EMR First Responder 2

Question 1

A patient is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. After activating EMS, what is the FIRST action an EMR should take?

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions

Answer

Current AHA guidelines prioritize immediate chest compressions (C-A-B) before airway maneuvers for unresponsive, non-breathing adults.

Question 2

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is considered the MINIMUM standard when treating a bleeding patient?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and eye protection

Answer

Gloves protect against bloodborne pathogens and eye protection guards against splatter — both are minimum standard for bleeding emergencies.

Question 3

An EMR arrives on scene where a patient has an impaled object in the abdomen. The correct management is to:

Accepted Answer

Stabilize the object in place with bulky dressings

Answer

Impaled objects should never be removed; they are stabilized in place to prevent further injury and hemorrhage.

Question 4

During a two-rescuer CPR, the compression-to-ventilation ratio for an adult patient is:

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

The standard two-rescuer adult CPR ratio remains 30 compressions to 2 ventilations per AHA guidelines.

Question 5

A construction worker is found with a large open chest wound that makes a sucking sound with breathing. The EMR should:

Accepted Answer

Cover with a vented (three-sided) chest seal

Answer

A vented or three-sided chest seal covers the wound while allowing air to escape, preventing tension pneumothorax.

EMR - Emergency Medical Responder Practice Test