FREE CCBMA Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first step a medical assistant should take when encountering an unconscious patient?

Accepted Answer

Call for emergency medical services (EMS)

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Check for a pulse

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Start chest compressions immediately

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Administer oxygen

Question 2

Which technique is used to open an airway in an unresponsive patient without a suspected spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Head-tilt, chin-lift

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Jaw-thrust maneuver

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Heimlich maneuver

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Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Question 3

What is the correct rate of chest compressions per minute when performing CPR on an adult?

Accepted Answer

100-120 compressions per minute

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60-80 compressions per minute

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80-100 compressions per minute

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120-140 compressions per minute

Question 4

In the event of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), what is the first-line treatment a medical assistant should prepare?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

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Antihistamines

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Oxygen

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Corticosteroids

Question 5

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Sudden, sharp abdominal pain

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Chest pain or discomfort

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Shortness of breath

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Sweating

Question 6

What is the appropriate action if a patient is choking and unable to speak or cough?

Accepted Answer

Perform the Heimlich maneuver

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Slap the patient on the back

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Give the patient water

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Wait for the patient to start coughing

Question 7

How should a medical assistant manage a patient experiencing a seizure?

Accepted Answer

Move objects away from the patient and cushion their head

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Restrain the patient to prevent injury

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Place an object in the patient's mouth

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Perform CPR immediately

Question 8

What is the initial step in treating a patient with a suspected fracture?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the affected area

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Apply a tourniquet

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Apply heat to the injury

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Move the patient to a more comfortable position

Question 9

For a patient with a suspected stroke, which acronym helps identify key symptoms?

Accepted Answer

FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time)

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RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

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ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)

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CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Question 10

How should a medical assistant respond to a chemical burn on a patient's skin?

Accepted Answer

Rinse the area with cool running water for at least 20 minutes

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Apply an ointment immediately

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Cover the burn with ice

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Apply a bandage tightly around the area