FREE EMR First Responder Questions and Answers

Question 1

Except for one, every option below is accurate for an agonal gasp:

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The patient's head moves as a result of their constant force.

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They might produce a grunt or snort.

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They appear to be taking in air quickly from a patient.

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They typically proceed slowly.

Question 2

When a victim is being carried on a stretcher,

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The AED can remain connected and powered on.

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The pads can remain in place, but the AED has to be unplugged.

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The AED needs to be turned off, but you can leave it attached.

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Before being transported, the pads and AED must be taken out.

Question 3

When a patient lets out an agonizing gasp, you are checking to determine if they are responsive. This is:

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not breathing normally.

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an extremely rapid breathing pattern.

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a sign that the patient won't need CPR right away.

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positive indication.

Question 4

Which of the following describes an early hypoxic sign?

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disorientation.

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decrease in coordination.

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Nodding of the head.

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appearance of sleepiness.

Question 5

You are in charge of chest compressions while your colleague is giving a patient mouth-to-mouth ventilations. In order to reduce the number of chest compressions that are interrupted, your spouse is breathing strongly and quickly. Which of the following descriptions of this situation is accurate?

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Breathing quickly and forcefully is incorrect because it pushes air into the stomach rather than the lungs.

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As part of effective communication, you should provide your partner with appropriate feedback even though he is employing the right strategy.

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Bronchitis is about to strike your patient.

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Your companion should be breathing slowly for two seconds at a time.

Question 6

When a patient stops breathing when you are by yourself and you have already triggered the emergency response system, you ought to:

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Return to the victim after getting an AED.

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Provide two rescue breaths to the patient.

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Look for a pulse.

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Automatically start applying compressions to the chest.

Question 7

When administering mouth-to-mouth breathing techniques to an adult, it's crucial to:

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As you close your lips around the victim's mouth, inhale deeply.

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Seal your lips around the victim's mouth while inhaling deeply.

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Seal your lips over the victim's mouth and nose while inhaling deeply.

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Seal your lips over the victim's mouth and nose while inhaling shallowly.

Question 8

What ratio of two rescuers performing CPR on a child?

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15 to 2.

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30 to 1.

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30 to 2.

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15 to 1.

Question 9

When employing a basic face mask:

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supply air for a duration of one second.

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breathe in for two seconds, raising the chest.

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Give air slowly during a three-second period.

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release the air with a sharp, forceful "puff".

Question 10

The patient is becoming unresponsive as you are giving them an abdominal thrust. The first action you ought to take is:

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turn on the system for emergency response.

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start the ventilations.

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start applying compressions to the chest.

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Look for a pulse.