JIBC Emergency Medical Responder Care 2

Question 1

When assessing an unresponsive adult patient, what is the correct order of the primary survey steps?

Accepted Answer

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Expose

Answer

The primary survey follows the ABCDE sequence: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Expose.

Question 2

A patient presents with a blood pressure of 88/60 mmHg, rapid weak pulse, and pale clammy skin. Which condition does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhagic shock

Answer

Hypotension, rapid weak pulse, and pale clammy skin are classic signs of hemorrhagic (hypovolemic) shock.

Question 3

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate position for a conscious patient in respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

Semi-Fowler's (sitting upright at 45°)

Answer

Sitting the patient upright at 45° reduces the work of breathing by allowing the diaphragm to descend more freely.

Question 4

An EMR finds a patient with a suspected spinal injury who is vomiting. What should the EMR do?

Accepted Answer

Log-roll the patient to a lateral position while maintaining spinal alignment

Answer

Log-rolling to a lateral position while maintaining spinal alignment protects the airway without compromising the spine.

Question 5

The normal adult respiratory rate at rest is:

Accepted Answer

12–20 breaths per minute

Answer

A normal adult respiratory rate at rest is 12–20 breaths per minute; rates outside this range indicate abnormal breathing.

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