JIBC Emergency Medical Responder Care 3

Question 1

A 45-year-old patient reports sudden crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm with diaphoresis. The EMR's priority action is to:

Accepted Answer

Place the patient in a position of comfort and prepare for rapid transport

Answer

Signs of an acute MI require placing the patient in a position of comfort and arranging rapid transport to definitive care.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a sign of adequate artificial ventilation in an adult patient?

Accepted Answer

Epigastric distension worsening with each breath

Answer

Epigastric distension indicates air is entering the stomach rather than the lungs, signaling inadequate or misplaced ventilation.

Question 3

When controlling severe external hemorrhage from an extremity wound, what is the FIRST intervention an EMR should attempt?

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure with a gloved hand

Answer

Direct pressure is the first-line intervention for controlling external hemorrhage before progressing to elevation or tourniquet.

Question 4

A patient with a known peanut allergy develops hives, throat tightness, and hypotension after eating. Which medication is the definitive emergency treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular epinephrine (EpiPen)

Answer

Intramuscular epinephrine is the definitive treatment for anaphylaxis as it reverses bronchospasm, vasodilation, and angioedema.

Question 5

When using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a patient with a pacemaker, the EMR should:

Accepted Answer

Place pads at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the implanted device

Answer

AED pads should be placed at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from a pacemaker to ensure effective energy delivery without device interference.

JIBC - Justice Institute of British Columbia Practice Test

JIBC - Justice Institute of British Columbia Practice Test

JIBC Emergency Medical Responder Care 3