NTN Emergency Medical Procedures 2

Question 1

During CPR on an adult, what is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

The American Heart Association recommends a 30:2 compression-to-breath ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR — 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.

Question 2

A first responder arrives at a scene where a victim has a suspected spinal injury. What is the most appropriate method to open the airway?

Accepted Answer

Jaw thrust maneuver

Answer

The jaw thrust maneuver opens the airway without moving the cervical spine, making it the safest choice for suspected spinal injury patients.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct order of assessment in the primary survey of a trauma patient?

Accepted Answer

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Answer

The primary survey follows the ABCDE sequence: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability (neurological status), and Exposure (full body examination).

Question 4

A firefighter encounters a victim experiencing anaphylactic shock from a bee sting. The victim has their own prescribed epinephrine auto-injector. Where should the injection be administered?

Accepted Answer

Outer mid-thigh (vastus lateralis)

Answer

Epinephrine auto-injectors are designed to be administered in the outer mid-thigh (vastus lateralis muscle), which provides rapid absorption and is easily accessible even through clothing.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of applying a tourniquet in the field?

Accepted Answer

To stop life-threatening extremity hemorrhage

Answer

Tourniquets are applied to control life-threatening hemorrhage from extremity wounds when direct pressure alone is insufficient to stop the bleeding.

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NTN Emergency Medical Procedures 2