NTN Emergency Medical Procedures 3

Question 1

A patient is found in cardiac arrest and an AED is available. After turning on the AED and attaching the pads, the device advises 'No shock advised.' What should the rescuer do next?

Accepted Answer

Immediately resume CPR for 2 minutes

Answer

Remove the AED pads and check for a pulse

Answer

Turn off the AED and begin rescue breathing only

Answer

Reattach the AED pads in different positions

Question 2

Which of the following signs would indicate tension pneumothorax in a trauma patient?

Accepted Answer

Tracheal deviation away from the affected side and distended neck veins

Answer

Bilateral equal breath sounds and stable blood pressure

Answer

Increased breath sounds on the affected side

Answer

Slow heart rate and flushed skin

Question 3

What is the recommended fluid for initial resuscitation of a burn patient in the prehospital setting?

Accepted Answer

Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) or lactated Ringer's

Answer

Dextrose 5% in water (D5W)

Answer

Hypertonic saline (3%)

Answer

Packed red blood cells

Question 4

A first responder is treating a patient who was exposed to an organophosphate chemical. Which medication is the primary antidote?

Accepted Answer

Atropine

Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Activated charcoal

Answer

Calcium gluconate

Question 5

When performing rescue breathing on an infant, what is the correct ventilation rate?

Accepted Answer

One breath every 3-5 seconds (12-20 breaths per minute)

Answer

One breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths per minute)

Answer

One breath every 2 seconds (30 breaths per minute)

Answer

One breath every 8 seconds (7-8 breaths per minute)

Question 6

A law enforcement officer arrives at a scene where a person has an impaled object in the abdomen. What is the correct prehospital management?

Accepted Answer

Stabilize the object in place and transport

Answer

Remove the object to prevent further internal damage

Answer

Push the object through to the other side

Answer

Apply direct pressure to push the object back in