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Emergency Medical Procedures Flashcards

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

    Answer: 30:2

    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.

  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?

    Answer: Jaw thrust maneuver

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

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

    Answer: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

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

  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?

    Answer: Outer mid-thigh (vastus lateralis)

    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.

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

    Answer: To stop life-threatening extremity hemorrhage

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

  6. During triage at a mass casualty incident, a victim is breathing but unconscious and has a respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute. Under the START triage system, what color tag should this patient receive?

    Answer: Red (immediate)

    Under START triage, a respiratory rate above 30 breaths per minute classifies the patient as Red (immediate), indicating they need urgent medical attention.