EMR Primary Patient Assessment 2

Question 1

During the primary assessment of an unresponsive patient, what is the FIRST action an EMR should take after ensuring scene safety?

Accepted Answer

Form a general impression and determine the patient's level of responsiveness

Answer

The primary assessment begins with forming a general impression and determining level of responsiveness (LOC) using AVPU — Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive — before proceeding to airway, breathing, and circulation.

Question 2

When assessing the airway of a conscious adult patient, which method is preferred to open the airway?

Accepted Answer

Head-tilt chin-lift maneuver

Answer

The head-tilt chin-lift is the preferred technique for opening the airway in a conscious patient with no suspected spinal injury. The jaw-thrust is reserved for patients with suspected cervical spine trauma.

Question 3

During circulation assessment in the primary survey, an EMR identifies major external bleeding. What is the immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Control bleeding with direct pressure before continuing the assessment

Answer

Major external bleeding identified during the primary assessment must be controlled immediately with direct pressure. Life-threatening hemorrhage takes priority over completing the remainder of the assessment.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the primary assessment in EMS care?

Accepted Answer

To identify and correct immediately life-threatening conditions

Answer

The primary assessment is designed to rapidly identify and correct immediately life-threatening conditions affecting airway, breathing, and circulation. It is not focused on history-taking or documentation.

Question 5

An EMR arrives to find a 55-year-old male who is unresponsive and not breathing normally. He has no pulse. What is the correct sequence of actions?

Accepted Answer

Begin 30 chest compressions, open airway, give 2 rescue breaths, attach AED as soon as available

Answer

Current CPR guidelines (C-A-B) direct rescuers to begin chest compressions first (30 compressions), then open the airway and give 2 rescue breaths. The AED should be used as soon as it is available.

EMR - Emergency Medical Responder Practice Test

EMR - Emergency Medical Responder Practice Test

EMR Primary Patient Assessment 2