RMA First Aid and Emergency Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An adult patient suddenly clutches their throat and cannot speak, cough, or breathe. What is the FIRST action?
- Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) (Correct answer)
- Give two rescue breaths
- Start chest compressions
- Lay the patient supine and check the airway
Correct answer: Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
A conscious adult with complete airway obstruction requires immediate abdominal thrusts to expel the object.
Question 2: What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer adult CPR?
- 15:2
- 30:2 (Correct answer)
- 5:1
- 10:1
Correct answer: 30:2
Single-rescuer adult CPR uses 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
Question 3: At what depth should chest compressions be delivered on an average adult?
- About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
- At least 2 inches (5 cm) (Correct answer)
- About 4 inches (10 cm)
- Only until the chest visibly moves
Correct answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm)
Effective adult compressions should be at least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches deep.
Question 4: A patient has a deep laceration with bright red blood spurting from the wound. This indicates bleeding from which vessel type?
- Capillary
- Venous
- Arterial (Correct answer)
- Lymphatic
Correct answer: Arterial
Bright red, spurting blood is characteristic of arterial bleeding.
Question 5: What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
- 60 to 80 per minute
- 100 to 120 per minute (Correct answer)
- 140 to 160 per minute
- As fast as possible
Correct answer: 100 to 120 per minute
Compressions should be delivered at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
Question 6: A medical assistant suspects a patient is having a stroke. Which acronym helps quickly identify warning signs?
- RICE
- FAST (Correct answer)
- ABC
- PEARL
Correct answer: FAST
FAST stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.
Question 7: When using an automated external defibrillator (AED), what must everyone do before pressing the shock button?
- Continue compressions during the shock
- Stand clear and not touch the patient (Correct answer)
- Remove the AED pads
- Give two rescue breaths
Correct answer: Stand clear and not touch the patient
All rescuers must clear and avoid touching the patient before a shock is delivered to prevent injury.
RMA First Aid and Emergency Procedures 2
An adult patient suddenly clutches their throat and cannot speak, cough, or breathe.
What is the FIRST action?