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Emergency Procedures & First Aid Flashcards

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  1. What is the correct initial treatment for a conscious patient experiencing a hypoglycemic episode?

    Answer: Give 15–20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates

    For a conscious patient who can swallow, providing 15–20 g of fast-acting carbohydrates (e.g., juice, glucose tablets) rapidly raises blood glucose.

  2. Which position is MOST appropriate for a patient in hypovolemic shock?

    Answer: Supine with legs elevated approximately 12 inches

    Elevating the legs while the patient is supine promotes venous return to the heart, improving cardiac output in hypovolemic shock.

  3. A patient has a laceration with moderate bleeding. What is the CORRECT initial intervention?

    Answer: Apply direct pressure with clean gauze

    Direct pressure is the first-line method to control moderate bleeding and should be applied before considering a tourniquet.

  4. What does the first-aid acronym RICE stand for when managing musculoskeletal injuries?

    Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

    RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard initial approach for sprains, strains, and contusions to reduce pain and swelling.

  5. A patient reports crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and is pale and diaphoretic. The PRIORITY action is:

    Answer: Administer aspirin if not contraindicated and activate EMS (call 911)

    Suspected myocardial infarction requires immediate EMS activation and aspirin administration (if not contraindicated) to reduce clot extension.

  6. How should a minor burn covering less than 10% of the body surface area be initially treated?

    Answer: Cool with cool (not ice-cold) running water for 10–20 minutes

    Cool running water for 10–20 minutes removes heat, reduces tissue damage, and relieves pain; ice or occlusive dressings applied immediately can worsen injury.

  7. When a patient shows signs of stroke (facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), the CMA should:

    Answer: Activate emergency services (call 911) immediately

    Stroke requires immediate EMS activation because time-sensitive interventions (thrombolytics or thrombectomy) depend on rapid hospital transport.