EMR EMR Care Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action when an EMR encounters a patient with suspected spinal injury who requires airway management?

Accepted Answer

Jaw-thrust maneuver with manual cervical spine stabilization

Answer

Head-tilt chin-lift with hyperextension

Answer

Neck hyperextension to maximize airway opening

Answer

Nasopharyngeal airway insertion without stabilization

Question 2

A patient is in moderate respiratory distress with oxygen saturation of 94% on room air. Which oxygen delivery device should the EMR use?

Accepted Answer

Simple face mask at 6–10 LPM

Answer

Nasal cannula at 1–2 LPM

Answer

Non-rebreather mask at 15 LPM

Answer

No supplemental oxygen is needed above 90%

Question 3

An EMR is treating a patient in anaphylactic shock following a bee sting. The patient has hives, facial swelling, and audible wheezing. Which medication is most indicated?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen)

Answer

Oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Answer

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablet

Answer

Aspirin 325 mg

Question 4

When applying direct pressure to control bleeding from a deep wound, how long should pressure be maintained before reassessing?

Accepted Answer

At least 5 minutes without lifting the dressing

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

1 minute, then check if bleeding has stopped

Answer

Until the patient arrives at the hospital

Question 5

A patient with suspected diabetic emergency is conscious, able to swallow, and has a blood glucose reading of 52 mg/dL. What should the EMR do?

Accepted Answer

Administer oral glucose gel between the cheek and gum

Answer

Administer glucagon intranasally

Answer

Place the patient supine and withhold glucose until ALS arrives

Answer

Administer insulin to stabilize the glucose level

Question 6

Which of the following is a sign of tension pneumothorax that may be found during the primary assessment?

Accepted Answer

Absent breath sounds on the affected side, tracheal deviation away from the injury, and distended neck veins

Answer

Bilateral equal breath sounds with tachycardia

Answer

Crackles (rales) and productive cough

Answer

Bradycardia and hypotension with warm skin