EMR EMR Medical Emergencies and Special Populations

Question 1

A patient presents with sudden onset severe headache described as 'the worst headache of my life.' What condition should the EMR suspect?

Accepted Answer

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Answer

Migraine headache

Answer

Tension headache

Answer

Cluster headache

Question 2

When caring for a patient in a diabetic emergency who is conscious, which action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Give oral glucose if the patient can swallow

Answer

Administer insulin immediately

Answer

Withhold all food and fluids

Answer

Position the patient supine and monitor

Question 3

A patient with a known seizure disorder is postictal. What is the EMR's priority action?

Accepted Answer

Maintain an open airway and place in recovery position

Answer

Insert an oral airway immediately

Answer

Restrain the patient to prevent injury

Answer

Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask

Question 4

Which sign is most indicative of anaphylaxis in a patient who was stung by a bee?

Accepted Answer

Hives, wheezing, and hypotension

Answer

Localized swelling at the sting site

Answer

Fever and chills

Answer

Bradycardia and hypertension

Question 5

An infant presents with a bulging fontanelle, high-pitched cry, and fever. What should the EMR suspect?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis

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Normal teething

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Febrile seizure

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Dehydration

Question 6

A patient with COPD is in respiratory distress. You should administer oxygen at what flow rate and delivery method?

Accepted Answer

Low-flow oxygen via nasal cannula targeting SpO2 88–92%

Answer

15 LPM via non-rebreather mask

Answer

High-flow oxygen regardless of SpO2

Answer

No oxygen — it may suppress their drive to breathe completely