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  1. You arrive on scene and find a patient who is apneic, pulseless, and has obvious dependent lividity. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Do not resuscitate and document findings

    Obvious signs of death such as dependent lividity, rigor mortis, or decapitation indicate that resuscitation is not appropriate and should not be initiated.

  2. A patient is bleeding from a wound on the scalp. Which characteristic of scalp wounds should the EMR be aware of?

    Answer: They tend to bleed profusely even from minor injuries

    The scalp is highly vascular and tends to bleed heavily even from minor lacerations, which can be alarming but is usually manageable with direct pressure.

  3. When caring for a patient in cardiogenic shock, which position is most appropriate if there is no spinal injury?

    Answer: Seated or semi-reclined (Fowler's position)

    Patients in cardiogenic shock often have fluid overload; sitting them up reduces preload and respiratory difficulty compared to the Trendelenburg position.

  4. A 3-year-old child ingested an unknown household chemical. The child is conscious. What is your first action?

    Answer: Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or 911

    For any poisoning emergency, Poison Control or EMS activation should occur immediately; vomiting should never be induced without medical direction.

  5. You are caring for a patient with a suspected forearm fracture. There is no deformity. What is an important sign that confirms the injury?

    Answer: Point tenderness directly over the bone

    Point tenderness directly over the bone is a reliable indicator of a fracture even without visible deformity.

  6. A patient is found in a hot car and is unconscious with hot, red, dry skin. Which condition does this describe?

    Answer: Heat stroke

    Hot, red, dry skin combined with unconsciousness indicates heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate cooling and EMS activation.

  7. When performing a secondary assessment, what does SAMPLE stand for in the patient history?

    Answer: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events

    SAMPLE stands for Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events leading to the emergency.