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EMR Written Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which device is best for delivering oxygen to a breathing patient with mild hypoxia?
- Bag-valve mask
- Venturi mask
- Non-rebreather mask
✔✔C. Nasal cannula
What is the main purpose of a primary survey in patient assessment?
- To obtain a detailed medical history
- To check insurance details
- To record vital signs
✔✔B. To identify and manage life-threatening conditions
Which pulse point is most appropriate to check in an unconscious adult?
- Radial pulse
✔✔B. Carotid pulse 1 / 4
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- Brachial pulse
- Femoral pulse
What is the main risk of using an oropharyngeal airway in a conscious patient?
- Increased oxygenation
- Airway obstruction
- Increased breathing rate
✔✔C. Gagging and vomiting
What is the recommended method for controlling severe external bleeding?
- Ice application
- Elevation only
- Warm compress
✔✔C. Direct pressure
Which symptom is most likely in a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?
- Low-grade fever
✔✔B. Difficulty breathing 2 / 4
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- Slow heart rate
- Dry skin
What is the priority action when a patient is found pulseless and not breathing?
- Check blood glucose
- Perform secondary assessment
- Take blood pressure
✔✔B. Start CPR immediately
When should a helmet be removed from an injured motorcyclist?
- Always at the scene
- Only at the hospital
- Never remove it
✔✔B. Only if the airway cannot be managed or CPR is required
Which sign indicates possible spinal injury?
- High fever
- Coughing 3 / 4
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✔✔C. Numbness or paralysis in limbs
- Nosebleed
What is the correct depth for chest compressions in an adult?
- 1–1.5 inches
- 4 inches
- 3.5 inches
✔✔C. 2–2.4 inches
Which condition is best described as inadequate blood flow to the body’s tissues?
- Hypoxia
- Hyperventilation
- Stroke
✔✔B. Shock
What is the best way to verify proper placement of a bag-valve mask?
- Listening for a popping sound
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✔✔B. Watching for chest rise