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Emergency Medical Response (EMR) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the correct way to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with suspected spinal injury?✔✔Jaw-thrust maneuver.
What is the first thing you should do before providing care to any patient?✔✔Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
What should you do if a patient has an open chest wound?✔✔Cover it with an occlusive dressing taped on three sides.
What is the recommended time to check for breathing and pulse during assessment?✔✔No more than 10 seconds.
What is the most important sign of adequate breathing?✔✔Chest rise and fall with each breath. 1 / 3
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What should you do if a patient’s breathing is too slow or too shallow?✔✔Provide rescue breaths using a barrier device.
What is the main purpose of a secondary assessment?✔✔To identify additional injuries or conditions after life threats are managed.
What is the best way to communicate with a conscious patient during assessment?✔✔Speak clearly and calmly while explaining what you are doing.
What is the correct sequence of steps in the primary assessment?✔✔Check responsiveness, activate EMS, open airway, check breathing, check pulse.
What is the correct action if a chemical gets into someone’s eye?✔✔Flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes.
What is the first step when providing care for a burn?✔✔Cool the burn with running cool water. 2 / 3
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What should you do for a patient with a suspected broken bone?✔✔Immobilize the injury in the position found.
What is the main goal of splinting an injury?✔✔Prevent movement to reduce pain and further damage.
Where should AED pads be placed on an adult patient?✔✔One on the upper right chest and one on the lower left side of the chest.
What is the first step in using an AED?✔✔Turn it on and follow the voice prompts.
What is the correct action if the AED advises “no shock”?✔✔Continue CPR immediately.
What is the first thing to check in the primary assessment of a patient?✔✔Responsiveness and consciousness level.
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