EMR ALL PRACTICE ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET
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✔✔You arrive at the scene of an emergency and complete you primary assessment of a
patient. You notice what looks like a bone protruding from an open and bleeding wound
on the patient's lower leg. Which of the following should you do? - ✔✔Pack the area
around the wound with sterile gauze
✔✔You arrive at the scene of an emergency in which a 35 year old man caught hi hand
in the blades of a lawn mower. Two of his fingers are completely severed, and a third
finger is partially severed and is hanging loosely. You should identify the partially
severed finger as which of the following? - ✔✔Avulsion
✔✔Which of the following is the most common heart rhythm associated with sudden
cardiac arrest? - ✔✔Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib)
✔✔You are providing care to a patient with a thermal burn injury. The patient has been
removed from the source of the burn. You prepare to act, focusing on which of the
following as the priority? - ✔✔Cooling the burned area
✔✔For the patient with a closed abdominal injury, position the patient - - ✔✔On the
back with knees bent
✔✔You are preparing to apply a splint to an open fracture of an extremity. The wound is
oozing blood. Which of the following should you do first? - ✔✔Dress the wound
✔✔You need to stabilize a patient's head and neck. The patient's head is turned sharply
to the right. Which of the following should you do? - ✔✔Maintain the head in the position
found
✔✔You suspect that a pregnant woman is experiencing Braxton-Hicks contractions
when the contractions are - - ✔✔Sporadic in nature
, ✔✔Which of the following is the most appropriate to do to help cool a child with a high
fever? - ✔✔Remove any excess clothing or blankets
✔✔A patient has fallen off a step ladder. During the fall his chest hit the side of the
ladder. You suspect that he may be experiencing internal bleeding. Which of the
following helps support your suspicions? - ✔✔Cough with blood
✔✔Which of the following is the most appropriate to remember when assessing and
providing emergency care to an older adult? - ✔✔Clear, slow, calm explanations are
important
✔✔You are providing care to a pregnant woman in labor. As you inspect the area, you
notice that the bay's head is crowing but there is a small loop of rope-like tissue coming
out of the vaginal opening. Which of the following should you do immediately? -
✔✔Have the woman assume a knee-chest position
✔✔When providing care to a child with autism, which of the following is the most
appropriate? - ✔✔Use verbal explanations of emotions
✔✔Which emergency situation is least likely to require air medical transport? - ✔✔A
patient experiencing chest pain
✔✔A patient has an open wound with several organs protruding through the wound.
Which of the following should you do first? - ✔✔Summon more advanced medical
personnel
✔✔The safe and appropriate removal of a patient trapped in a motor vehicle or
dangerous situation is called - - ✔✔Extrication
✔✔The term "HAZMAT" refers to which of the following? - ✔✔The possible risk to the
health, safety, or property if the substance is not contained
✔✔You are preparing to use the DueDote antidote kit based on the understanding that
the patient has been exposed to which of the following? - ✔✔Nerve agent
✔✔You are preparing to administer emergency oxygen to a patient. Your assessment
reveals that the patient has a nasal injury. Which delivery device is least appropriate to
use for this patient? - ✔✔Nasal cannula
✔✔You suspect that patient has a head and neck injury. The patient is lying on this
back, and you determine that you need to perform manual stabilization. Which of the
following should you do first? - ✔✔Place your hands on both sides of the patient's head
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✔✔You arrive at the scene of an emergency and complete you primary assessment of a
patient. You notice what looks like a bone protruding from an open and bleeding wound
on the patient's lower leg. Which of the following should you do? - ✔✔Pack the area
around the wound with sterile gauze
✔✔You arrive at the scene of an emergency in which a 35 year old man caught hi hand
in the blades of a lawn mower. Two of his fingers are completely severed, and a third
finger is partially severed and is hanging loosely. You should identify the partially
severed finger as which of the following? - ✔✔Avulsion
✔✔Which of the following is the most common heart rhythm associated with sudden
cardiac arrest? - ✔✔Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib)
✔✔You are providing care to a patient with a thermal burn injury. The patient has been
removed from the source of the burn. You prepare to act, focusing on which of the
following as the priority? - ✔✔Cooling the burned area
✔✔For the patient with a closed abdominal injury, position the patient - - ✔✔On the
back with knees bent
✔✔You are preparing to apply a splint to an open fracture of an extremity. The wound is
oozing blood. Which of the following should you do first? - ✔✔Dress the wound
✔✔You need to stabilize a patient's head and neck. The patient's head is turned sharply
to the right. Which of the following should you do? - ✔✔Maintain the head in the position
found
✔✔You suspect that a pregnant woman is experiencing Braxton-Hicks contractions
when the contractions are - - ✔✔Sporadic in nature
, ✔✔Which of the following is the most appropriate to do to help cool a child with a high
fever? - ✔✔Remove any excess clothing or blankets
✔✔A patient has fallen off a step ladder. During the fall his chest hit the side of the
ladder. You suspect that he may be experiencing internal bleeding. Which of the
following helps support your suspicions? - ✔✔Cough with blood
✔✔Which of the following is the most appropriate to remember when assessing and
providing emergency care to an older adult? - ✔✔Clear, slow, calm explanations are
important
✔✔You are providing care to a pregnant woman in labor. As you inspect the area, you
notice that the bay's head is crowing but there is a small loop of rope-like tissue coming
out of the vaginal opening. Which of the following should you do immediately? -
✔✔Have the woman assume a knee-chest position
✔✔When providing care to a child with autism, which of the following is the most
appropriate? - ✔✔Use verbal explanations of emotions
✔✔Which emergency situation is least likely to require air medical transport? - ✔✔A
patient experiencing chest pain
✔✔A patient has an open wound with several organs protruding through the wound.
Which of the following should you do first? - ✔✔Summon more advanced medical
personnel
✔✔The safe and appropriate removal of a patient trapped in a motor vehicle or
dangerous situation is called - - ✔✔Extrication
✔✔The term "HAZMAT" refers to which of the following? - ✔✔The possible risk to the
health, safety, or property if the substance is not contained
✔✔You are preparing to use the DueDote antidote kit based on the understanding that
the patient has been exposed to which of the following? - ✔✔Nerve agent
✔✔You are preparing to administer emergency oxygen to a patient. Your assessment
reveals that the patient has a nasal injury. Which delivery device is least appropriate to
use for this patient? - ✔✔Nasal cannula
✔✔You suspect that patient has a head and neck injury. The patient is lying on this
back, and you determine that you need to perform manual stabilization. Which of the
following should you do first? - ✔✔Place your hands on both sides of the patient's head
