EMR (Canadian Red Cross) Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the priority in managing a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
✔✔Maintain manual stabilization of the head and neck.
What is the best way to assess circulation in an infant?
✔✔Check the brachial pulse.
What should you do if you find a patient with no pulse and no breathing?
✔✔Begin CPR immediately.
When should you reassess a stable patient?
✔✔At least every 15 minutes.
When should you reassess an unstable patient?
✔✔At least every 5 minutes.
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,What is the main purpose of a secondary assessment?
✔✔Identify additional injuries or conditions not found in the primary assessment.
How do you assess capillary refill in a patient?
✔✔Press on a fingernail or skin until it turns white, then release and note return of color.
What is the most important factor when moving a patient?
✔✔Ensure your safety and the patient’s safety.
What is the safest way to move a patient from a hazardous area?
✔✔Use an emergency move only if absolutely necessary.
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult?
✔✔At least 5 cm (2 inches).
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an infant?
✔✔About 4 cm (1.5 inches).
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,What is the best way to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens during care?
✔✔Use personal protective equipment like gloves and masks.
What is the correct sequence for primary assessment?
✔✔Check responsiveness, open airway, check breathing, check circulation.
What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR by a single rescuer?
✔✔30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive patient without a suspected spinal
injury?
✔✔Head-tilt, chin-lift method.
When should you use the jaw-thrust maneuver?
✔✔When you suspect a spinal injury.
What is the maximum time you should spend checking for breathing in an unresponsive patient?
✔✔No more than 10 seconds.
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, What is the best way to care for a patient experiencing shock?
✔✔Lay them on their back, keep them warm, and provide oxygen if available.
What is the most reliable indicator of adequate breathing in an unconscious patient?
✔✔Visible chest rise and fall.
What is the first thing to check when using an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
✔✔Turn it on and follow voice prompts.
When should you not place AED pads on a patient?
✔✔When they are in water or have a medication patch on the pad area.
What should you do if an infant is choking and becomes unconscious?
✔✔Start CPR immediately and check the mouth for an object before giving breaths.
What is the proper position for a patient having difficulty breathing?
✔✔Sitting upright in a position of comfort.
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the priority in managing a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
✔✔Maintain manual stabilization of the head and neck.
What is the best way to assess circulation in an infant?
✔✔Check the brachial pulse.
What should you do if you find a patient with no pulse and no breathing?
✔✔Begin CPR immediately.
When should you reassess a stable patient?
✔✔At least every 15 minutes.
When should you reassess an unstable patient?
✔✔At least every 5 minutes.
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,What is the main purpose of a secondary assessment?
✔✔Identify additional injuries or conditions not found in the primary assessment.
How do you assess capillary refill in a patient?
✔✔Press on a fingernail or skin until it turns white, then release and note return of color.
What is the most important factor when moving a patient?
✔✔Ensure your safety and the patient’s safety.
What is the safest way to move a patient from a hazardous area?
✔✔Use an emergency move only if absolutely necessary.
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult?
✔✔At least 5 cm (2 inches).
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an infant?
✔✔About 4 cm (1.5 inches).
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,What is the best way to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens during care?
✔✔Use personal protective equipment like gloves and masks.
What is the correct sequence for primary assessment?
✔✔Check responsiveness, open airway, check breathing, check circulation.
What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR by a single rescuer?
✔✔30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive patient without a suspected spinal
injury?
✔✔Head-tilt, chin-lift method.
When should you use the jaw-thrust maneuver?
✔✔When you suspect a spinal injury.
What is the maximum time you should spend checking for breathing in an unresponsive patient?
✔✔No more than 10 seconds.
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, What is the best way to care for a patient experiencing shock?
✔✔Lay them on their back, keep them warm, and provide oxygen if available.
What is the most reliable indicator of adequate breathing in an unconscious patient?
✔✔Visible chest rise and fall.
What is the first thing to check when using an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
✔✔Turn it on and follow voice prompts.
When should you not place AED pads on a patient?
✔✔When they are in water or have a medication patch on the pad area.
What should you do if an infant is choking and becomes unconscious?
✔✔Start CPR immediately and check the mouth for an object before giving breaths.
What is the proper position for a patient having difficulty breathing?
✔✔Sitting upright in a position of comfort.
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