EMR Chapter 9 Review Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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When is it appropriate to use a tourniquet?
✔✔When severe bleeding cannot be controlled by direct pressure.
What should you do if a patient is choking and unable to cough, speak, or breathe?
✔✔Perform abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or the patient becomes unresponsive.
How do you manage a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
✔✔Minimize movement and stabilize the head and neck until advanced help arrives.
What is the best way to reduce the risk of infection when treating wounds?
✔✔Wear gloves and use sterile dressings.
Why is it important to continuously monitor a patient's vital signs?
✔✔Because the patient’s condition can change rapidly and needs ongoing assessment.
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, What are the signs of a stroke to recognize in a patient?
✔✔Sudden weakness, facial drooping, slurred speech, and confusion.
How should you care for a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency?
✔✔If conscious, provide sugar and monitor their condition closely.
What is the proper technique to check circulation during the primary assessment?
✔✔Check the pulse, skin color, and temperature.
What is the first priority when you arrive at the scene of an emergency?
✔✔Ensure the scene is safe for yourself and others before providing care.
How do you assess responsiveness in a patient?
✔✔Gently tap the patient and ask loudly if they are okay.
What is the purpose of the primary assessment?
✔✔To identify and treat life-threatening conditions quickly.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
When is it appropriate to use a tourniquet?
✔✔When severe bleeding cannot be controlled by direct pressure.
What should you do if a patient is choking and unable to cough, speak, or breathe?
✔✔Perform abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or the patient becomes unresponsive.
How do you manage a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
✔✔Minimize movement and stabilize the head and neck until advanced help arrives.
What is the best way to reduce the risk of infection when treating wounds?
✔✔Wear gloves and use sterile dressings.
Why is it important to continuously monitor a patient's vital signs?
✔✔Because the patient’s condition can change rapidly and needs ongoing assessment.
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, What are the signs of a stroke to recognize in a patient?
✔✔Sudden weakness, facial drooping, slurred speech, and confusion.
How should you care for a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency?
✔✔If conscious, provide sugar and monitor their condition closely.
What is the proper technique to check circulation during the primary assessment?
✔✔Check the pulse, skin color, and temperature.
What is the first priority when you arrive at the scene of an emergency?
✔✔Ensure the scene is safe for yourself and others before providing care.
How do you assess responsiveness in a patient?
✔✔Gently tap the patient and ask loudly if they are okay.
What is the purpose of the primary assessment?
✔✔To identify and treat life-threatening conditions quickly.
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