HCA Emergency Management Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

HCA Emergency Management Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the first step when encountering a patient with severe bleeding? Apply direct pressure to the wound and call for help immediately How should a patient be assessed after a fall? Check airway, breathing, circulation, and look for injuries before moving them What is the correct response to a patient showing signs of shock? Lay the patient flat, keep them warm, monitor vital signs, and call for emergency help How should someone respond to a choking patient who is conscious? Perform the Heimlich maneuver or abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled What is the first action if a patient becomes unresponsive? Check for responsiveness and breathing, then call for emergency assistance 2 How should a burn be treated immediately? Cool the burn with running water, cover with a clean cloth, and seek medical attention What is the correct response to a suspected heart attack? Call emergency services, keep the patient calm, monitor vital signs, and prepare for CPR if needed How should a patient be managed if they are having a seizure? Protect them from injury, do not restrain, move objects away, and call for help What is the first step in managing a patient with a suspected spinal injury? Keep the patient still, avoid moving them, and call emergency services How should an individual respond to severe allergic reactions? Administer epinephrine if available, call for emergency help, and monitor airway and breathing What should be done if a patient is experiencing difficulty breathing? 3 Sit them upright, provide oxygen if trained to do so, and call for help How should external bleeding be controlled if direct pressure is not enough? Use a tourniquet above the injury if trained and only as a last resort What is the proper action for a patient with an obstructed airway who is unconscious? Begin CPR and attempt to clear the airway using trained techniques How should frostbite be treated in an emergency? Move the patient to a warm environment, remove wet clothing, and warm the affected area gradually What is the correct response to a chemical exposure on the skin? Rinse the affected area with running water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical help How should a patient be managed if they show signs of heatstroke? Move to a cool place, loosen clothing, offer fluids if conscious, and call emergency services 4 What is the first step when a patient experiences sudden severe abdominal pain? Assess vital signs, keep the patient comfortable, and seek medical assistance How should a patient with suspected poisoning be managed? Call poison control, follow instructions, and do not induce vomiting unless advised What is the proper way to respond to a patient with hypoglycemia? Check blood sugar, provide fast-acting glucose if conscious, and seek medical assistance How should someone manage a patient with a suspected broken bone? Immobilize the area, avoid moving the limb unnecessarily, and seek professional care What is the first action if a patient is drowning and unresponsive? Call emergency services, remove from water safely, and begin CPR How should a patient be treated after an electrical shock? Ensure the source is off, check for responsiveness