Emergency Medical Responder Exam 1
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
A patient with a history of diabetes is found unresponsive after a suspected fall. What additional
consideration is important?
✔✔ Check blood sugar levels as hypoglycemia may be contributing to the altered mental status.
A patient with significant trauma is exhibiting signs of agitation and confusion. What might this
indicate, and what is your priority?
✔✔ It could indicate hypoxia or shock—ensure adequate oxygenation and circulation before
further evaluation.
A responder arrives at a scene where a worker has been pinned under heavy machinery. What
should be the responder's immediate focus?
✔✔ Ensure the scene is safe and carefully extricate the victim without causing further injury
while providing necessary support.
A patient is found after a building collapse with signs of external bleeding and a distended
abdomen. What is your primary concern?
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,✔✔ Internal bleeding, which may require rapid stabilization and urgent surgical intervention.
A victim in a remote area shows signs of severe dehydration after a prolonged outdoor exposure.
What is the most urgent intervention?
✔✔ Initiate fluid resuscitation and rapid transport to a medical facility.
A patient with blunt trauma presents with sudden, severe abdominal pain and a drop in blood
pressure. What should you suspect?
✔✔ Internal hemorrhage from possible organ laceration, necessitating immediate stabilization
and rapid evacuation.
A responder is confronted with a victim who has been electrocuted and is unresponsive. What
should be the first step before providing care?
✔✔ Confirm the scene is safe by ensuring the electrical source is turned off before approaching
the patient.
A patient involved in a high-impact motor vehicle collision has a significantly altered level of
consciousness. What does this require?
✔✔ Immediate airway management and rapid transport to a trauma center for further evaluation.
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, A vehicle has collided head-on on a rural road. What is your first action upon arrival?
✔✔ Ensure the scene is safe and that there is no ongoing danger before approaching the vehicles.
You arrive at the scene of a multi-vehicle accident and notice a bystander is injured. What should
you do first?
✔✔ Perform a quick scene size-up to identify hazards and determine priorities for care.
When you find a patient with suspected spinal injury after a fall, what is your immediate
concern?
✔✔ Stabilize the head and neck and avoid moving the patient until spinal precautions are in
place.
A patient complains of sharp, unilateral chest pain and difficulty breathing after blunt trauma.
What should you suspect?
✔✔ A possible pneumothorax that requires rapid assessment and intervention.
If you encounter a patient with severe facial burns, what is your first priority?
✔✔ Secure the airway by assessing for inhalation injury and signs of airway compromise.
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
A patient with a history of diabetes is found unresponsive after a suspected fall. What additional
consideration is important?
✔✔ Check blood sugar levels as hypoglycemia may be contributing to the altered mental status.
A patient with significant trauma is exhibiting signs of agitation and confusion. What might this
indicate, and what is your priority?
✔✔ It could indicate hypoxia or shock—ensure adequate oxygenation and circulation before
further evaluation.
A responder arrives at a scene where a worker has been pinned under heavy machinery. What
should be the responder's immediate focus?
✔✔ Ensure the scene is safe and carefully extricate the victim without causing further injury
while providing necessary support.
A patient is found after a building collapse with signs of external bleeding and a distended
abdomen. What is your primary concern?
1
,✔✔ Internal bleeding, which may require rapid stabilization and urgent surgical intervention.
A victim in a remote area shows signs of severe dehydration after a prolonged outdoor exposure.
What is the most urgent intervention?
✔✔ Initiate fluid resuscitation and rapid transport to a medical facility.
A patient with blunt trauma presents with sudden, severe abdominal pain and a drop in blood
pressure. What should you suspect?
✔✔ Internal hemorrhage from possible organ laceration, necessitating immediate stabilization
and rapid evacuation.
A responder is confronted with a victim who has been electrocuted and is unresponsive. What
should be the first step before providing care?
✔✔ Confirm the scene is safe by ensuring the electrical source is turned off before approaching
the patient.
A patient involved in a high-impact motor vehicle collision has a significantly altered level of
consciousness. What does this require?
✔✔ Immediate airway management and rapid transport to a trauma center for further evaluation.
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, A vehicle has collided head-on on a rural road. What is your first action upon arrival?
✔✔ Ensure the scene is safe and that there is no ongoing danger before approaching the vehicles.
You arrive at the scene of a multi-vehicle accident and notice a bystander is injured. What should
you do first?
✔✔ Perform a quick scene size-up to identify hazards and determine priorities for care.
When you find a patient with suspected spinal injury after a fall, what is your immediate
concern?
✔✔ Stabilize the head and neck and avoid moving the patient until spinal precautions are in
place.
A patient complains of sharp, unilateral chest pain and difficulty breathing after blunt trauma.
What should you suspect?
✔✔ A possible pneumothorax that requires rapid assessment and intervention.
If you encounter a patient with severe facial burns, what is your first priority?
✔✔ Secure the airway by assessing for inhalation injury and signs of airway compromise.
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