EMR Ch 4 Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EMR Ch 4 Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which of the following indicates inadequate breathing? A) Regular, quiet breaths B) Strong pulse C) Normal skin color D) Gasping or noisy breathing How often should you reassess a stable patient’s vital signs? A) Every 5 minutes B) Every 15 minutes C) Every 30 minutes D) Only once at the scene What is the correct rate of rescue breaths for an adult during CPR? A) One breath every 10 seconds B) One breath every 5 to 6 seconds 2 C) One breath every 3 seconds D) One breath every 15 seconds Which of the following is NOT a sign of good circulation? A) Pink skin B) Strong pulse C) Cool, clammy skin D) Normal capillary refill What is the purpose of the primary assessment? A) To obtain detailed medical history B) To identify and treat life-threatening conditions quickly C) To complete paperwork D) To collect insurance information What should you do if a patient has a blocked airway and is unconscious? A) Give abdominal thrusts B) Begin CPR and open the airway before breaths 3 C) Wait for EMS D) Give water to help clear airway Which of the following tools can assist in maintaining an open airway? A) Oxygen mask B) Stethoscope C) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA) D) Tourniquet During patient assessment, the term “AVPU” stands for: A) Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive B) Airway, Ventilation, Pulse, Urine C) Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive D) Airway, Vital signs, Pulse, Urgency What is a normal adult respiratory rate? A) 25-30 breaths per minute B) 12-20 breaths per minute 4 C) 5-10 breaths per minute D) 30-40 breaths per minute If a patient is breathing but shows signs of inadequate oxygenation, you should: A) Wait and monitor B) Provide supplemental oxygen C) Start CPR immediately D) Do nothing What should you do first if you find a patient unresponsive and not breathing? A) Check for a pulse B) Call for help and begin CPR C) Give rescue breaths only D) Roll patient on their side Which of the following best describes capillary refill? A) Time it takes for skin to return color after pressure is applied B) Pulse rate at fingertips 5 C) Time for blood to return to nail bed after pressure D) Skin temperature test How should you check for a pulse in an unresponsive adult? A) Radial pulse B) Brachial pulse C) Carotid pulse D) Femoral pulse