AMRT Study Guide
Question 1
Which of the following is the primary goal of Advanced Medical Response Training
(AMRT)?
A) To teach basic first aid skills
B) To prepare individuals to respond to complex medical emergencies
C) To provide certifications for CPR
D) To train individuals in fitness and wellness
Answer: B) To prepare individuals to respond to complex medical emergencies
Question 2
What is the first step in managing a patient with suspected spinal injury?
A) Administer pain medication
B) Stabilize the patient's head and neck
C) Perform a primary survey
D) Conduct a secondary survey
Answer: B) Stabilize the patient's head and neck
Question 3
In the context of AMRT, what is the most appropriate method for assessing the
airway of an unconscious patient?
A) Head tilt-chin lift
B) Jaw-thrust maneuver
C) Heimlich maneuver
D) Chest compressions
,Answer: B) Jaw-thrust maneuver
Question 4
When performing CPR on an adult, what is the recommended depth of chest
compressions?
A) 1-1.5 inches
B) 2-2.4 inches
C) 3-3.5 inches
D) 4-4.5 inches
Answer: B) 2-2.4 inches
Question 5
Which of the following is a key sign of anaphylactic shock?
A) Cyanosis
B) Rapid pulse
C) Elevated blood pressure
D) Difficulty breathing
Answer: D) Difficulty breathing
Question 6
What is the primary purpose of using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
A) To monitor heart rate
B) To provide medications
C) To restore a normal heart rhythm
D) To measure blood glucose levels
Answer: C) To restore a normal heart rhythm
,Question 7
What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths during CPR for a
single rescuer with an adult patient?
A) 15:2
B) 30:2
C) 20:2
D) 30:1
Answer: B) 30:2
Question 8
In managing a patient with a suspected myocardial infarction, which medication is
commonly administered by emergency responders?
A) Insulin
B) Nitroglycerin
C) Epinephrine
D) Aspirin
Answer: D) Aspirin
Question 9
Which of the following conditions requires immediate administration of intravenous
fluids?
A) Asthma
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Hypovolemic shock
D) Seizures
, Answer: C) Hypovolemic shock
Question 10
What is the first step in performing a primary survey on a trauma patient?
A) Assess for circulation
B) Check for responsiveness
C) Evaluate for any broken bones
D) Determine the mechanism of injury
Answer: B) Check for responsiveness
Question 11
Which of the following is a common sign of a tension pneumothorax?
A) Bradycardia
B) Hypotension
C) Decreased breath sounds on one side
D) Cyanosis of the lips
Answer: C) Decreased breath sounds on one side
Question 12
What is the primary purpose of an intravenous (IV) catheter in emergency medical
care?
A) To administer medications and fluids
B) To monitor blood pressure
C) To measure blood glucose levels
D) To perform chest compressions
Answer: A) To administer medications and fluids
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