American Red Cross EMR Practice Exam Questions [100% correctly Solved] Graded A+
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American Red Cross EMR Practice Exam
Questions [100% correctly Solved]
Graded A+
What is the primary role of an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)?
A) Provide advanced medical care
B) Support and assist higher-level responders
C) Transport patients to the hospital
D) Diagnose medical co...
American Red Cross EMR Practice Exam
Questions [100% correctly Solved]
Graded A+
What is the primary role of an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)?
A) Provide advanced medical care
B) Support and assist higher-level responders
C) Transport patients to the hospital
D) Diagnose medical conditions
B) Support and assist higher-level responders
What should an EMR do first upon arriving at the scene of an emergency?
A) Start treating the patient
B) Call for additional resources
C) Ensure the scene is safe
D) Assess the patient
C) Ensure the scene is safe
Which of the following is a common sign of a heart attack?
A) Shortness of breath
B) Sudden headache
C) Fever
D) Abdominal pain
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, A) Shortness of breath
What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR?
A) 15:2
B) 30:2
C) 5:1
D) 10:1
B) 30:2
When using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), what should you do before delivering a
shock?
A) Check the patient’s pulse
B) Ensure no one is touching the patient
C) Perform CPR for 2 minutes
D) Call for advanced medical help
B) Ensure no one is touching the patient
What is the proper depth for chest compressions in adult CPR?
A) 1 inch
B) 1.5 inches
C) 2 inches
D) 3 inches
C) 2 inches
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,How often should you reassess an unresponsive patient’s condition during CPR?
A) Every 5 seconds
B) Every 30 seconds
C) Every minute
D) After 2 minutes
B) Every 30 seconds
What should an EMR do if a patient is choking but can still cough forcefully?
A) Perform abdominal thrusts
B) Encourage the patient to cough
C) Give back blows
D) Call for emergency assistance
B) Encourage the patient to cough
Which of the following is a sign of shock?
A) Increased heart rate
B) High blood pressure
C) Warm, dry skin
D) Bright red skin
A) Increased heart rate
When providing care to a person with a suspected spinal injury, what should you do?
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, A) Move them to a comfortable position
B) Keep them still and call for help
C) Assess their vital signs immediately
D) Perform a head tilt to open the airway
B) Keep them still and call for help
What is the correct technique for delivering rescue breaths to an adult?
A) Cover the nose and mouth tightly
B) Give 2 breaths lasting 2 seconds each
C) Give 5 breaths before starting compressions
D) Use a bag-mask device only
B) Give 2 breaths lasting 2 seconds each
How should an EMR manage a person who has fainted?
A) Keep them sitting upright
B) Lay them down and elevate their legs
C) Provide water immediately
D) Shake them gently to wake them
B) Lay them down and elevate their legs
What is the purpose of using a tourniquet?
A) To stabilize a fracture
B) To stop severe bleeding
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