Emergency Medicine

What does EMR Stand For?

• Emergency Medical Rest

• Emergency Medical RICE

• Emergency Medical Services

• Emergency Medical Response

What are the 3 C's, in order?

• Call, Care, Check

• Call, Check, Care

• Check, Call, Care

• Check, Care, Call

If you ask a patient (during a secondary assessment) what they last ate or drank, where does this fall in the SAMPLE acronym?

• P - Patient History

• A - Allergies

• S - Signs and Symptoms

• L - Last Intake

What is one key difference between partial and complete choking?

• Partial - entire epiglottis is blocked

• Partial - the patient cannot cough

• Complete - part of the epiglottis is blocked

• Complete - the patient cannot cough

What is a factor that would make a scene unsafe?

• An unconscious patient

• Multiple unconscious patients

• An injured patient

• Loose Wires

If you ask a conscious patient what happened, or what they last remember, where does this fall in the SAMPLE acronym?

• S - Signs and Symptoms

• E - Events

• A - Allergies

• P - Patient History

Why do we tap on the unconscious patients' shoulders when assessing their situation?

• To try and wake them up

• To stimulate muscle contractions in their neck

• To ensure they do not wake up during your assesment

• To prevent them from moving

How long can a patient typically go without oxygen before becoming unconscious?

• 2-3 Minutes

• 3-4 Minutes

• 5-6 Minutes

• 7-8 Minutes

What is the compressions: breaths ratio in CPR (for adults, children, and infants)?

• 15:2

• 20:2

• 25:2

• 30:2

What can you provide a patient that meets the criteria for a heart attack?

• Nyquil

• Tylenol

• Motrin

• Aspirin