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Intermediate ~12 min

CPR, ABCs, and Triage – Intermediate Emergency Care Assessment

This intermediate assessment evaluates practical knowledge of CPR, primary patient assessment (ABCs), and triage principles used in emergency care. Topics include airway and breathing management, circulation and hemorrhage control, adult and pediatric CPR, use of AEDs, and patient prioritization during multiple-casualty incidents. Designed for healthcare students, first responders, and trained workplace responders, the test emphasizes real-world decision-making and life-saving priorities.

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Intermediate � ~12 min

Q1. Upon arriving at any emergency scene, the FIRST priority is:

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Patient assessment Calling for backup Donning PPE Scene safety

Q2. The primary survey follows which sequence?

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Breathing, circulation, disability Airway, breathing, circulation Circulation, airway, breathing Disability, exposure, airway

Q3. Which airway maneuver is preferred when spinal injury is suspected?

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Jaw-thrust maneuver Head-tilt chin-lift Finger sweep Recovery position

Q4. Normal adult respiratory rate is approximately:

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12–20 breaths/min 20–30 breaths/min 30–40 breaths/min 6–10 breaths/min

Q5. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR with a single rescuer?

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20:2 15:2 30:1 30:2

Q6. Chest compressions should be performed at a rate of:

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80–100 per minute 100–120 per minute 60–80 per minute 120–140 per minute

Q7. Proper adult chest compression depth is:

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At least 2 inches About 1 inch 3–4 inches As deep as possible

Q8. An AED should be used:

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As soon as it is available After 5 minutes of CPR Only by advanced providers Only if advised by medical control

Q9. Which rhythm is most likely to benefit from defibrillation?

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Pulseless electrical activity Ventricular fibrillation Asystole Sinus bradycardia

Q10. Signs of inadequate breathing include:

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Shallow or irregular breathing Pink skin color Regular chest rise Clear speech

Q11. Which finding indicates poor circulation?

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Normal capillary refill Cool, pale skin Warm, dry skin Bounding pulse

Q12. Severe external bleeding should be controlled FIRST by:

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Applying ice Applying a tourniquet immediately Elevating the limb Direct pressure

Q13. A tourniquet is indicated when:

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The patient is unconscious Bleeding is controlled with pressure Life-threatening bleeding persists Any bleeding is present

Q14. The purpose of rescue breathing is to:

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Control bleeding Replace CPR Provide oxygen without compressions Restart the heart

Q15. Which patient requires immediate CPR?

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Breathing but confused Minor trauma patient Unconscious with pulse No pulse and not breathing

Q16. Triage is best defined as:

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Stabilizing all injuries Sorting patients by urgency of care Transporting patients first-come, first-served Providing treatment to all patients

Q17. In mass-casualty incidents, triage aims to:

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Provide equal care to all Transport everyone immediately Save the greatest number of lives Treat the most injured first

Q18. Which patient would be classified as highest priority in triage?

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Open fracture without bleeding Stable chest pain Minor laceration Airway obstruction

Q19. A patient who is walking and talking during triage is typically classified as:

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Immediate Expectant Delayed Minor

Q20. Which triage category requires immediate life-saving intervention?

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Immediate Expectant Delayed Minor

Q21. In START triage, respirations greater than 30 per minute indicate:

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Delayed category Minor injury Expectant category Immediate category

Q22. Capillary refill greater than 2 seconds suggests:

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Normal circulation Adequate oxygenation Respiratory distress Poor perfusion

Q23. Mental status assessment during triage evaluates whether the patient can:

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Recall events State their name Follow simple commands Describe pain level

Q24. The color RED in triage typically indicates:

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Immediate life-threatening condition Delayed treatment Deceased Minor injury

Q25. The color GREEN in triage refers to:

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Immediate care Expectant Minor injuries Delayed care

Q26. Which patient would be classified as EXPECTANT?

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Stable vital signs Controlled bleeding Minor fracture Severe burns with no respirations

Q27. After return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), priority care includes:

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Immediate transport without reassessment Airway and oxygen management Discontinuing oxygen Stopping monitoring

Q28. Effective ventilations should be delivered:

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With forceful breaths Without observing chest movement Until chest rise is visible As fast as possible

Q29. Which condition is most immediately life-threatening?

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Minor bleeding Airway obstruction Closed arm fracture Severe headache

Q30. During CPR, interruptions in chest compressions should be:

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Performed every cycle Minimized At least 30 seconds Frequent

Q31. Rescue breaths for an adult with a pulse should be given every:

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5–6 seconds 8–10 seconds 2–3 seconds 15–20 seconds

Q32. Which sign suggests cardiac arrest rather than respiratory failure?

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Wheezing Shallow breathing No palpable pulse Cyanosis

Q33. A patient with uncontrolled hemorrhage should be prioritized before one with:

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Fractured arm Minor burns Chest pain Nausea

Q34. The overall goal of CPR is to:

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Provide oxygen only Restart the heart immediately Maintain blood flow to vital organs Reduce pain

Q35. When should resuscitation efforts be stopped?

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After 2 minutes When directed by protocol or higher medical authority If the patient does not respond quickly When AED is unavailable

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