NEW UPDATED 2022 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR EMR FINAL
EXAM REVIEW
Which of the following MOST accurately describes an emergency medical responder (EMR)?
ANSWER The first medically trained person to arrive at the scene
Problems that occur in the prehospital phase of emergency medical services (EMS) operation
are most often related to: ANSWER A lack of control and coordination of resources and
personnel
Enhanced 9-1-1 centers have the capability to: ANSWER Determine the physical location of the
caller via the computer
Fire fighters and law enforcements personnel are likely to be the EMRs in most emergencies
because: ANSWER Of their location or speed in responding to the call
A cardiac arrest patient's MOST crucial contact with the EMS system occurs when: ANSWER
Trained EMRs arrive at the patient's side
A basic life support (BLS) ambulance is MOST accurately defined as: ANSWER A properly
equipped vehicle that is staffed by EMT personnel
When EMTs or paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, the EMR should: ANSWER
Assist the EMTS in continuing the care that she or he initiated
Which of the following interventions would the EMR MOST likely perform at the scene of a
cardiac arrest? ANSWER Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator
What level of EMS provider is able to perform limited ALS skills? ANSWER Advanced EMT
(AEMT)
Fire units are often a crucial part of the EMS system because they: ANSWER Provide
specialized rescue such as patient extrication
, Which of the following statements regarding stress is correct? ANSWER Past experiences may
make it difficult to deal with stress
Ways in which the emergency medical responder (EMR) can prevent and reduce unnecessary
stress include all of the following EXCEPT: ANSWER Frequent exposures to stress-causing
situations to train the mind
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of the grieving process? ANSWER Violence
Which of the following would MOST likely produce the greatest amount of stress for the EMR?
ANSWER Death
A chronically ill patient who is experiencing denial: ANSWER Often cannot believe what is
happening to him or her
Which of the following is the MOST effective way to avoid allowing an angry patient or family
member to interfere with your patient care duties? ANSWER Realize that the anger is not
because of you
To see his grandson graduate form high school, a man with a terminal illness promos is to keep
all of his doctor's appointments and take all of his medications exactly as prescribed. This is an
example of: ANSWER Bargaining
Which of the following statement regarding the acceptance stage of the grieving process is
correct? ANSWER The patient understands that the situation cannot be changed
When you encounter a patient with a significant illness, it is important to remember that he or
she: ANSWER May be experiencing any stage of grief
Common signs or symptoms of stress include: ANSWER Insomnia or nightmares
Which of the following concepts is the first and MOST important when providing patient care?
ANSWER Above all else, do no harm
EXAM REVIEW
Which of the following MOST accurately describes an emergency medical responder (EMR)?
ANSWER The first medically trained person to arrive at the scene
Problems that occur in the prehospital phase of emergency medical services (EMS) operation
are most often related to: ANSWER A lack of control and coordination of resources and
personnel
Enhanced 9-1-1 centers have the capability to: ANSWER Determine the physical location of the
caller via the computer
Fire fighters and law enforcements personnel are likely to be the EMRs in most emergencies
because: ANSWER Of their location or speed in responding to the call
A cardiac arrest patient's MOST crucial contact with the EMS system occurs when: ANSWER
Trained EMRs arrive at the patient's side
A basic life support (BLS) ambulance is MOST accurately defined as: ANSWER A properly
equipped vehicle that is staffed by EMT personnel
When EMTs or paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, the EMR should: ANSWER
Assist the EMTS in continuing the care that she or he initiated
Which of the following interventions would the EMR MOST likely perform at the scene of a
cardiac arrest? ANSWER Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator
What level of EMS provider is able to perform limited ALS skills? ANSWER Advanced EMT
(AEMT)
Fire units are often a crucial part of the EMS system because they: ANSWER Provide
specialized rescue such as patient extrication
, Which of the following statements regarding stress is correct? ANSWER Past experiences may
make it difficult to deal with stress
Ways in which the emergency medical responder (EMR) can prevent and reduce unnecessary
stress include all of the following EXCEPT: ANSWER Frequent exposures to stress-causing
situations to train the mind
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of the grieving process? ANSWER Violence
Which of the following would MOST likely produce the greatest amount of stress for the EMR?
ANSWER Death
A chronically ill patient who is experiencing denial: ANSWER Often cannot believe what is
happening to him or her
Which of the following is the MOST effective way to avoid allowing an angry patient or family
member to interfere with your patient care duties? ANSWER Realize that the anger is not
because of you
To see his grandson graduate form high school, a man with a terminal illness promos is to keep
all of his doctor's appointments and take all of his medications exactly as prescribed. This is an
example of: ANSWER Bargaining
Which of the following statement regarding the acceptance stage of the grieving process is
correct? ANSWER The patient understands that the situation cannot be changed
When you encounter a patient with a significant illness, it is important to remember that he or
she: ANSWER May be experiencing any stage of grief
Common signs or symptoms of stress include: ANSWER Insomnia or nightmares
Which of the following concepts is the first and MOST important when providing patient care?
ANSWER Above all else, do no harm
