Emergency Medical Responder
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An emergency medical responder (EMR) is? - (correct Answer) - The first medically
trained person to arrive on the scene of an emergency
An EMR course will teach you what? - (correct Answer) - The basics of good patient
care and skills you will need to deliver appropriate care to people who have been
involved in an accident or who have suddenly become ill until more highly trained
emergency personnel arrive.
What are several roles and responsibilities as an EMR? - (correct Answer) - 1)
Maintain equipment in a ready state.
2) Respond promptly and safely to the scene of an accident or sudden illness.
3) ENSURE THAT THE SCENE IS SAFE FROM HAZARDS.
4) Protect yourself
5) Protect the incident scene and patients from further harm.
6) Summon appropriate assistance (EMTs, fire department, rescue squad.
7) Gain access to the patient.
8) Perform patient assessment
What characteristics are needed to be a good EMR? - (correct Answer) - 1) Honesty
and integrity
2) Aware of the patient's feelings by having empathy for them.
3) Professional attitude and conduct.
What are the five stages of grief? - (correct Answer) - 1) Denial
2) Anger
3) Bargaining
4) Depression
5) Acceptance
Explain the first stage in grief? - (correct Answer) - 1) The first stage in the
grief process is DENIAL. A person experiencing DENIAL cannot believe what is
happening.
Explain the second stage of grief? - (correct Answer) - 2) The second stage of the
grief process is ANGER. By understanding that ANGER is a normal reaction to stress
can also help you deal with anger that is directed toward you by a patient or
patient's family.
Explain the third stage of grief? - (correct Answer) - 3) The third stage of the
grief process is BARGAINING. BARGAINING is the act of trying to make a deal to
postpone death and dying.
Explain the fourth stage of grief? - (correct Answer) - 4) The fourth stage of the
grief process is DEPRESSION. DEPRESSION is often characterized by sadness or
despair
Explain the FINAL stage of grief? - (correct Answer) - 5) The final stage of the
grief process is ACCEPTANCE. ACCEPTANCE does not mean that you are satisfied with
the situation. It means that you understand that death and dying cannot be changed.
Three components of stress management? - (correct Answer) - 1) recognizing stress
2) preventing stress
3) reducing stress
What are the signs and symptoms of stress? - (correct Answer) - 1) Irritability
2) Inability to concentrate
3) Change in normal disposition
4) Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
5) Anxiety
6) Indecisiveness
7) Guilt
8) Loss of appetite
9) Loss of interest in sexual relations
10) Loss of interest in work
, 11) Isolation
12) Feeling of hopelessness
13) Alcohol or drug misuse or abuse
14) Physical symptoms
What follows the Emergency Medical Responders initial care? - (correct Answer) -
Care given by emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, nurses, physicians,
and other allied health professionals.
What else does EMR training teach you? - (correct Answer) - 1.) You must know how
to improvise
2.) How to assist EMTs and paramedics when they arrive on scene.
How will you be judged as an EMR? - (correct Answer) - You will be judged on your
Attitude and Conduct, as well as on the medical care you administer.
As an EMR how can you prevent and reduce unnecessary stress? - (correct Answer) -
By learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress, adjust your lifestyle to
include stress-reducing activities, and learn what services and resources are
available to help you.
Why must active EMS responders drink adequate amounts of fluids every day? -
(correct Answer) - Because of the gear that most EMS responders must wear which
puts them at risk for Dehydration.
What is a great stress reliever? - (correct Answer) - Exercising regularly
What concepts must EMRs follow when providing patient care? - (correct Answer) -
1.) Above all else, do no harm
2.) Provide all your care in good faith, keeping the patient's best interest
uppermost in your mind.
3.) Provide proper consistent care, be compassionate, and maintain your composure.
What is the only reason an EMR should change their report? - (correct Answer) - The
only reason an EMR should change their report is to correct an error.
Any patient who does not specifically refuse emergency care can be treated under
what principle? - (correct Answer) - Implied Consent and you should never hesitate
to treat an unconscious patient.
If a person is mentally in control or competent and uses their legal right to
refuse emergency medical treatment, what should the EMR tell the patient? -
(correct Answer) - Please call EMS again if you change your mind.
What is an Advanced Directive? - (correct Answer) - A document that specifies what
a person would like to be done if he or she becomes unable to make their own
medical decisions.
When does Abandonment occur? - (correct Answer) - When a trained person begins
emergency care and then leaves the patient before another trained person arrives to
take over.
Who can relieve the EMR? - (correct Answer) - A person who has skills and/or
training at the same or higher level arrives on the scene and takes over.
What must an EMR do as they arrive at the scene? - (correct Answer) - They must
perform a visual survey.
What impression does the Visual Survey of the entire scene give an EMR? - (correct
Answer) - The overall situation, including the number of patients involved and the
severity of their injuries.
What is important to give the EMTs or paramedics once they arrive on scene? -
(correct Answer) - It is important to provide them with "Hand-Off" report.
It is important to tell patients the truth. What should an EMR do if the patient
becomes nervous after you tell them what is happening? - (correct Answer) - Ask the
patient if they understand what was explained to them and repeat if necessary.
When providing treatment and communication with Pediatric Patients, what are some
helpful ways to alleviate fear and anxiety? - (correct Answer) - 1.) Let a child
keep a favorite doll, toy, or blanket to give the child some sense of comfort.
2.) Ask a parent to hold the child if the illness or injury permits.
How do Infants and children differ from adults with their respiratory systems? -
(correct Answer) - 1.) A Child's AIRWAY is SMALLER and MORE FLEXIBLE.
2.) Very young infants can Breathe ONLY through their NOSES. Therefore, if an
infant's nose becomes blocked, the infant will show signs of respiratory distress.
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An emergency medical responder (EMR) is? - (correct Answer) - The first medically
trained person to arrive on the scene of an emergency
An EMR course will teach you what? - (correct Answer) - The basics of good patient
care and skills you will need to deliver appropriate care to people who have been
involved in an accident or who have suddenly become ill until more highly trained
emergency personnel arrive.
What are several roles and responsibilities as an EMR? - (correct Answer) - 1)
Maintain equipment in a ready state.
2) Respond promptly and safely to the scene of an accident or sudden illness.
3) ENSURE THAT THE SCENE IS SAFE FROM HAZARDS.
4) Protect yourself
5) Protect the incident scene and patients from further harm.
6) Summon appropriate assistance (EMTs, fire department, rescue squad.
7) Gain access to the patient.
8) Perform patient assessment
What characteristics are needed to be a good EMR? - (correct Answer) - 1) Honesty
and integrity
2) Aware of the patient's feelings by having empathy for them.
3) Professional attitude and conduct.
What are the five stages of grief? - (correct Answer) - 1) Denial
2) Anger
3) Bargaining
4) Depression
5) Acceptance
Explain the first stage in grief? - (correct Answer) - 1) The first stage in the
grief process is DENIAL. A person experiencing DENIAL cannot believe what is
happening.
Explain the second stage of grief? - (correct Answer) - 2) The second stage of the
grief process is ANGER. By understanding that ANGER is a normal reaction to stress
can also help you deal with anger that is directed toward you by a patient or
patient's family.
Explain the third stage of grief? - (correct Answer) - 3) The third stage of the
grief process is BARGAINING. BARGAINING is the act of trying to make a deal to
postpone death and dying.
Explain the fourth stage of grief? - (correct Answer) - 4) The fourth stage of the
grief process is DEPRESSION. DEPRESSION is often characterized by sadness or
despair
Explain the FINAL stage of grief? - (correct Answer) - 5) The final stage of the
grief process is ACCEPTANCE. ACCEPTANCE does not mean that you are satisfied with
the situation. It means that you understand that death and dying cannot be changed.
Three components of stress management? - (correct Answer) - 1) recognizing stress
2) preventing stress
3) reducing stress
What are the signs and symptoms of stress? - (correct Answer) - 1) Irritability
2) Inability to concentrate
3) Change in normal disposition
4) Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
5) Anxiety
6) Indecisiveness
7) Guilt
8) Loss of appetite
9) Loss of interest in sexual relations
10) Loss of interest in work
, 11) Isolation
12) Feeling of hopelessness
13) Alcohol or drug misuse or abuse
14) Physical symptoms
What follows the Emergency Medical Responders initial care? - (correct Answer) -
Care given by emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, nurses, physicians,
and other allied health professionals.
What else does EMR training teach you? - (correct Answer) - 1.) You must know how
to improvise
2.) How to assist EMTs and paramedics when they arrive on scene.
How will you be judged as an EMR? - (correct Answer) - You will be judged on your
Attitude and Conduct, as well as on the medical care you administer.
As an EMR how can you prevent and reduce unnecessary stress? - (correct Answer) -
By learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress, adjust your lifestyle to
include stress-reducing activities, and learn what services and resources are
available to help you.
Why must active EMS responders drink adequate amounts of fluids every day? -
(correct Answer) - Because of the gear that most EMS responders must wear which
puts them at risk for Dehydration.
What is a great stress reliever? - (correct Answer) - Exercising regularly
What concepts must EMRs follow when providing patient care? - (correct Answer) -
1.) Above all else, do no harm
2.) Provide all your care in good faith, keeping the patient's best interest
uppermost in your mind.
3.) Provide proper consistent care, be compassionate, and maintain your composure.
What is the only reason an EMR should change their report? - (correct Answer) - The
only reason an EMR should change their report is to correct an error.
Any patient who does not specifically refuse emergency care can be treated under
what principle? - (correct Answer) - Implied Consent and you should never hesitate
to treat an unconscious patient.
If a person is mentally in control or competent and uses their legal right to
refuse emergency medical treatment, what should the EMR tell the patient? -
(correct Answer) - Please call EMS again if you change your mind.
What is an Advanced Directive? - (correct Answer) - A document that specifies what
a person would like to be done if he or she becomes unable to make their own
medical decisions.
When does Abandonment occur? - (correct Answer) - When a trained person begins
emergency care and then leaves the patient before another trained person arrives to
take over.
Who can relieve the EMR? - (correct Answer) - A person who has skills and/or
training at the same or higher level arrives on the scene and takes over.
What must an EMR do as they arrive at the scene? - (correct Answer) - They must
perform a visual survey.
What impression does the Visual Survey of the entire scene give an EMR? - (correct
Answer) - The overall situation, including the number of patients involved and the
severity of their injuries.
What is important to give the EMTs or paramedics once they arrive on scene? -
(correct Answer) - It is important to provide them with "Hand-Off" report.
It is important to tell patients the truth. What should an EMR do if the patient
becomes nervous after you tell them what is happening? - (correct Answer) - Ask the
patient if they understand what was explained to them and repeat if necessary.
When providing treatment and communication with Pediatric Patients, what are some
helpful ways to alleviate fear and anxiety? - (correct Answer) - 1.) Let a child
keep a favorite doll, toy, or blanket to give the child some sense of comfort.
2.) Ask a parent to hold the child if the illness or injury permits.
How do Infants and children differ from adults with their respiratory systems? -
(correct Answer) - 1.) A Child's AIRWAY is SMALLER and MORE FLEXIBLE.
2.) Very young infants can Breathe ONLY through their NOSES. Therefore, if an
infant's nose becomes blocked, the infant will show signs of respiratory distress.
