EMR Final Exam Review ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following MOST accurately describes an emergency medical
responder (EMR)? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS A
lack of control and coordination of resources and personnel
Enhanced 9-1-1 centers have the capability to: - CORRECT ANSWERS
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: - CORRECT ANSWERS Of their location or
speed in responding to the call
A cardiac arrest patient's MOST crucial contact with the EMS system occurs
when: - CORRECT ANSWERS Trained EMRs arrive at the patient's side
A basic life support (BLS) ambulance is MOST accurately defined as: -
CORRECT ANSWERS A properly equipped vehicle that is staffed by
EMT personnel
When EMTs or paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, the EMR
should: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator
What level of EMS provider is able to perform limited ALS skills? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Advanced EMT (AEMT)
Fire units are often a crucial part of the EMS system because they: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Provide specialized rescue such as patient extrication
Which of the following statements regarding stress is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Frequent exposures to stress-causing situations to train the
mind
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of the grieving process? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Violence
Which of the following would MOST likely produce the greatest amount of
stress for the EMR? - CORRECT ANSWERS Death
A chronically ill patient who is experiencing denial: - CORRECT ANSWERS
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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Realize that the anger is not because of you
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following MOST accurately describes an emergency medical
responder (EMR)? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS A
lack of control and coordination of resources and personnel
Enhanced 9-1-1 centers have the capability to: - CORRECT ANSWERS
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: - CORRECT ANSWERS Of their location or
speed in responding to the call
A cardiac arrest patient's MOST crucial contact with the EMS system occurs
when: - CORRECT ANSWERS Trained EMRs arrive at the patient's side
A basic life support (BLS) ambulance is MOST accurately defined as: -
CORRECT ANSWERS A properly equipped vehicle that is staffed by
EMT personnel
When EMTs or paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, the EMR
should: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator
What level of EMS provider is able to perform limited ALS skills? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Advanced EMT (AEMT)
Fire units are often a crucial part of the EMS system because they: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Provide specialized rescue such as patient extrication
Which of the following statements regarding stress is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Frequent exposures to stress-causing situations to train the
mind
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of the grieving process? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Violence
Which of the following would MOST likely produce the greatest amount of
stress for the EMR? - CORRECT ANSWERS Death
A chronically ill patient who is experiencing denial: - CORRECT ANSWERS
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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Realize that the anger is not because of you
