EMR certification exam review ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Elements of an EMS System - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. dispatch
2. reporting
3. EMS response
4. hospital care
Roles/ Responsibilities of an EMR - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. maintain
your own health
2. maintain equipment in a good state
3. protect yourself
4. perform pt assessment
5. administer emergency care
6. document care
Protective personal equipment - CORRECT ANSWERS gloves, mask,
eye protection, gown ( make sure they are all the correct size
to doff ( PPE) - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. remove gloves
2. remove eye protection
3. remove mask
4. hand hygiene
Standard Precautions - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. wear approved gloves
2. wear face protection, gown, eye protection
3. wash hands
4. do not recap, bend, or cut used needles
,stress management - CORRECT ANSWERS recognizing stress (signs/
sympt) preventing stress (eat, drink, be merry), and reducing stress
how stress affects the body - CORRECT ANSWERS causes irritability,
inability to concentrate, difficulty sleeping, and anxiety + make sure to eat fruit
and veggies and stay hydrated
general guidelines for moving a patient - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. do
no further harm
2. move only when necessary
3. move as few times as possible
4. move patient as a unit
5. use proper techniques and ensure your own safety
6. have one rescuer give commands
know your own abilities - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. know your own
physical limitations
2. keep yourself balanced
log roll - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. get into position
2. rescuer at head gives command ( turn to side)
3. fourth person slides the backboard underneath
4. roll pt onto backboard
5. center the pt and secure straps
long backboard - CORRECT ANSWERS for pt's who have neck/back
injuries
, clothes drag - CORRECT ANSWERS dragging a patient by their
clothing
blanket drag - CORRECT ANSWERS drag by blanket
firefighter drag - CORRECT ANSWERS place the pt on their back and
tie their hands together, pass your head through their arms, raise your body and
crawl on your hands and knees - use when a pt is heavier than rescuer
arm-to-arm drag - CORRECT ANSWERS an emergency move that
consists of the rescuer grasping the patient's arms from behind; used to remove
a patient from a hazardous place.
who gives command - CORRECT ANSWERS rescuer at the head gives
command
legal duty to act - CORRECT ANSWERS a bystander is not required to
provide emergency care but as an EMR, you are obligated to
ethical responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. do no harm
2. treat pt's in a professional manner
3. stay up to date with your knowledge and skills
4. honesty
patient care - CORRECT ANSWERS requires consent - implied or
express
DNR - CORRECT ANSWERS do not resuscitate order - 3rd type of
advanced directive
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Elements of an EMS System - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. dispatch
2. reporting
3. EMS response
4. hospital care
Roles/ Responsibilities of an EMR - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. maintain
your own health
2. maintain equipment in a good state
3. protect yourself
4. perform pt assessment
5. administer emergency care
6. document care
Protective personal equipment - CORRECT ANSWERS gloves, mask,
eye protection, gown ( make sure they are all the correct size
to doff ( PPE) - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. remove gloves
2. remove eye protection
3. remove mask
4. hand hygiene
Standard Precautions - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. wear approved gloves
2. wear face protection, gown, eye protection
3. wash hands
4. do not recap, bend, or cut used needles
,stress management - CORRECT ANSWERS recognizing stress (signs/
sympt) preventing stress (eat, drink, be merry), and reducing stress
how stress affects the body - CORRECT ANSWERS causes irritability,
inability to concentrate, difficulty sleeping, and anxiety + make sure to eat fruit
and veggies and stay hydrated
general guidelines for moving a patient - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. do
no further harm
2. move only when necessary
3. move as few times as possible
4. move patient as a unit
5. use proper techniques and ensure your own safety
6. have one rescuer give commands
know your own abilities - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. know your own
physical limitations
2. keep yourself balanced
log roll - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. get into position
2. rescuer at head gives command ( turn to side)
3. fourth person slides the backboard underneath
4. roll pt onto backboard
5. center the pt and secure straps
long backboard - CORRECT ANSWERS for pt's who have neck/back
injuries
, clothes drag - CORRECT ANSWERS dragging a patient by their
clothing
blanket drag - CORRECT ANSWERS drag by blanket
firefighter drag - CORRECT ANSWERS place the pt on their back and
tie their hands together, pass your head through their arms, raise your body and
crawl on your hands and knees - use when a pt is heavier than rescuer
arm-to-arm drag - CORRECT ANSWERS an emergency move that
consists of the rescuer grasping the patient's arms from behind; used to remove
a patient from a hazardous place.
who gives command - CORRECT ANSWERS rescuer at the head gives
command
legal duty to act - CORRECT ANSWERS a bystander is not required to
provide emergency care but as an EMR, you are obligated to
ethical responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. do no harm
2. treat pt's in a professional manner
3. stay up to date with your knowledge and skills
4. honesty
patient care - CORRECT ANSWERS requires consent - implied or
express
DNR - CORRECT ANSWERS do not resuscitate order - 3rd type of
advanced directive
