EMR Ch. 1

C

Problems that occur in the prehospital phase of the emergency medical services (EMS) operation are MOST often related to: A. EMRs functioning above their skill level. B. delayed response times to the scene by emergency medical technicians (EMTs). C. a lack of control and coordination of resources and personnel. D. failure of the dispatcher to obtain adequate information.

A

A cardiac arrest patient's MOST crucial contact with the EMS system occurs when: A. trained EMRs arrive at the patient's side. B. medical control is made aware of the situation. C. paramedics arrive and administer advanced care. D. the receiving hospital is made aware of the situation.

C

A patient requires rapid transport to the hospital when: A. he or she requires care that can be provided only by a physician at the hospital. B. the patient's condition may deteriorate if he or she is not transported fairly quickly. C. EMS personnel are unable to give the patient adequate life-saving care in the field. D. traffic is extremely heavy and the patient's condition requires treatment by a physician.

A

All of the following are examples of illness or injury programs, EXCEPT: A. one-rescuer CPR. B. alcohol awareness. C. diabetes screenings. D. car seat installation.

A

Common functions of the EMS medical director include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. responding to the scene of an emergency. B. ensuring that quality patient care is provided. C. establishing medical policies and procedures. D. providing direction during an EMR's initial training.

B

Communication with a physician via two-way radio or wireless telephone is an example of: A. indirect medical control. B. online medical control. C. off-line medical control. D. standard operating protocol

C

Components of the quality improvement process, as identified by the Institute of Medicine, include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. safety. B. timeliness. C. teamwork. D. efficiency.

A

Fire fighters and law enforcement personnel are likely to be the EMRs in most emergencies because: A. of their location or speed in responding to the call. B. they are typically paid and are on call 24 hours a day. C. most communities do not have EMTs or paramedics. D. they are trained in all aspects of an emergency call.

D

Skills commonly performed by the EMR include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. treating shock. B. splinting fractures. C. bleeding control. D. intravenous therapy.

A

The EMR must possess the ability to: A. treat patients using limited equipment. B. sustain a patient's life for several hours. C. avoid improvisation whenever possible. D. function at the same level as a paramedic.

C

The US Department of Transportation's responsibility is to: A. determine each EMR's scope of practice. B. credential the EMR through a system of testing. C. develop the national education standards for the EMR. D. maintain a registry of all certified EMRs in the country.

A

To provide the best possible care for the patient: A. all EMS personnel must function effectively as a team. B. a paramedic must be present at each and every emergency. C. the patient must receive rapid transport to the closest hospital. D. the medical director must be notified during every emergency.

D

Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple-patient incident, the EMR's primary responsibility is to: A. advise the dispatcher that additional resources will be needed. B. quickly gain access to all patients and begin immediate treatment. C. protect bystanders from any hazards that may exist at the scene. D. assess the environment to detect possible threats to his or her safety.

C

What level of EMS provider is able to perform limited ALS skills? A. EMR B. EMT C. advanced EMT (AEMT) D. paramedic

B

Which of the following MOST accurately describes an emergency medical responder (EMR)? A. an individual who responds to the scene in an ambulance B. the first medically trained person to arrive at the scene C. an individual who provides initial advanced life support (ALS) D. a fire fighter or police officer who assists the paramedics

A

Which of the following interventions would the EMR MOST likely perform at the scene of a cardiac arrest? A. cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation B. insertion of an endotracheal tube C. administration of certain medications D. initiation of an intravenous line

A

Which of the following is NOT a criterion used by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to evaluate an EMS system? A. billing and collections B. resource management C. regulation and policy D. education of the public

B

Which of the following statements regarding an EMR's attitude and conduct is NOT correct? A. As an EMR, you will be judged by your attitude and conduct. B. A stern tone of voice will ensure that you gain your patient's confidence. C. Information regarding the patient should not be shared with your family. D. Maintaining a neat and professional appearance provides reassurance.

B

Which of the following statements regarding transport of a patient to the hospital is correct? A. Any sick or injured patient should be transported to the closest hospital, regardless of the patient's condition. B. Patients may require immediate stabilization at the closest hospital and then transfer to another facility. C. EMRs are legally obligated to accompany the patient in the back of the ambulance to the hospital. D. In most states and EMS systems, EMRs are not authorized to assist the EMT in the back of the ambulance.

B

You are at the scene of a shooting. The patient, who is being cared for by paramedics, is unconscious and has severe uncontrollable bleeding from his injury. As an EMR, your MOST important function is to: A. keep bystanders away from the patient. B. help the paramedics prepare for rapid transport. C. factually document the care that you provided. D. report your observations to law enforcement personnel.

C

You are the first medically trained person to arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle crash. The patient is conscious and is bleeding heavily from the head. He is still in the vehicle, which has power lines draped across the hood. You should: A. carefully remove the patient from the vehicle without touching any metal. B. ask the patient to crawl out of the vehicle carefully without touching metal. C. advise the patient to remain still and immediately contact the power company. D. put on rubber gloves and carefully move the power lines away from the car.

B

A 33-year-old woman has a possible broken left ankle. She is in significant pain but is conscious and otherwise stable. This patient: A. does not require transport to the hospital. B. requires transport but without lights and siren. C. may deteriorate and requires prompt transport. D. should be rapidly transported to the closest hospital.