EMR

12 ) Written protocols that have been authorized by the Medical Director as guidelines for patient care are an example of : A ) on - line medical direction . B ) standing orders . C ) EMS education standards . D ) standards for treatment

Answer B

16 ) You are attending an Emergency Medical Responder course , and your friend asks you , " What are the duties of an Emergency Medical Responder ? " You know that your patient - related duties include all of the following EXCEPT : A ) transferring the patient and patient information to other medical professionals B) administering medication to ill and injured persons C ) safely gaining access to the patient . D ) finding out what seems to be wrong with the patient

Answer B

2 ) While working as an Emergency Medical Responder you have a legal responsibility to provide care . This is called : A ) scope of practice . ( B ) duty to act . C ) ethics . D ) Good Samaritan law .

Answer B

23 ) When moving or lifting a patient , you should : A ) perform the lift as quickly as possible . ( B ) use good body mechanics . C ) wait for a supervisor to arrive D ) ask bystanders to help .

Answer B

26 Spinal immobilization protocols in your area recently changed because of new research regarding cervical spine injuries . This change in protocol is an example of : A ) anecdotal policy change . Bevidence - based practices . C ) on - line medical direction . D ) independent protocol adjustment .

Answer B

4 ) You have a patient that stops breathing and has no signs of circulation . You notice a medical alert bracelet indicating the patient is a registered organ donor . You should A ) withhold CPR . B ) treat the patient as you would any other . C ) transfer care to the Paramedics . D ) call medical control

Answer B

3 ) You have received an order over the phone from the Medical Director to administer oxygen to the patient . This would be called A ) off - line medical direction . Bon - line medical direction . C ) hospital direction . D ) EMS coordinator direction .

Answer: B

9 ) The Emergency Medical Responder acts as a designated agent of the : A ) fire chief . B ) Medical Director . C ) hospital doctor . D ) EMS coordinator .

Answer: B

5 ) Emergency Medical Responders are trained in the care and management of ill and injured patients . An Emergency Medical Responder should not be involved in the process of : vb A ) gaining access B ) communication . Ctraffic control . D ) controlling bleeding

Answer: C

7 ) You are caring for a patient who has been involved in a motor vehicle collision . Appropriate personal protective equipment for this patient should include : A ) gloves and a protective gown . B ) eye protection and N95 mask . C) gloves and eye protection . D ) eye protection and a protective gown .

Answer: C

Enhanced 911 systems allow the caller's information to be received electronically by the: A) fire station B) police station c) dispatch D) hospital

Answer: C

The Medical Director is a physician who assumes the ultimate responsibility for: A) patient care and protocols B) Certification and licensure of EMRs C) Staffing decisions and hiring D) answering and dispatching 911 calls

Answer: A

5 ) As an Emergency Medical Responder , you have to behave in a way that puts your patient's needs before your own . This is called ADethical responsibilities B ) empathy . C ) respect . D ) accountability .

Answer A

8 ) As a paid Emergency Medical Responder , while on duty you are expected to provide care according to the standard operating procedures outlined by your department . This is called : A duty to act . B ) standard of care . C) scope of practice . D ) delegation of authority .

Answer A

17 ) Continuous quality improvement programs are specifically designed to : A ) monitor the care provided by responders , in case mistakes were made . B ) create a forum for communication between all levels of responders . C ) allow managers to change protocols based on patient care trends .. D ) make regular improvements to all parts of the EMS system .

ANSWER D

19 ) Rarely , a situation may require an Emergency Medical Responder to contact the Medical Director for guidance during patient care . This is an example of : Aon - line medical direction.wellot B ) off - line medical direction C ) delegation of authority . D ) medical intervention .

Answer A

You and your partner are called to a one - vehicle collision . A car has collided with a telephone pole . You arrive on the scene and notice that the police are controlling the traffic and that the power company has turned the power off . You and your partner find a 65 - year - old male unconscious in the driver's seat . He is breathing and has a pulse . You notice a starburst to the windshield , and the patient is unrestrained . As your crew is securing spinal immobilization , the local Advanced Life Support Crew arrives on scene . You assist the Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician with securing the patient to the long backboard and into their unit for transport . You give the crew a report , and they transport the patient to the hospital while you return to the fire department for resupply 25 ) As an Emergency Medical Responder on this call , the first responsibility for you and your crew would be to : A ) determine the number of patients needing your care . Bensure that it is safe for you and your crew to enter the area . C ) determine the need for advanced resources . D ) ensure that the patient has an open airway.

Answer B

1 ) Unlawful physical contact with a patient is called : A ) negligence . B ) abandonment . C) battery . D ) harassment

Answer C

11 ) Emergency Medical Dispatchers are trained to : A ) use GPS systems to locate 911 callers . B ) communicate with the Medical Director regarding patient care . C) provide patient care instructions to 911 callers . D ) advise emergency responders on proper patient care .

Answer C

13 ) An Emergency Medical Responder provides emergency care : A) every time an emergency happens . B ) only if the injuries are life - threatening . C) until EMTs or paramedics take over care . D ) until the patient arrives at the hospital .

Answer C

15 ) You respond to a motor vehicle crash with your crew and begin providing care to a patient from a different culture . Which of the following can you legally consider when making decisions about the care you provide ? A ) The religious beliefs of the patient B ) The ability of the patient to pay for a hospital stay. C) Any unique medical needs of the patienter D ) The gender of the patient

Answer C

20 ) Which of the following skills is within the scope of practice of an Emergency Medical Responder ? A ) Administering pain medication B ) Hazardous material management. C) Controlling severe bleeding D ) Realigning a dislocated shoulder

Answer C

21 ) Medical direction obtained by speaking directly with Medical Control is called : A ) off - line medical direction . B ) EMS medical direction . C) on - line medical direction . D ) indirect medical direction .

Answer C

7 During your assessment of an unresponsive patient , the patient becomes responsive . He claims that he does not want any care and asks you to leave him alone . You should do all of the following EXCEPT : A ) document the refusal and have it witnessed B ) explain the risks of refusing treatment . C) advise additional resources to return to their station D ) express your concern for the patient's condition .

Answer C

10 ) The personal protective equipment that minimizes contact with infectious bodily fluids includes : A ) gloves . B ) gowns . C ) eye protection . ( D ) all of the above .

Answer D

14 ) You are on your way home when you see a child fall off her bicycle . You stop to help and find that the child has a deformed right wrist . You call 911 from your cellular phone . Which of the following information might you need to provide to the 911 dispatcher ? A ) The names of the child's parents B ) Your EMR certification number C ) The address of the closest fire department D) Your exact location

Answer D

18 ) The four levels of nationally recognized EMS training are A ) Emergency Technician , Medical Responder , Advanced Responder , Paramedic . B ) Emergency Medical Responder , Paramedic , Critical Care Nurse , Medical Director C ) Emergency Medical Technician , Paramedic , Advanced Paramedic . D ) Emergency Medical Responder , Emergency Medical Technician , Advanced Emergency Medical Technician , and Paramedic

Answer D

22 ) The first concern at the scene of an emergency is : A ) the patient's chief complaint . B ) to carry out emergency duties C ) to determine what caused the injury . D ) scene safety .

Answer D

3 ) A minor is considered legally emancipated in all of the following situations EXCEPT : A ) marriage . B ) pregnancy . C ) active military service . D) foster care .

Answer D

6 ) You are called to the scene of a 57 - year - old that had " passed out " in the hallway of his home On arrival the scene is safe , and the patient remains unresponsive . You begin treatment under the concept of : A ) verbal consent . B ) expressed consent C ) informed consent Dimplied consent

Answer D

You and your partner are called to a one - vehicle collision . A car has collided with a telephone pole . You arrive on the scene and notice that the police are controlling the traffic and that the power company has turned the power off . You and your partner find a 65 - year - old male unconscious in the driver's seat . He is breathing and has a pulse . You notice a starburst to the windshield , and the patient is unrestrained . As your crew is securing spinal immobilization , the local Advanced Life Support Crew arrives on scene . You assist the Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician with securing the patient to the long backboard and into their unit for transport . You give the crew a report , and they transport the patient to the hospital while you return to the fire department for resupply 24 ) During your assistance in the above event , which of the following personnel are NOT recognized levels of EMS - trained individuals ? A ) Emergency Medical Technicians B ) Paramedics C ) Emergency Medical Responders D ) Bystanders

Answer D

4 ) The procedures that an Emergency Medical Responder can legally provide as care for ag patient are called : Ascope of practice B ) scope of training C ) standard of care . D ) standard of training .

Answer: A

6 ) The first priority of an Emergency Medical Responder should be Ascene safety . B ) life - threatening problems . C ) airway . D) none of the above

Answer: A

8 ) As an Emergency Medical Responder , when you are helping a person you should : A) communicate honestly and directly . B ) withhold concerning information to avoid worrying the patient . C ) encourage the person to relax and calm down D ) keep communication brief

Answer: A