Problems that occur in the prehospital phase of the EMS operation are most often related to:

a lack of control and coordination of resources and personnel.

A cardiac arrest patient’s most crucial contact with the EMS system occurs when:

trained EMRs arrive at the patient’s side.

Which of the following pieces of equipment should be included in the EMR’s life support kit?

Mouth-to-mask ventilation device

The EMS system can be considered a component of public health because:

the services it provides are available to allpeople in a community.

Roles and responsibilities of the EMR include all of the following, except:

transporting the patient to the hospital.

Which of the following statements regarding an EMR’s attitude and conduct is not correct?

A stern tone of voice will ensure that you gain your patient’s confidence.

Which of the following functions would the EMS medical director be the least likely to perform?

Responding to the scene of an emergency

Firefighters and law enforcement personnel are likely to be the first EMRs to arrive at a scene because:

of their location or speed in responding to the call.

Fire units are often a crucial part of the EMS system because they:

provide specialized rescue such as patient extrication.

Which of the following most accurately describes an emergency medical responder (EMR)?

The first medically trained person to arrive at the scene

The US Department of Transportation’s responsibility is to

develop the national education standards for the EMR.

When EMTs or paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, the EMR should:

assist the EMTs in continuing the care that he or she initiated.

When documenting the events of an emergency call, the EMR should include the:

treatment provided before EMS arrival.

The EMR must possess the ability to:

treat patients using limited equipment.

Enhanced 9-1-1 centers have the capability to:

determine the physical location of the landline used to call 9-1-1.

In order to keep his or her certification current, the EMR must:

attend continuing education classes.

A basic life support (BLS) ambulance is most accurately defined as:

a properly equipped vehicle that is staffed by EMT personnel.

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1
Which of the following is an example of an injury or illness prevention program?
Bleeding control
One-rescuer CPR
Alcohol awareness
Field triage training
2
Which of the following interventions would the EMR most likely perform at the scene of a cardiac arrest?
CPR and defibrillation
Initiation of an intravenous line
Administration of certain medications
Insertion of an endotracheal tube
3
Problems that occur in the prehospital phase of the EMS operation are most often related to:
a lack of control and coordination of resources and personnel.
failure of the dispatcher to obtain accurate information.
EMRs functioning above their level of training.
delayed response times to the scene by EMTs.
4
A cardiac arrest patient’s most crucial contact with the EMS system occurs when:
trained EMRs arrive at the patient’s side.
the receiving hospital is made aware of the situation.
medical control is made aware of the situation.
paramedics arrive and administer advanced care.
5
Which of the following pieces of equipment should be included in the EMR’s life support kit?
Endotracheal tubes
Mouth-to-mask ventilation device
Manual defibrillator
Mechanical suction device
6
What level of EMS provider is able to perform limited ALS skills?
Paramedic
EMT
Advanced EMT
EMR
7
The EMS system can be considered a component of public health because:
the services it provides are available to allpeople in a community.
thehealth department mandates that EMS responders carry certain equipment.
its primary role is to provide illness and injury prevention programs.
EMSprovides transportation directly to an emergency department.
8
Roles and responsibilities of the EMR include all of the following, except:
prompt and safe response to the scene.
ensuring the safety of self and others.
adequately assessing every patient.
transporting the patient to the hospital.
9
Which of the following statements regarding an EMR’s attitude and conduct is not correct?
As an EMR, you will be judged by your attitude and conduct.
A stern tone of voice will ensure that you gain your patient’s confidence.
Information regarding the patient should not beshared with your family.
Maintaining a neat and professional appearance provides reassurance.
10
Which of the following functions would the EMS medical director be the least likely to perform?
Responding to the scene of an emergency
Providing medical direction via two-way radio
Establishing medical policies and procedures
Providing direction during an EMR’s initial training
11
Skills commonly performed by the EMR include all of the following, except:
intravenous therapy.
treating shock.
splinting fractures.
hemorrhage control.
12
Firefighters and law enforcement personnel are likely to be the first EMRs to arrive at a scene because:
of their location or speed in responding to the call.
they are trained in all aspects of an emergency call.
they are typically paid and are on call 24 hours a day.
most communities do not have EMTs or paramedics.
13
Fire units are often a crucial part of the EMS system because they:
always arrive at the scene before EMTs or paramedics.
are better trained than EMTs to assist paramedics.
provide protection and control of the scene.
provide specialized rescue such as patient extrication.
14
Which of the following most accurately describes an emergency medical responder (EMR)?
The first medically trained person to arrive at the scene
An individual who provides initial advanced lifesupport
An individual who responds to the scene in an ambulance
A firefighter or police officer who assists the paramedics
15
The US Department of Transportation’s responsibility is to
maintain a registry of all certified EMRs in the country.
develop the national education standards for the EMR.
determine each EMR’s scope of practice.
credential the EMR through a system of testing.
16
When EMTs or paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, the EMR should:
accompany the patient to the receiving medical facility.
obtain a signature from the EMT who is assuming patient care.
assist the EMTs in continuing the care that he or she initiated.
assume that his or her assistance will no longer be required.
17
When documenting the events of an emergency call, the EMR should include the:
treatment provided before EMS arrival.
diagnosis provided by the paramedics.
treatment provided by the paramedics.
names of all personnel at the scene.
18
The EMR must possess the ability to:
sustain a patient’s life for several hours.
function at the same level as an EMT.
avoid improvisation whenever possible.
treat patients using limited equipment.
19
Enhanced 9-1-1 centers have the capability to:
automatically dispatch aeromedical support when a call is received.
provide immediate ALS instructions to the caller.
determine the physical location of the landline used to call 9-1-1.
function as medical control in the absence of a licensed physician.
20
In order to keep his or her certification current, the EMR must:
respond to at least five calls per month.
meet with the medical director.
be evaluated by a senior paramedic.
attend continuing education classes.
21
A basic life support (BLS) ambulance is most accurately defined as:
an emergency response vehicle equipped with a defibrillator.
any transport vehicle that is staffed by at least two EMRs.
a properly equipped vehicle that is staffed by EMT personnel.
any transport vehicle staffed by EMTs with additional training.

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