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

transporting the patient to the hospital.

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

attend continuing education classes.

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

Responding to the scene of an emergency

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

determine the physical location of the caller via the computer.

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

provide them with a hand-off report and assist as needed.

When a dispatcher receives a call for a patient in cardiac arrest, he or she should be able to:

provide the caller with instructions on how to perform CPR.

When dispatched to an emergency call, you should:

not respond until you are sure of the location.

The emergency lights and siren on your response vehicle:

allow you to request the right of way.

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

The first medically trained person to arrive at the scene

Routine postrun activities include all of the following, except:

conducting a critical incident stress debriefing.

Upon arrival at an emergency scene, your first priority is to:

park your vehicle in a safe location.

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

trained EMRs arrive at the patient’s side.

What is rotor “wash”?

Winds that are generated by the main rotor

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

the services it provides are available to all people in a community.

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

treatment provided before EMS arrival.

Guidelines for effective radio communication include all of the following, except:

pausing every 60 seconds and saying, “Do you copy?”

An important aspect of caring for a sick or injured child is to:

ask a parent to hold the child if the illness or injury permits.

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1
Roles and responsibilities of the EMR include all of the following, except:
adequately assessing every patient.
ensuring the safety of self and others.
transporting the patient to the hospital.
prompt and safe response to the scene.
2
In order to keep his or her certification current, the EMR must:
be evaluated by a senior paramedic.
meet with the medical director.
attend continuing education classes.
respond to at least five calls per month.
3
Your main priority when responding to any emergency scene is to:
use your lights and siren.
get there safely and quickly.
request a paramedic ambulance.
use a police escort vehicle
4
Which of the following functions would the EMS medical director be the least likely to perform?
Providing medical direction via two-way radio
Responding to the scene of an emergency
Establishing medical policies and procedures
Providing direction during an EMR’s initial training
5
Enhanced 9-1-1 centers have the capability to:
determine the physical location of the caller via the computer.
function as medical control in the absence of a licensed physician.
automatically dispatch aeromedical support when a call is received.
provide immediate ALS instructions to the caller.
6
When EMTs or paramedics arrive at an emergency scene, the EMR should:
apprise family members who may be present at the scene.
disengage from patient care and give them room to work.
notify the dispatcher of their arrival and then depart the scene.
provide them with a hand-off report and assist as needed.
7
When a dispatcher receives a call for a patient in cardiac arrest, he or she should be able to:
function as a paramedic until advanced help arrives at the scene.
determine to which hospital the patient should be transported.
provide the caller with instructions on how to perform CPR.
obtain the patient’s entire medical history over the telephone.
8
When dispatched to an emergency call, you should:
not respond until you are sure of the location.
call the dispatcher by phone to confirm directions.
get in your response vehicle and proceed immediately.
send a “received call” message to the dispatcher via text.
9
The emergency lights and siren on your response vehicle:
will get you to the scene more quickly.
should be used only on the highway.
maximize your safety when responding.
allow you to request the right of way.
10
Which of the following interventions would the EMR most likely perform at the scene of a cardiac arrest?
Initiation of an intravenous line
Insertion of an endotracheal tube
Administration of certain medications
CPR and defibrillation
11
Which of the following MOST accurately describes an emergency medical responder (EMR)?
A fire fighter or police officer who assists the paramedics
An individual who responds to the scene in an ambulance
The first medically trained person to arrive at the scene
An individual who provides initial advanced life support
12
Routine postrun activities include all of the following, except:
informing dispatch of when you are in service.
completing all necessary documentation.
conducting a critical incident stress debriefing.
cleaning equipment and replacing supplies.
13
Upon arrival at an emergency scene, your first priority is to:
put on a reflective safety vest.
park your vehicle in a safe location.
determine the exact number of patients.
keep your emergency lights on.
14
A cardiac arrest patient’s most crucial contact with the EMS system occurs when:
medical control is made aware of the situation.
paramedics arrive and administer advanced care.
trained EMRs arrive at the patient’s side.
the receiving hospital is made aware of the situation.
15
What is rotor “wash”?
Debris that is projected away from the aircraft
The maximum speed at which the tail rotor spins
Winds that are generated by the main rotor
The degree of flexibility of the main rotor
16
The EMS system can be considered a component of public health because:
the health department mandates that EMS responders carry certain equipment.
EMS provides transportation directly to an emergency department.
its primary role is to provide illness and injury prevention programs.
the services it provides are available to all people in a community.
17
. Sick or injured patients may not always understand what you are doing or saying because they:
are often scared.
are thinking about their family.
experience trauma-induced hearing loss.
do not trust your abilities.
18
Skills commonly performed by the EMR include all of the following, except:
intravenous therapy.
treating shock.
splinting fractures
hemorrhage control.
19
When documenting the events of an emergency call, the EMR should include the:
treatment provided by the paramedics.
names of all personnel at the scene.
diagnosis provided by the paramedics.
treatment provided before EMS arrival.
20
Which of the following prefixes is used when referring to the heart?
Hyper-
Vaso-
. Cardio-
Hypo-
21
The prefix hyper- means:
above or excessive.
abnormally slow.
below or deficient.
rapid or swift.
22
Guidelines for effective radio communication include all of the following, except:
reducing background noise as much as you possibly can.
avoiding words that are difficult to hear, such as “yes” and “no.”
holding the microphone 2" to 3" from your mouth.
pausing every 60 seconds and saying, “Do you copy?”
23
In which of the following phases of an EMS call is the EMR typically not involved?
Response to the scene
Transferring patient care
Transport to the hospital
Updating responding EMS units
24
An important aspect of caring for a sick or injured child is to:
remove any toys because they will likely distract the child.
recall that most children are uncooperative when they are sick.
stand over the child to reassure him or her that you can help.
ask a parent to hold the child if the illness or injury permits.

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