EMR FINAL STUDY GUIDE

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

• 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

• D. A fire fighter or police officer who assists the paramedics

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

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.

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

• A. any transport vehicle that is staffed by at least two EMRs.

• B. an emergency response vehicle equipped with a defibrillator.

• C. a properly equipped vehicle that is staffed by EMT personnel.

• D. any transport vehicle staffed by EMTs with additional training.

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

• A. accompany the patient to the receiving medical facility.

• B. assume that his or her assistance will no longer be required.

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

• D. obtain a signature from the EMT who is assuming patient care.

Which of the following interventions would the EMR most likely perform at the scene of a

cardiac arrest?

• A. CPR and defibrillation

• B. Insertion of an endotracheal tube

• C. Administration of certain medications

• D. Initiation of an intravenous line

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

• A. provide protection and control of the scene.

• B. are better trained than EMTs to assist paramedics.

• C. always arrive at the scene before EMTs or paramedics.

• D. provide specialized rescue such as patient extrication.

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

• A. EMS provides transportation directly to an emergency department.

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

• C. its primary role is to provide illness and injury prevention programs.

• D. the health department mandates that EMS responders carry certain equipment.

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 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.