EMR Final Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+

EMR Final Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ 1. You have received orders over the radio to give oxygen to a patient. This would be called: On-line medical direction 2. After attending an Emergency Medical Responder course, a friend asks you, "What duties does an Emergency Medical Responder perform?" You explain that your patient-related duties include: Safely gaining access to the patient 3. What is the term used to describe specific instructions from the medical director for providing care for a particular medical condition or injury? Standing orders 4. Which is one of the features of professionalism as it relates to the EMS provider? Well-groomed 5. An EMR has touched a patient against his/her will. This can be a violation of the patient's civil rights.This is called Battery 6. An EMR is working for a paid fire/rescue service. They are required to provide care under the: Duty to act concept 7. In which of the following situations would it be acceptable to share confidential information When giving a report to arriving medical professionals 8. Engine 111 is called to a motor vehicle crash. As you arrive, you see two cars and two victims walking around. As you approach the two victims, they state that they are not injured, and do not need your help.You should: Carefully document the refusal of care 9. An 18-year-old male has been in a motor vehicle crash. The patient is alert and competent. You intro-duce yourself and ask if you can treat him and he says okay. What type of consent was provided in this situation? Expressed 10. An organism that is capable of causing infection is known as a/an: Pathogen 11. Which of the following is the route of exposure through the skin. Absorption 12. What is the primary job duty of the EMR at a HAZMAT scene? Use personal protection 13. You show up to work feeling less than enthusiastic about your job, and even experiencing low self esteem and hopelessness. This is called? Burnout 14. Which of the following is a common immunization recommended to EMS providers? Varicella 15. You respond to a call for a 47-year-old woman with abdominal pain. The patient points to the upper right side of her abdomen. You report the region of the patient's pain as the: RUQ 16. A patient reports that he has fallen, and he has a deformity to the lower leg near the ankle, on the inside of the leg. This most likely is an injury to which of the following body systems? Musculoskeletal system 17. Which body system is used to regulate blood sugar through hormone response? Endocrine 18. You respond to a call for an injured person and find the patient lying on his back. This is the known as what type of position? Supine 19. Which of the following would be an expected response to sympathetic stimulation? Heart rate increases. 20. Which of the following causes anaerobic metabolism? Too little oxygen. 21. Which of the following causes electrical failure within the heart? Ventricular fibrillation. 22. When moving or lifting a patient, it is important to do which of the following? Use good body mechanics 23. You encounter a combative patient. You and the police need to restrain the patient. Which of the following would be a guideline to follow? Establish a clear plan of action 24. How many rescuers are recommended when performing a direct ground lift? Three 25. The best method for transferring a patient with no suspected spine injury from the stretcher over to a bed is the: Draw sheet method 26. Which of these types of communication involves body language? Nonverbal 27. You are at the scene of a motor vehicle crash. The patient is telling you what happened. Active listening with this patient would include: Asking clarifying questions 28. When you are speaking on a radio, it is important that you: Speak clearly 29. You are called to testify in court about the care you provided to a patient. Why might your run report be the subject of an attorney's questioning? It is a legal document 30. When filling out a patient care report, you write 18 for the respirations and it should have been 16. How should you correct this error? Draw a single line through the error and initial it 31. A patient who has a partial airway obstruction would most likely present with: Noisy breathing 32. You are called to the city pool to treat a drowning victim. The child slipped into the pool and was under the water only for a short time. There is nothing to indicate that the child has a spinal injury. How should you open the victim's airway? Head-tilt/chin-lift 33. For patients who have a suspected spinal injury, you should first attempt to open the airway using the: Jaw-thrust 34. Which of these is a concern in the airway management of elderly patients? The jaw-thrust maneuver may need to be used more often because of the higher risk of spinal injury 35. You are performing rescue breathing for a patient with a barrier device. You notice that the stomach of the patient is getting very large. Which of these is most likely the cause of this situation? You are blowing too forcefully 36. You are treating a patient who is coughing forcefully and it appears as if he is choking. His skin color is good. Which of these is your most appropriate action? Observe the patient and encourage continued coughing 37. What is a common device used for giving a high concentration of oxygen to a patient who is breathing? Non-rebreather mask 38. Oxygen tanks should always be secured and lying flat in order to: Prevent damage to the cylinder 39. Hazards that exist when using oxygen include: Oxygen and oils when mixed together can cause an explosion 40. What is the fifth link in the chain of survival? Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care 41. What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for a child? One-third the depth of the chest or about two inches 42. You and your partner are responding to a call for a 57-year-old unresponsive patient. You have used the AED to deliver a shock to the patient. The patient remains in cardiac arrest. You and your partner begin giving ventilations using a resuscitation mask, along with chest compressions. You should compress the patient's chest _______ times for every _______ breath(s) your partner gives. 30, 2 43. Which of the following would be classified as a symptom? Nausea 44. The pulse of an infant is assessed at the: Upper arm 45. Which acronym do you use to assess a patient's mental status? AVPU 46. You and your partner are dispatched to a crime scene where there is a stabbing victim. What is your first priority? Perform a scene size-up 47. You are called to the home of a 55-year-old male patient who says he feels like an elephant is standing on his chest. This is known as the patient's: Chief complaint 48. In a secondary assessment, you should: Obtain the patient's history 49. What is the purpose of a primary assessment? To quickly find all life-threatening issues 50. What is the purpose of a reassessment? To identify changes in the patient's status 51. What term is used when a person's coronary arteries are not able to supply enough blood and oxygen to the heart muscle? Angina 52. Responding to a call at the home of a patient complaining of shortness of breath, you find a 77-year-old male sitting at the table. In addition to being short of breath, his ankles are swollen. He states that he had a heart attack six months ago. What condition is the patient likely experiencing? Congestive heart failure 53. What will happen if a patient has respiratory compromise and is left untreated? Hypoxia 54. Often people who are experiencing dyspnea will sit or stand with their hands on their knees, shoulders arched upward, and their head forward. What is this position called? Tripod position 55. A patient who has hypoglycemia may appear to be: Intoxicated 56. Which route of entry would carbon monoxide best be classified? Inhalation 57. You and your crew respond to a call at the home of a child who has had a seizure. Family members are concerned and want to know what caused the seizure. Which of the following is a probable cause of the seizure? Fever 58. Which of the Cincinnati Pre-hospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) is evaluated when you ask a potential stroke patient to smile? Facial droop 59. You are in the house of a patient you suspect is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Which of these is your most important intervention? Remove everyone from the residence 60. Your 60-year-old male is complaining of weakness, generalized swelling, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and a decrease in urine output. Your patient is most likely suffering from: Renal failure 61. You are responding to a construction site on a hot day where a worker has become dizzy. On your arrival, you find a patient on the ground. He is sweating heavily and his skin is cool to the touch. Based on these signs, what is he suffering from? Heat exhaustion 62. You are responding to a traumatic drowning incident, as an EMR, what should you do? Stabilize the patient's head and neck until EMS arrives 63. Which of the following describes heat loss through convection? Standing in the wind wearing a sweat soaked tee shirt 64. Which of these would be the most critical sign or symptom of an allergic reaction? Respiratory distress 65. A type of laceration that has smooth edges, bleeds freely and caused by very sharp objects is known as a/an: Incision 66. A burn patient whose skin is red and has blisters is said to have: Partial-thickness burns 67. Which of the following wounds does a loose flap of torn tissue characterize? Avulsion 68. You are caring for a patient who has had his right hand cut off by a chain saw. What is your most important treatment for this patient? Control the bleeding 69. Which of these types of burns will most likely require flushing with water as part of the treatment? Chemical 70. Which of the following is true regarding shock? It can be life threatening if not treated 71. A patient has been shot in the leg and has lost a significant amount of blood that has caused his blood pressure to drop. What type of shock is he experiencing? Hemorrhagic 72. Care for patients with possible musculoskeletal injuries includes: Assessing and caring for all life-threatening problems first 73. What body system protects organs, makes blood cells, provides body support and movement? Musculoskeletal system 74. Which of the following is a symptom of a musculoskeletal injury? Tenderness 75. An open musculoskeletal injury is best defined as a/an: Injury where a bone tears through the skin 76. If a high-energy mechanism of injury leads to a suspicion of spinal injuries, it is now being recommended to: Proceed with spinal immobilization if distracting injuries are also present 77. Signs and symptoms of an injury to the head include: Nausea, vomiting and a combative behavior 78. If the mechanism of injury points to possible spinal injuries, you should: Disregard mechanism and proceed without spinal immobilization of no distracting factors 79. Your assessment of a chest injury begins with: Exposure of the chest area 80. A sucking chest wound must be sealed immediately to prevent: Air from entering the wound 81. Which of the following would be considered a "hollow organ"? Intestines 82. Your patient is vomiting bright red blood. What does this indicate? Active internal bleeding 83. Which of these indicates an imminent delivery: Crowning 84. Which of the following is the stage of labor that begins with the baby entering the birth canal? Second 85. Which is the correct sequence of steps for caring for a newborn baby after delivery? Clear the airway-if needed, ensure the baby is breathing, clamp the umbilical cord, and keep the baby warm 86. The placenta is: A special organ where oxygen and nutrients pass between the mother and fetus 87. What is the most important thing to do for a pregnant female with supine hypotensive syndrome? Place the patient onto her left side 88. Because the tongue is larger in an infant and child, it can more easily cause: Airway obstruction 89. Which of these is part of the pediatric assessment triangle? Appearance 90. Which of the following should you first report your suspicions of child abuse? Ambulance personnel 91. Aside from genetics, aging is greatly affected by: Lifestyle and environment 92. When dealing with geriatric patients, you should: Shake the patient's hand 93. Which of these would indicate emotional abuse of the elderly Threats of harm or humiliation 94. Which of the following is the last phase of an emergency call? Transfer of care 95. Which of these actions best describes what an EMR should do when a patient is trapped in an over-turned vehicle? Pull the patient to safety 96. After scene safety, what is your primary duty at the scene of an emergency? Wait for the paramedics 97. Which of these is the first method that should be used to obtain access for a patient trapped in a car? Try the door handle 98. When should the EMR triage patients? When there are more patients than there are rescuers 99. Which of these is assessed during the START triage system? Mental status 100.Which of the following is the most realistic definition of a Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI)? More victims than can be safely cared for