EMR (CANADIAN RED CROSS) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Abandonment - ANSWER-Ending care of a patient without that patient's consent or
without ensuring that someone with equal or greater training will continue that care.
Confidentiality - ANSWER-Protecting a patient's privacy by not revealing any personal
information you learn about the patient except to law enforcement or more advanced
medical care personnel.
Consent - ANSWER-Permission to provide care, given by a patient or qualified
representative, to a responder.
Critical Incident Stress (CIS) - ANSWER-Any emergency response, regardless of the
circumstances, can cause an adverse stress reaction such as CIS. Acute and chronic
versions of similar conditions: signs and symptoms of CIS usually appear soon after the
event, but may not last long.
Duty to act - ANSWER-A legal responsibility of some individual to provide a reasonable
standard of emergency care; may be required by case law, statute, or job description
Emergency medical responder (EMS) - ANSWER-A responder who has successfully
completed a recognized training program in care and transportation of a patient.
Emergency medical system (EMS) - ANSWER-A network of community resources and
medical personnel that provides emergency care to people who are injured or suddenly
ill
First responder - ANSWER-A person trained in emergency care who may be called on
to provide such care as a routine of his or her job; often the first trained professional to
respond to emergencies
Good Samaratin laws - ANSWER-Laws that protect people who willingly give
emergency care while acting in goof faith, without negligence, with reasonable care and
skill, and within the scope of their training.
Interpersonal communication - ANSWER-The process of speaking and listening to other
people at an emergency, scene; can be verbal or nonverbal.
,Medical terminology - ANSWER-Universal language in the medical field, which is clear
and universally understood. Medical terms are often made up of combining form that
contains the core meaning of the term.
List tree elements of self-care: - ANSWER-Exercise, Talking about anything bothering
you, Having hobbies
Hazardous Materials - ANSWER-Substances that are harmful or toxic to the body; can
be liquids, solids, or gases.
Which of the following is NOt a primary responsibility of the responder at an emergency
scene? - ANSWER-Contacting the friend and/or family of the patient
If there is a downed electrical wire at an emergency scene, how far away should any
bystanders be? - ANSWER-At least 15 metres from the downed wire.
Negligence - ANSWER-The failure to provide care at the level for which you are trained,
thereby causing injury or damage to another.
Which of these is not a level recognized by the paramedic association of Canada? -
ANSWER-Emergency Medical Responder
List six signs and symptoms of critical incident stress: - ANSWER-Mood changes, Loss
of appetite, Guilt, Confusion, Depression, Anxiety
When obtaining consent before caring for someone, which of the following do you NOT
have to do? - ANSWER-Have the person sign an acceptance of treatment form.
List three elements of good documentation: - ANSWER-Names of the people involved,
Information gained about the patient, Treatment provided.
Discounting care of a patient without their consent, or without ensuring that someone
with equal or greater training will continue the care, is called: - ANSWER-Abandonment
True or False: The sings and symptoms of CIS usually appear soon after the event -
ANSWER-True
True or False: The sing and symptoms of CIs usually last much longer than those of
PTSD - ANSWER-False
True or False: You should tru to deal with stressful situations on your own before turning
to professional mental health services - ANSWER-False
True or False: Sings and symptoms of CIS can include confusion, anger, and increased
or decreased appetite - ANSWER-True
,True or False: CIS can be caused by an emergency response, regardless of the
circumstances - ANSWER-True
Identify three components of a ration system: - ANSWER-Base station, portable radios,
satellite radios
If you are speaking with a physician, it is important that you: - ANSWER-Repeat any
orders back to the physician
Which of the following is good practice when using a radio? - ANSWER-Speaking
slowly and clearly
Which of the following is a clue that a hazardous material may be present at an
emergency? - ANSWER-Chemical ran sport tanks and/or placards, Clouds of vapour or
spilled solids or liquids, Unusual odours.
True or False: Emergency response plans should be created as soon as you arrive at
the scene of the emergency. - ANSWER-True
True or False: Emergency response plans require you to be aware of the specially
trained personnel in your community and how to contact them. - ANSWER-True
True of False: Emergency response plans can apply to specific buildings or to larger
areas. - ANSWER-True
True or False: Once established, emergency response plans must be practiced
regularly - ANSWER-True
True or False: Emergency response plans should be kept confidential and not circulated
outside your agency - ANSWER-False
Tuberculosis - ANSWER-a respiratory disease caused by a bacterium.
Vector-borne transmission - ANSWER-The transmission of a disease by an animal or
insect bite through exposure to blood or other bodily fluids.
Virus - ANSWER-A disease-causing agent or pathogen that requires another organism
to live and reproduce.
Which of the following can be transmitted by airborne particles? - ANSWER-Meningitis
and tuberculosis
The four conditions that must be present for an infection to be transmitted to someone
are: - ANSWER-1. A pathogen is present. 2. There is enough of a pathogen to cause
infection. 3. A person is susceptible to the pathogen. 4. There is a route of entry.
, List four precautions you can take to prevent disease transmission: - ANSWER-Wearing
personal protective equipment. Practicing good personal hygiene. Cleaning and
disinfecting equipment. Following other good occupational and workplace procedures.
An exposure control plan should include the following elements: - ANSWER-A list of
events covered by the procedure. Direction as to when or how quick;y the individual
should report the exposure incident. Directions for investigating the incident. An outline
of the required medical follow up, including post-exposure vaccination.
When is it acceptable to entree a confined space to help a patient? - ANSWER-When
you have specialized training in dealing with confined spaces.
For encountering emergency situations such as: drugs labs, hostage situations, and
crime scenes what strategy should you use? - ANSWER-Notify the police
Each Safety Data Sheet (SDS) breaks down information about a given substance into
16 categories. Name four of those categories - ANSWER-Identification, First aid
treatment, accidental release, handling and storage.
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - ANSWER-A condition caused by the
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Airborne Transmission - ANSWER-The transmission of a disease by inhaling infected
airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Bacteria - ANSWER-single-celled microorganisms that may cause infections
Blood-borne pathogens - ANSWER-Bacteria and viruses present in human blood and
bodily fluids that can cause disease in humans.
Community-associated MRSA - ANSWER-Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) that occurs in groups of people who have not been recently hospitalized or
have not had a medical procedure.
Direct contact transmission - ANSWER-The transmission of a disease by touching an
infected person's bodily fluids
Hepatitis - ANSWER-A viral infection of the liver.
Herpes - ANSWER-A viral infection that causes eruptions of the skin and mucous
membranes
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - ANSWER-The virus that destroys the body's
ability to fight infection. The resulting state is referred to as AIDS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Abandonment - ANSWER-Ending care of a patient without that patient's consent or
without ensuring that someone with equal or greater training will continue that care.
Confidentiality - ANSWER-Protecting a patient's privacy by not revealing any personal
information you learn about the patient except to law enforcement or more advanced
medical care personnel.
Consent - ANSWER-Permission to provide care, given by a patient or qualified
representative, to a responder.
Critical Incident Stress (CIS) - ANSWER-Any emergency response, regardless of the
circumstances, can cause an adverse stress reaction such as CIS. Acute and chronic
versions of similar conditions: signs and symptoms of CIS usually appear soon after the
event, but may not last long.
Duty to act - ANSWER-A legal responsibility of some individual to provide a reasonable
standard of emergency care; may be required by case law, statute, or job description
Emergency medical responder (EMS) - ANSWER-A responder who has successfully
completed a recognized training program in care and transportation of a patient.
Emergency medical system (EMS) - ANSWER-A network of community resources and
medical personnel that provides emergency care to people who are injured or suddenly
ill
First responder - ANSWER-A person trained in emergency care who may be called on
to provide such care as a routine of his or her job; often the first trained professional to
respond to emergencies
Good Samaratin laws - ANSWER-Laws that protect people who willingly give
emergency care while acting in goof faith, without negligence, with reasonable care and
skill, and within the scope of their training.
Interpersonal communication - ANSWER-The process of speaking and listening to other
people at an emergency, scene; can be verbal or nonverbal.
,Medical terminology - ANSWER-Universal language in the medical field, which is clear
and universally understood. Medical terms are often made up of combining form that
contains the core meaning of the term.
List tree elements of self-care: - ANSWER-Exercise, Talking about anything bothering
you, Having hobbies
Hazardous Materials - ANSWER-Substances that are harmful or toxic to the body; can
be liquids, solids, or gases.
Which of the following is NOt a primary responsibility of the responder at an emergency
scene? - ANSWER-Contacting the friend and/or family of the patient
If there is a downed electrical wire at an emergency scene, how far away should any
bystanders be? - ANSWER-At least 15 metres from the downed wire.
Negligence - ANSWER-The failure to provide care at the level for which you are trained,
thereby causing injury or damage to another.
Which of these is not a level recognized by the paramedic association of Canada? -
ANSWER-Emergency Medical Responder
List six signs and symptoms of critical incident stress: - ANSWER-Mood changes, Loss
of appetite, Guilt, Confusion, Depression, Anxiety
When obtaining consent before caring for someone, which of the following do you NOT
have to do? - ANSWER-Have the person sign an acceptance of treatment form.
List three elements of good documentation: - ANSWER-Names of the people involved,
Information gained about the patient, Treatment provided.
Discounting care of a patient without their consent, or without ensuring that someone
with equal or greater training will continue the care, is called: - ANSWER-Abandonment
True or False: The sings and symptoms of CIS usually appear soon after the event -
ANSWER-True
True or False: The sing and symptoms of CIs usually last much longer than those of
PTSD - ANSWER-False
True or False: You should tru to deal with stressful situations on your own before turning
to professional mental health services - ANSWER-False
True or False: Sings and symptoms of CIS can include confusion, anger, and increased
or decreased appetite - ANSWER-True
,True or False: CIS can be caused by an emergency response, regardless of the
circumstances - ANSWER-True
Identify three components of a ration system: - ANSWER-Base station, portable radios,
satellite radios
If you are speaking with a physician, it is important that you: - ANSWER-Repeat any
orders back to the physician
Which of the following is good practice when using a radio? - ANSWER-Speaking
slowly and clearly
Which of the following is a clue that a hazardous material may be present at an
emergency? - ANSWER-Chemical ran sport tanks and/or placards, Clouds of vapour or
spilled solids or liquids, Unusual odours.
True or False: Emergency response plans should be created as soon as you arrive at
the scene of the emergency. - ANSWER-True
True or False: Emergency response plans require you to be aware of the specially
trained personnel in your community and how to contact them. - ANSWER-True
True of False: Emergency response plans can apply to specific buildings or to larger
areas. - ANSWER-True
True or False: Once established, emergency response plans must be practiced
regularly - ANSWER-True
True or False: Emergency response plans should be kept confidential and not circulated
outside your agency - ANSWER-False
Tuberculosis - ANSWER-a respiratory disease caused by a bacterium.
Vector-borne transmission - ANSWER-The transmission of a disease by an animal or
insect bite through exposure to blood or other bodily fluids.
Virus - ANSWER-A disease-causing agent or pathogen that requires another organism
to live and reproduce.
Which of the following can be transmitted by airborne particles? - ANSWER-Meningitis
and tuberculosis
The four conditions that must be present for an infection to be transmitted to someone
are: - ANSWER-1. A pathogen is present. 2. There is enough of a pathogen to cause
infection. 3. A person is susceptible to the pathogen. 4. There is a route of entry.
, List four precautions you can take to prevent disease transmission: - ANSWER-Wearing
personal protective equipment. Practicing good personal hygiene. Cleaning and
disinfecting equipment. Following other good occupational and workplace procedures.
An exposure control plan should include the following elements: - ANSWER-A list of
events covered by the procedure. Direction as to when or how quick;y the individual
should report the exposure incident. Directions for investigating the incident. An outline
of the required medical follow up, including post-exposure vaccination.
When is it acceptable to entree a confined space to help a patient? - ANSWER-When
you have specialized training in dealing with confined spaces.
For encountering emergency situations such as: drugs labs, hostage situations, and
crime scenes what strategy should you use? - ANSWER-Notify the police
Each Safety Data Sheet (SDS) breaks down information about a given substance into
16 categories. Name four of those categories - ANSWER-Identification, First aid
treatment, accidental release, handling and storage.
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - ANSWER-A condition caused by the
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Airborne Transmission - ANSWER-The transmission of a disease by inhaling infected
airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Bacteria - ANSWER-single-celled microorganisms that may cause infections
Blood-borne pathogens - ANSWER-Bacteria and viruses present in human blood and
bodily fluids that can cause disease in humans.
Community-associated MRSA - ANSWER-Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) that occurs in groups of people who have not been recently hospitalized or
have not had a medical procedure.
Direct contact transmission - ANSWER-The transmission of a disease by touching an
infected person's bodily fluids
Hepatitis - ANSWER-A viral infection of the liver.
Herpes - ANSWER-A viral infection that causes eruptions of the skin and mucous
membranes
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - ANSWER-The virus that destroys the body's
ability to fight infection. The resulting state is referred to as AIDS
