EMR Chapter 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EMR Chapter 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Who is usually the first trained person to respond to a medical emergency? A. Paramedic B. Doctor C. Emergency Medical Responder D. Nurse What is the first priority when arriving at an emergency scene? A. Check the patient’s blood pressure B. Ensure personal safety C. Begin CPR immediately D. Call the patient’s family Which of the following best describes the EMS system? A. A group of police officers and firefighters B. A single ambulance crew 2 C. A network of emergency personnel and equipment providing care D. Only hospital emergency rooms What does EMR stand for? A. Emergency Medical Rescue B. Emergency Medical Responder C. Emergency Medical Report D. Emergency Medical Routine What should you do before approaching an injured person? A. Ask their name B. Check the scene for safety C. Give them water D. Call their workplace What is the first link in the chain of survival? A. Early defibrillation B. Early recognition and activation of EMS 3 C. Early hospital care D. Early medication What type of consent is assumed when a patient is unconscious? A. Expressed consent B. Implied consent C. Verbal consent D. Written consent What does “scope of practice” mean? A. Where an EMR is allowed to work B. The duties and care an EMR is legally allowed to perform C. The number of patients an EMR can treat D. The hours an EMR works What is the primary role of an Emergency Medical Responder? A. Transport patients to the hospital B. Provide immediate lifesaving care until advanced help arrives 4 C. Perform surgery on the scene D. Only provide emotional support What is the primary reason to use personal protective equipment? A. To look professional B. To keep uniforms clean C. To prevent exposure to pathogens D. To avoid sweating What should you do if a patient refuses care but is fully alert and informed? A. Ignore them and start treatment B. Call the police immediately C. Respect the refusal and document it D. Leave without speaking to them What is the universal emergency number in the United States? A. 112 B. 911 5 C. 000