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EXSS 288 Exam 1 | University of North Carolina at

Chapel Hill | 2026/2027 | Questions and Correct

Detailed Answers | Exam Preparation Material




Purpose of EMS system: - ANSWER-Bring rapid medical

care to a victim with a life threatening injury or illness




Care provided until advanced personnel arrive -

ANSWER-Care by layperson:

-Stay with the victim try to calm

-Monitor the situation

-Adjust care as needed

Care by professional rescuer

-more advanced training

, -better able to assess needs and treat more effectively

than a lay responder (police etc)




Responsibilities as a professional rescuer: - ANSWER-

Duty to respond when on the job

Have a plan for your response

Know your scope of practice, keep certification current

Ensuring safety of you, team members, bystanders

Assess the scene to gain safe access to victim

Determine any threats to victims life

Summon advanced medical personnel when necessary

Provide care of the victim

Assist more advanced medical personnel (stick around)

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