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)
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)