EMR Practice Test 1 2023 with verified questions and answers

A heart attack patient's MOST important contact with the EMS occurs when: trained EMRs arrive at the patient's side For a patient who is unconscious and not injured put them in the _____________ position recovery The sternum has an upper portion called the ____________ and a lower portion called the _____________ . manubrium, xiphoid process This system's primary function is to break down food into a form that can be carried into the body's cells: digestive system A person who understands that a situation cannot be changes is in this stage of grieving: acceptance The physical location of a caller via the computer is possible through ______________ advanced 9-1-1 centers You respond to a patient who is bleeding. You don't have all the necessary supplies so you decide to leave and go to the next patient without telling anyone or doing anything further for the bleeding patient. You may be accused of abandonment You find a patient who is not acting rationally. It seems like he wants to hurt someone. He tells you to leave him alone. You would: law enforcement What is the single MOST important concept when rendering care ? Above all else, do no harm Frequent exposure to stress causing situations to train the mind is an effective way to prevent and reduce unnecessary stress. False The following people are especially at risk for dehydration caused by excess fluid loss: EMS providers, law enforcement officers, fire fighters meaning all of the above To prove negligence you must show: duty to act, breech of duty, proximate cause, injuries meaning all of the above The most important guideline/s to follow when moving a patient are: Ensure your own safety and do no further harm to the patient, both a and b. You arrive at the scene of a two bus accident. The buses are both full of injured people. You should: request additional help using the mobile radio in your response vehicle The EMR must be able to: treat patients using limited equipment The first medically trained person to arrive at the scene of an incident is referred to as: an emergency medical responder If you get at least 8 hours of sleep your _____________________ mental health is better, physical health is better, ability to deal with stress is better, all of the above You arrive at the scene of a person in distress. The ambulance is about 15 minutes away. You assess the patient and correct life threatening conditions, then you should: update the responding EMS unit on the patient's present condition It is important to notify dispatch when you hand over care of your patient to other EMS providers because: to let dispatch know when you are available for another call A person standing facing you with arms at the sides and palms of the hand facing outward is in the ______________________________ . anatomical position