Emergency Medical Responder Questions and Answers Graded A+

Emergency Medical Responder Questions and Answers Graded A+ An emergency medical responder (EMR) is? The first medically trained person to arrive on the scene of an emergency An EMR course will teach you what? The basics of good patient care and skills you will need to deliver appropriate care to people who have been involved in an accident or who have suddenly become ill until more highly trained emergency personnel arrive. What are several roles and responsibilities as an EMR? 1) Maintain equipment in a ready state. 2) Respond promptly and safely to the scene of an accident or sudden illness. 3) ENSURE THAT THE SCENE IS SAFE FROM HAZARDS. 4) Protect yourself 5) Protect the incident scene and patients from further harm. 6) Summon appropriate assistance (EMTs, fire department, rescue squad. 7) Gain access to the patient. 8) Perform patient assessment What characteristics are needed to be a good EMR? 1) Honesty and integrity 2) Aware of the patient's feelings by having empathy for them. 3) Professional attitude and conduct. What are the five stages of grief? 1) Denial 2) Anger 3) Bargaining 4) Depression 5) Acceptance Explain the first stage in grief? 1) The first stage in the grief process is DENIAL. A person experiencing DENIAL cannot believe what is happening. Explain the second stage of grief? 2) The second stage of the grief process is ANGER. By understanding that ANGER is a normal reaction to stress can also help you deal with anger that is directed toward you by a patient or patient's family. Explain the third stage of grief? 3) The third stage of the grief process is BARGAINING. BARGAINING is the act of trying to make a deal to postpone death and dying. Explain the fourth stage of grief? 4) The fourth stage of the grief process is DEPRESSION. DEPRESSION is often characterized by sadness or despair Explain the FINAL stage of grief? 5) The final stage of the grief process is ACCEPTANCE. ACCEPTANCE does not mean that you are satisfied with the situation. It means that you understand that death and dying cannot be changed. Three components of stress management? 1) recognizing stress 2) preventing stress 3) reducing stress What are the signs and symptoms of stress? 1) Irritability 2) Inability to concentrate 3) Change in normal disposition 4) Difficulty sleeping or nightmares 5) Anxiety 6) Indecisiveness 7) Guilt 8) Loss of appetite 9) Loss of interest in sexual relations 10) Loss of interest in work 11) Isolation 12) Feeling of hopelessness 13) Alcohol or drug misuse or abuse 14) Physical