EMR Test #1 (Chapters 1-7) Practice Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

Which of the following MOST accurately describes an emergency medical responder (EMR)? A. An individual who provides initial advanced life support B. An individual who responds to the scene in an ambulance C. The first medically trained person to arrive at the scene D. A fire fighter or police officer who assists the paramedics - Answer C. The first medically trained person to arrive at the scene Fire fighters and law enforcement personnel are likely to be the first EMRs to arrive at a scene because: A. they are trained in all aspects of an emergency call. B. they are typically paid and are on call 24 hours a day. C. most communities do not have EMTs or paramedics. D. of their location or speed in responding to the call. - Answer D. of their location or speed in responding to the call. A cardiac arrest patient's most crucial contact with the EMS system occurs when: A. trained EMRs arrive at the patient's side. B. medical control is made aware of the situation. C. paramedics arrive and administer advanced care. D. the receiving hospital is made aware of the situation. - Answer A. trained EMRs arrive at the patient's side. When EMTs or paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, the EMR should:A. accompany the patient to the receiving medical facility. B. assume that his or her assistance will no longer be required. C. assist the EMTs in continuing the care that he or she initiated. D. obtain a signature from the EMT who is assuming patient care. - Answer C. assist the EMTs in continuing the care that he or she initiated. Which of the following interventions would the EMR most likely perform at the scene of a cardiac arrest? A. CPR and defibrillation B. Administration of certain medications C. Insertion of an endotracheal tube D. Initiation of an intravenous line - Answer A. CPR and defibrillation