EMR Test #1 (Chapters 1-7) Practice Questions with correct answers

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 Correct 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. Correct 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 sit