EMR Chapter 1-6 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the primary goal of an Emergency Medical Responder?
✔✔To provide immediate care to the sick or injured until higher-level care arrives.
What does “scope of practice” mean for an EMR?
✔✔The legal limits of care you are allowed to provide.
What is the main purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
✔✔To protect responders from exposure to hazards and infection.
What is the first link in the chain of survival for cardiac emergencies?
✔✔Early recognition and activation of EMS.
What does “Standard of Care” refer to in emergency response?
✔✔The level of care expected from someone with your training.
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,What is the main purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?
✔✔To protect individuals who voluntarily provide emergency care in good faith.
Why should an EMR avoid giving medical advice outside their training?
✔✔It may be unsafe and could result in legal liability.
What is the best way to reduce the spread of disease when providing care?
✔✔Wash hands thoroughly before and after contact.
What is the term for deciding the order of care for multiple patients?
✔✔Triage
What does “BLS” stand for?
✔✔Basic Life Support
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
✔✔To transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
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,What is the normal adult resting heart rate?
✔✔60 to 100 beats per minute.
What is the term for difficulty breathing?
✔✔Dyspnea
Why is it important to document all patient care provided?
✔✔For legal protection and continuity of care.
What is the purpose of a primary assessment?
✔✔To quickly identify life-threatening conditions.
What does AVPU stand for in patient assessment?
✔✔Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive.
What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?
✔✔About 2 inches (5 cm).
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, What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths for one-rescuer adult CPR?
✔✔30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What does SAMPLE stand for in patient history taking?
✔✔Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events
leading to illness/injury.
What should you do if a patient refuses care?
✔✔Explain the risks, document the refusal, and have them sign a refusal form if possible.
What is the first priority in any emergency?
✔✔Personal and scene safety.
What is the proper method to open an airway in an unresponsive patient with suspected spinal
injury?
✔✔Jaw-thrust maneuver.
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the primary goal of an Emergency Medical Responder?
✔✔To provide immediate care to the sick or injured until higher-level care arrives.
What does “scope of practice” mean for an EMR?
✔✔The legal limits of care you are allowed to provide.
What is the main purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
✔✔To protect responders from exposure to hazards and infection.
What is the first link in the chain of survival for cardiac emergencies?
✔✔Early recognition and activation of EMS.
What does “Standard of Care” refer to in emergency response?
✔✔The level of care expected from someone with your training.
1
,What is the main purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?
✔✔To protect individuals who voluntarily provide emergency care in good faith.
Why should an EMR avoid giving medical advice outside their training?
✔✔It may be unsafe and could result in legal liability.
What is the best way to reduce the spread of disease when providing care?
✔✔Wash hands thoroughly before and after contact.
What is the term for deciding the order of care for multiple patients?
✔✔Triage
What does “BLS” stand for?
✔✔Basic Life Support
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
✔✔To transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
2
,What is the normal adult resting heart rate?
✔✔60 to 100 beats per minute.
What is the term for difficulty breathing?
✔✔Dyspnea
Why is it important to document all patient care provided?
✔✔For legal protection and continuity of care.
What is the purpose of a primary assessment?
✔✔To quickly identify life-threatening conditions.
What does AVPU stand for in patient assessment?
✔✔Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive.
What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?
✔✔About 2 inches (5 cm).
3
, What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths for one-rescuer adult CPR?
✔✔30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What does SAMPLE stand for in patient history taking?
✔✔Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events
leading to illness/injury.
What should you do if a patient refuses care?
✔✔Explain the risks, document the refusal, and have them sign a refusal form if possible.
What is the first priority in any emergency?
✔✔Personal and scene safety.
What is the proper method to open an airway in an unresponsive patient with suspected spinal
injury?
✔✔Jaw-thrust maneuver.
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
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