RED CROSS EMR FINAL EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWERED
,It is important to listen empathetically and use a gentle tone of voice with family members of a
dying person because-
A: research has found that these behaviors will encourage the family members to follow your
instructions
B:these behaviors will help the family cope with the situation
C: family members need to express their rage and anger, misbehaviors will make you a likely,
neutral, target
D: false reassurance is and words of hope are the best way to get your job done as quickly and
efficiently as possible B
The primary responsibilities of a first responder include-
A: reassuring the victims friends and family
B: assisting more advanced personnel
C: keeping knowledge of emergency care up to date
D: ensuring initial emergency care D
The first responder can help ease a victim's fears and inspire his/her confidence by-
A: controlling bystanders or directing them to assist
B: assisting the more advanced personnel
C: presenting a professional appearance
D: recording what is seen and heard at the scene C
Why is it important to make the emergency scenes safe if possible?
A: to ensure that the emergency medical technicians are able to reach the victim
B: to ensure the safety of the first responder and of others
C: to prevent additional accidents
D: to allow you to do your job B
When should a first responder move a victim of an illness or injury who's not in immediate
danger?
A: Only after additional personnel are called to the scene
, B: first responders should never move victims of illness or injury
C: to prevent additional accidents
D: only after the victim has been assessed and properly cared for. D
Personal protective equipment includes
A: soap and antiseptic hand cleaners
B: puncture resistant containers
C: disposable gloves, gowns, and masks D
When can a first responder stop care on the patient once care has begun?
A: if the first responder determines that the patient is dead.
B: if the family member tells the first responder the patient is dead.
C: if the first responder is summoned to a more serious situation
D: when a person with higher or equal training relieves the first responder. D
You have arrived at the scene of a vehicle collision where there are downed electrical wires you
should-
A: assume the wires are energized and move any crowd back from the danger zone
B: check to see if the wires are energized and, if not, go ahead and move them.
C: tell the victims to try to remove themselves from the scene
D: you something non conductive to move the wires so that you can reach the victims A
Muscle action is controlled by which of the following?
A:the nervous system
B:the genitourinary system
C:the endocrine system
D: the respiratory system A
A first responder may have a strong emotional reaction to a specific situation that interferes
with his or her ability to function, this condition is known as-
A: an emergency reaction
B: anxiety transmission
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWERED
,It is important to listen empathetically and use a gentle tone of voice with family members of a
dying person because-
A: research has found that these behaviors will encourage the family members to follow your
instructions
B:these behaviors will help the family cope with the situation
C: family members need to express their rage and anger, misbehaviors will make you a likely,
neutral, target
D: false reassurance is and words of hope are the best way to get your job done as quickly and
efficiently as possible B
The primary responsibilities of a first responder include-
A: reassuring the victims friends and family
B: assisting more advanced personnel
C: keeping knowledge of emergency care up to date
D: ensuring initial emergency care D
The first responder can help ease a victim's fears and inspire his/her confidence by-
A: controlling bystanders or directing them to assist
B: assisting the more advanced personnel
C: presenting a professional appearance
D: recording what is seen and heard at the scene C
Why is it important to make the emergency scenes safe if possible?
A: to ensure that the emergency medical technicians are able to reach the victim
B: to ensure the safety of the first responder and of others
C: to prevent additional accidents
D: to allow you to do your job B
When should a first responder move a victim of an illness or injury who's not in immediate
danger?
A: Only after additional personnel are called to the scene
, B: first responders should never move victims of illness or injury
C: to prevent additional accidents
D: only after the victim has been assessed and properly cared for. D
Personal protective equipment includes
A: soap and antiseptic hand cleaners
B: puncture resistant containers
C: disposable gloves, gowns, and masks D
When can a first responder stop care on the patient once care has begun?
A: if the first responder determines that the patient is dead.
B: if the family member tells the first responder the patient is dead.
C: if the first responder is summoned to a more serious situation
D: when a person with higher or equal training relieves the first responder. D
You have arrived at the scene of a vehicle collision where there are downed electrical wires you
should-
A: assume the wires are energized and move any crowd back from the danger zone
B: check to see if the wires are energized and, if not, go ahead and move them.
C: tell the victims to try to remove themselves from the scene
D: you something non conductive to move the wires so that you can reach the victims A
Muscle action is controlled by which of the following?
A:the nervous system
B:the genitourinary system
C:the endocrine system
D: the respiratory system A
A first responder may have a strong emotional reaction to a specific situation that interferes
with his or her ability to function, this condition is known as-
A: an emergency reaction
B: anxiety transmission
