For Emergency Medical Responder:
First On Scene :
12th Edition By Chris Le Baudor
, Table Of Content
Chapter: 1 Introduction To EMS Systems 1
Chapter: 2 Legal And Ethical Principles Of Emergency Care 8
Chapter: 3 Wellness And Safety Of The Emergency Medical Responder 15
Chapter: 4 Introduction To Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, 21
Chapter: 5 Introduction To Pathophysiology 27
Chapter: 6 Principles Of Lifting, Moving, And Positioning Of Patients 33
Chapter: 7 Principles Of Effective Communication 39
Chapter: 8 Principles Of Effective Documentation45
Chapter: 9 Principles Of Airway Management And Ventilation 51
Chapter: 10 Principles Of Oxygen Therapy 59
Chapter: 11 Principles Of Resuscitation 64
Chapter: 12 Obtaining A Medical History And Vital Signs 70
Chapter: 13 Principles Of Patient Assessment 76
Chapter: 14 Caring For Cardiac Emergencies 83
Chapter: 15 Caring For Respiratory Emergencies 90 Chapter:
16 Caring For Common Medical Emergencies 96
Chapter: 17 Caring For Environmental Emergencies 104
Chapter: 18 Caring For Soft-Tissue Injuries And Bleeding 110
Chapter: 19 Recognition And Care Of Shock 117
Chapter: 20 Caring For Muscle And Bone Injuries 125
Chapter: 21 Caring For Head And Spine Injuries 132
Chapter: 22 Caring For Chest And Abdominal Emergencies 137
Chapter: 23 Care During Pregnancy And Childbirth 143
Chapter: 24 Caring For Infants And Children 150
Chapter: 25 Special Considerations For The Geriatric Patient 156
,Chapter: 26 Introduction To EMS Operations And Hazardous Response 162
Chapter: 27 Introduction To Multiple-Casualty Incidents, The Incident Command System, 171
Chapter: 1 Introduction To EMS Systems
1) What Term/Phrase Is Used When Referring To The Chain Of Human Resources And Emergency Services
Linked Together To Provide Continuous Emergency Care From The Scene To The Medical Facility?
A) EMT Resources
B) 911 Services
C) EMS System
D) Emergency Services Correct Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4-5
Objective: 1
2) The Medical Director Is A Physician Who Assumes The Ultimate Responsibility For:
A) Standards, Protocols, And Evaluation Of Patient Care.
B) Certification And Licensure Of Emrs.
C) Staffing Decisions And Hiring.
D) Answering And Dispatching 911 Calls. Correct Answer: A Diff:
1 Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1
3) You Have Received An Order Over The Phone From The Medical Director To Administer Oxygen To The
Patient. This Would Be Called:
A) Off-Line Medical Direction.
B) On-Line Medical Direction.
, C) Hospital Direction.
D) EMS Coordinator Direction. Correct Answer: B Diff:
1 Page Ref: 10
Objective: 12
4) The Procedures That An Emergency Medical Responder Can And Must Legally Provide As Care For A
Patient Are Called:
A) Scope Of Practice.
B) Scope Of Training.
C) Standard Of Care.
D) Standard Of Training. Correct Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 9
Objective: 10
5) Which Agency Coordinates EMS On A National Level And Defines All Levels Of EMS Providers?
A) NEMSES
B) AEMT
C) NHTSA
D) NSPM
Correct Answer: C Diff: 2
Page Ref: 7-8
Objective: 2
6) One Important Point Where Trained And Untrained People Come Together As Part Of The EMS System Is:
A) The 911 Service.
B) Clinical Care.
C) Ambulance Response.
First On Scene :
12th Edition By Chris Le Baudor
, Table Of Content
Chapter: 1 Introduction To EMS Systems 1
Chapter: 2 Legal And Ethical Principles Of Emergency Care 8
Chapter: 3 Wellness And Safety Of The Emergency Medical Responder 15
Chapter: 4 Introduction To Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, 21
Chapter: 5 Introduction To Pathophysiology 27
Chapter: 6 Principles Of Lifting, Moving, And Positioning Of Patients 33
Chapter: 7 Principles Of Effective Communication 39
Chapter: 8 Principles Of Effective Documentation45
Chapter: 9 Principles Of Airway Management And Ventilation 51
Chapter: 10 Principles Of Oxygen Therapy 59
Chapter: 11 Principles Of Resuscitation 64
Chapter: 12 Obtaining A Medical History And Vital Signs 70
Chapter: 13 Principles Of Patient Assessment 76
Chapter: 14 Caring For Cardiac Emergencies 83
Chapter: 15 Caring For Respiratory Emergencies 90 Chapter:
16 Caring For Common Medical Emergencies 96
Chapter: 17 Caring For Environmental Emergencies 104
Chapter: 18 Caring For Soft-Tissue Injuries And Bleeding 110
Chapter: 19 Recognition And Care Of Shock 117
Chapter: 20 Caring For Muscle And Bone Injuries 125
Chapter: 21 Caring For Head And Spine Injuries 132
Chapter: 22 Caring For Chest And Abdominal Emergencies 137
Chapter: 23 Care During Pregnancy And Childbirth 143
Chapter: 24 Caring For Infants And Children 150
Chapter: 25 Special Considerations For The Geriatric Patient 156
,Chapter: 26 Introduction To EMS Operations And Hazardous Response 162
Chapter: 27 Introduction To Multiple-Casualty Incidents, The Incident Command System, 171
Chapter: 1 Introduction To EMS Systems
1) What Term/Phrase Is Used When Referring To The Chain Of Human Resources And Emergency Services
Linked Together To Provide Continuous Emergency Care From The Scene To The Medical Facility?
A) EMT Resources
B) 911 Services
C) EMS System
D) Emergency Services Correct Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4-5
Objective: 1
2) The Medical Director Is A Physician Who Assumes The Ultimate Responsibility For:
A) Standards, Protocols, And Evaluation Of Patient Care.
B) Certification And Licensure Of Emrs.
C) Staffing Decisions And Hiring.
D) Answering And Dispatching 911 Calls. Correct Answer: A Diff:
1 Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1
3) You Have Received An Order Over The Phone From The Medical Director To Administer Oxygen To The
Patient. This Would Be Called:
A) Off-Line Medical Direction.
B) On-Line Medical Direction.
, C) Hospital Direction.
D) EMS Coordinator Direction. Correct Answer: B Diff:
1 Page Ref: 10
Objective: 12
4) The Procedures That An Emergency Medical Responder Can And Must Legally Provide As Care For A
Patient Are Called:
A) Scope Of Practice.
B) Scope Of Training.
C) Standard Of Care.
D) Standard Of Training. Correct Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 9
Objective: 10
5) Which Agency Coordinates EMS On A National Level And Defines All Levels Of EMS Providers?
A) NEMSES
B) AEMT
C) NHTSA
D) NSPM
Correct Answer: C Diff: 2
Page Ref: 7-8
Objective: 2
6) One Important Point Where Trained And Untrained People Come Together As Part Of The EMS System Is:
A) The 911 Service.
B) Clinical Care.
C) Ambulance Response.
