IFSTA CHAPTER 16 2025/2026 |REAL EXAM QUESTIONS| COMPLETE Q&AS

Terms in this set (87) What are the first 3 things a FF should do at an emergency scene? 1. Perform a size up of the incident 2. Evaluate scene safety 3. Recognize the need for more advanced medical care, as needed What is the minimum level of EMS care for entry-level FFs? First aid provider What is within the scope for first aid providers? Infection control CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) CCR (cardiocerebral resuscitation) AED operations Bleeding control Shock control What does AED stand for? Automatic external defibrillator What is another name for emergency medical responder? Medical first responder What is the primary function of an EMR? To maintain life until the more highly trained personnel arrive on scene t/f: EMR are often responsible for patient transport to the hospital false 09/09/2025, 15:15 IFSTA Chapter 16 2025| verified IFSTA Chapter 16 2025| verified 2/ 10 What is within the scope of an EMR? Respiratory distress/arrest Cardiac arrest Extensive bleeding Poisoning Shock Emergency childbirth Stroke Diabetic emergencies Fractures Seizures Severe exposures and burns Who provides BLS in most jurisdictions? EMTs What, in addition to EMR scope, is within EMT scope? (what do they do on top of what EMRs do) Maintain awareness of incident scene safety Conduct exams to determine nature/extent of an illness/injury Stabilize patient prior to transport Use equipment such as suction/oxygen to support respiration/ventilation Obtain vital signs Immobilize fractures Move patients from incident scene to ambulance Provide transport to hospital Follow proper communications/record keeping procedures What do paramedics do on top of what is within the EMT scope? Assess medical emergencies Decide priorities of treatment/ communicate that to supervising physician Follow direction of supervising physician Exercise judgment while using protocols Administer IV fluids/drugs Manage airways (intubation) Direct/supervise transport for patient