EMR Exam #1

Front

As an Emergency Medical Responder, your first consideration at any emergency should be

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ensuring your own safety.

Front

All of the following should be done at any emergency scene EXCEPT:
- wear protective gear.
- evaluate the scene.
- call dispatch for appropriate resources.

Back

do whatever it takes to rescue the patient.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a phase of an emergency call? Arrival at the scene, Transferring patients, Dispatch, Debriefing

Back

Debriefing

Front

Which of the following are hazards that should be noted as an Emergency Medical Responder approaches the scene of a motor vehicle collision? Fire, Leaking fuel, Downed electrical wires

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All of the above

Front

In the presence of hazardous materials, you should:

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not provide patient care until the scene has been made safe.

Front

The flapper valve that prevents food and foreign objects from entering the trachea is called the:

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epiglottis.

Front

The pulse at the thumb side of the wrist is referred to as the ______________ pulse.

Back

radial

Front

Oxygen is transported throughout the body by means of the:

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red blood cells.

Front

Upon arrival at an emergency scene, your FIRST priority is to: park your vehicle in a safe location.

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park your vehicle in a safe location.

Front

Your main priority when responding to any emergency scene is to: get there safely and quickly.

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get there safely and quickly.