EMR Written Test Questions and Correct Answers

EMR Written Test Questions and Correct Answers As an EMR, you should be able to A. perform advanced airway procedures B. provide basic emergency care C. assess electrocardiograms D. insert intraveneous (IV) devises Ans~~ B. provide basic emergency care Upon arriving at the scene of an emergency, which of the following is your first responsibility as an EMR? A. gaining access to the patients to provide care B. making sure that the scene is safe C. keeping bystanders away from the area D. directing traffi c away from the scene Ans~~ B. making sure that the scene is safe Which type of emergency medical system (EMS) provider has the most in -depth amount of training? A. advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) B. emergency medical responder (EMR) C. eme rgency medical technician (EMT) D. paramedic Ans~~ D. paramedic Malaria is a disease that is primarily transmitted by which of the following? A. contaminated blood B. respiratory droplets C. vector -borne transmission D. contaminated food Ans~~ C. vecto r-borne transmission Which of the following is an example of an engineering control? A. avoiding splashing of infectious materials B. using biohazard containers C. disinfecting equipment D. placing needles in puncture -resistant containers Ans~~ B. using biohazard containers You are providing care to a patient at the scene of a motor -vehicle collision. The patient has a cut on his arm that is bleeding. You observe the bleeding as a steady stream oozing from the wound. Which PPE is the most import ant to use? A. mask B. safety goggles C. gown D. disposable gloves Ans~~ D. disposable gloves While providing care to a patient, some of the patient's body fluids inadvertently splash into your eyes. Which of the following should you do first? A. apply an antibiotic ointment B. wash your face with soap and water C. flush your eyes with clean water, saline or sterile irrigant for 20 minutes D. rinse your eyes with a disinfectant solution Ans~~ C. flush your eyes with clean water, saline or sterile irrig ant for 20 minutes