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EMR Final Exam Graded A+ 2024
A closed abdominal injury dictates the patient be positioned: - ANSWER-on their back
with knees slightly bent

A patient has an open abdominal wound. If local protocols allow, which of the following
dressing should you apply? - ANSWER-Occlusive dressing

A patient has an open wound through which several organs are protruding. Which of the
following should you do first? - ANSWER-Summon more advanced medical personnel

A patient has fallen off a step ladder. During the fall, their chest hit the side of the
ladder. You suspect that they may be experiencing traumatic asphyxia. Which of the
following helps support your suspicions? - ANSWER-Coughing up blood

A person is trapped in a farm silo. The situation is considered which of the following? -
ANSWER-Confined space

Another term used to denote a heart attack is: - ANSWER-Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Any body part that is toward the midline of the body is called: - ANSWER-medial

As an emergency medical responder (EMR) you should be able to: - ANSWER-provide
basic emergency care

As an emergency medical responder (EMR), you are expected to provide care based on
specific criteria. This is called: - ANSWER-Standard of care

For sever, life-threatening bleeding, it is appropriate to apply a tourniquet as the first
step to control bleeding in all the following situations, EXCEPT when: - ANSWER-it is
possible to safely apply direct pressure over the wound

Good Samaritan Laws generally protect people from legal liability when providing care
in an emergency if they do which of the following? - ANSWER-Act in good faith

Limit suctioning the mouth of an adult patient to no more than: - ANSWER-15 seconds

The plane that divides the body horizontally into the superior and inferior planes is
called the: - ANSWER-axial plane

The pressure gauge on an oxygen cylinder reads 200 pounds per square inch (psi).
Which of the following actions is most appropriate? - ANSWER-Replace the oxygen
cylinder with a new one

, The safe and appropriate removal of a patient trapped in a motor vehicle or dangerous
situation is called: - ANSWER-extrication

The term hazardous materials refers to which of the following? - ANSWER-Any
chemical substance or material that can pose a threat to the health, safety and property
of an individual

To manage an emergency situation and provide appropriate care, a/an ____________
must be established, organizing who is responsible for overall direction, the roles of
other participants and the resources required. - ANSWER-Incident Command System
(ICS)

Upon arrival at an emergency scene, you suspect substance abuse. Which of the
following is a priority? - ANSWER-Summoning more advanced medical personnel

Upon arriving at the scene of an emergency, which of the following is your first
responsibility as an emergency medical responder (EMR)? - ANSWER-Making sure that
the scene is safe

Vector-borne transmission occurs when: - ANSWER-an infectious source, such as an
animal or insect bite, penetrates the body's skin

Water-rescue personnel summon you to an emergency scene. A child was stung by a
jellyfish while swimming at the beach. Which of the following is the most appropriate for
you to do? - ANSWER-Irrigate the injured part with large amounts of seawater

When cardiac arrest occurs in children, it commonly results from which of the following?
- ANSWER-Airway and breathing problems

When communicating with medical control, which of the following should you do first? -
ANSWER-Identify yourself

When dealing with a patient who is experiencing a behavioral emergency, which of the
following is the most appropriate to establish a rapport? - ANSWER-Speak directly to
the patient and maintain eye contact

When placing a blood pressure cuff on a patient's arm, ensure the bladder of the cuff is
centered over which of the following arteries? - ANSWER-Brachial

When providing care to a child with autism, which of the following is the most
appropriate? - ANSWER-Use verbal explanations of emotions

When should a responder perform a finger sweep? - ANSWER-After providing chest
compressions, checking the mouth, and seeing an object in the mouth

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