Emergency Medical Responder
An emergency medical responder (EMR) is? - ANSW The first medically trained person to arrive on the scene of an emergency
An EMR course will teach you what? - ANSW The basics of good patient care and skills you will need to deliver appropriate care to people wh...
An emergency medical responder (EMR) is? - ANSW The first medically trained
person to arrive on the scene of an emergency
An EMR course will teach you what? - ANSW The basics of good patient care and
skills you will need to deliver appropriate care to people who have been involved in an
accident or who have suddenly become ill until more highly trained emergency
personnel arrive.
What are several roles and responsibilities as an EMR? - ANSW 1) Maintain
equipment in a ready state.
2) Respond promptly and safely to the scene of an accident or sudden illness.
3) ENSURE THAT THE SCENE IS SAFE FROM HAZARDS.
4) Protect yourself
5) Protect the incident scene and patients from further harm.
6) Summon appropriate assistance (EMTs, fire department, rescue squad.
7) Gain access to the patient.
8) Perform patient assessment
What characteristics are needed to be a good EMR? - ANSW 1) Honesty and integrity
2) Aware of the patient's feelings by having empathy for them.
3) Professional attitude and conduct.
What are the five stages of grief? - ANSW 1) Denial
2) Anger
3) Bargaining
4) Depression
5) Acceptance
Explain the first stage in grief? - ANSW 1) The first stage in the grief process is
DENIAL. A person experiencing DENIAL cannot believe what is happening.
Explain the second stage of grief? - ANSW 2) The second stage of the grief process is
ANGER. By understanding that ANGER is a normal reaction to stress can also help you
deal with anger that is directed toward you by a patient or patient's family.
Explain the third stage of grief? - ANSW 3) The third stage of the grief process is
BARGAINING. BARGAINING is the act of trying to make a deal to postpone death and
dying.
Explain the fourth stage of grief? - ANSW 4) The fourth stage of the grief process is
DEPRESSION. DEPRESSION is often characterized by sadness or despair
, Explain the FINAL stage of grief? - ANSW 5) The final stage of the grief process is
ACCEPTANCE. ACCEPTANCE does not mean that you are satisfied with the situation.
It means that you understand that death and dying cannot be changed.
Three components of stress management? - ANSW 1) recognizing stress
2) preventing stress
3) reducing stress
What are the signs and symptoms of stress? - ANSW 1) Irritability
2) Inability to concentrate
3) Change in normal disposition
4) Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
5) Anxiety
6) Indecisiveness
7) Guilt
8) Loss of appetite
9) Loss of interest in sexual relations
10) Loss of interest in work
11) Isolation
12) Feeling of hopelessness
13) Alcohol or drug misuse or abuse
14) Physical symptoms
What follows the Emergency Medical Responders initial care? - ANSW Care given by
emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, nurses, physicians, and other
allied health professionals.
What else does EMR training teach you? - ANSW 1.) You must know how to improvise
2.) How to assist EMTs and paramedics when they arrive on scene.
How will you be judged as an EMR? - ANSW You will be judged on your Attitude and
Conduct, as well as on the medical care you administer.
As an EMR how can you prevent and reduce unnecessary stress? - ANSW By
learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress, adjust your lifestyle to include
stress-reducing activities, and learn what services and resources are available to help
you.
Why must active EMS responders drink adequate amounts of fluids every day? -
ANSW Because of the gear that most EMS responders must wear which puts them at
risk for Dehydration.
What is a great stress reliever? - ANSW Exercising regularly
What concepts must EMRs follow when providing patient care? - ANSW 1.) Above all
else, do no harm
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