Roles & Responsibilities
Who is the first medically trained person to arrive at an emergency scene?
What is an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)?
What is the first thing an EMR should do upon arriving at an emergency scene?
What is perform a scene size-up?
What term refers to the front of the human body?
What is anterior?
In what type of setting do most MRSA infections occur?
What is a healthcare setting?
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?
What is 30:2?
What is the most important consideration for an EMR when responding to a call?
What is personal safety?
What is an EMR’s priority at a crime scene with a critically injured patient?
What is assisting in patient care while preserving evidence?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide?
What is a common symptom of tuberculosis in high-risk patients?
What is a persistent cough?
How long should an EMR check for a pulse in an unresponsive adult?
What is at least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds?
What should an EMR do when EMTs or paramedics arrive at the scene?
What is provide a hand-off report and assist as needed?
What should an EMR advise a patient to do if power lines have fallen on their vehicle?
What is remain inside the vehicle and wait for help?
After picking up oxygen in the lungs, where does blood travel next?
What is the left side of the heart?
What is the first step an EMR should take when finding an unresponsive patient?
What is checking for breathing and a pulse?
If a cardiac arrest patient is found in bed, what should an EMR do first?
What is move them to a firm, flat surface?
In what situation is an EMR required to respond to a call even at the end of their shift?
What is when they have already been dispatched to a call?
How should an EMR initially assess a patient’s mental status?
What is asking if they can respond verbally or follow commands?
Which component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen?
What are red blood cells?
When should a hypothermic patient be considered deceased?
What is after rewarming at an appropriate hospital?
What is the purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver?
What is opening an airway without moving the neck?
What is an EMR’s primary responsibility when they suspect abuse at a scene?
What is ensuring safety and reporting to the appropriate authorities?
How should an EMR handle a patient refusing care but clearly needing medical assistance?
What is explaining the consequences of refusal and encouraging treatment?
What type of blood cells help fight infection and foreign substances?
What are white blood cells?
What is the best method to immobilize a suspected fractured limb before transport?
What is applying a rigid splint?
If a patient verbally responds when asked if they can hear you, what does this indicate?
What is that their airway is open and they are conscious?