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EMR Chapter 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first link in the emergency medical services system?✔✔Recognition and activation of EMS.
What type of care does an EMR provide?✔✔Basic emergency care.
What should you do after ensuring the scene is safe?✔✔Check the patient’s responsiveness.
What is the first step in patient assessment?✔✔Determine responsiveness and breathing.
What does the term “scope of practice” mean for an EMR?✔✔The duties and care an EMR is legally allowed to perform.
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Why is it important to obtain consent before giving care?✔✔It is required by law and respects the patient’s rights.
What type of consent is assumed when a patient is unconscious?✔✔Implied consent.
What should an EMR do if a patient refuses care but is fully alert and informed?✔✔Respect the refusal and document the incident.
What is the purpose of personal protective equipment for an EMR?✔✔To prevent exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
What is the universal number for emergency services in the United States?
✔✔911.
Who is responsible for activating the EMS system?✔✔Anyone who recognizes an emergency.
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