EMR Written Final Exam Review Newest Update

pg. 1 EMR Written Final Exam Review Newest Update 2024/ All Possible Exam Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+

• Nerve agents are classified as which type of weapon of mass destruction (WMD)?

• chemical
• biological
• explosive
• radiological - Correct Answer - chemical

• the term hazardous materials refers to which of the following

• any chemical substance or material that can pose a threat to the health, safety or

property of an individual

• the degree which a substance may ignite a fire
• the possibility of a reaction if a substance is exposed to another substance
• the probability the substance is poisionous - Correct Answer - any chemical

substance or material that can pose a threat to the health, safety or property of an individual

• 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 most appropriate for you to do?

• flush the injured part with vinegar
• apply aluminum sulfate to the area
• apply a meat tenderizer to the area
• rinse the area with cool tap water - Correct Answer - flush the injured part with

vinegar

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• you arrive at the scene of an emergency in which a 45-year-old man has

inadvertently spilled concentrated dry powdered weed killer on his arms and hands. He is complaining of severe burning and itching of his skin. Which of the following should you do first?

• rinse the area with copious amount of cool tap water
• brush material off with a gloved hand
• tell the patient to apply topical antihistamine
• scrub the area vigorously with soap and water - Correct Answer - brush material

off with a gloved hand

• which of the following is most appropriate to remember when assessing and

providing emergency care to an older adult?

• dentures rarely interferes with maintaining an open airway
• clear, slow, calm explanations are important
• significant pressure is needed when giving ventilations
• the older adults skin requires less gentle handling because it toughens with aging
• Correct Answer - clear, slow, calm explanations are important

• cardiac arrest in childern most commonly results from which of the following?

• coronary heart disease
• stroke
• airway and breathing problems
• myocardial infarction - Correct Answer - airway and breathing problems

• which situation would lead you to suspect elder abuse

• an older female patient who had a hip fracture from a fall in the bathroom
• an elderly patient with a line-in caretaker hired by his son
• a patient with numerous old and new bruises on his arms and thighs
• a patient who attends a senior citizen day program 3 days/week - Correct Answer
• a patient with numerous old and new bruises on his arms and thighs
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• as an emergency medical responder (EMR), you are expected to provide care based

on specific criteria this is known as

• scope of practice
• good faith action
• standard of care
• duty to act - Correct Answer - standard of care

• you arrive at the scene of an emergency which of the following should you do first

• summon more advanced medical personnel
• approach the patient carefully
• ensure your safety and the safety of bystanders
• determine any life threatening conditions - Correct Answer - ensure your safety

and the safety of bystanders

• you are preparing to use duodote antidote kit based on teh understanding that the

patient has been exposed to which of the following

• biological agent
• nerve agent
• explosive
• radiological agent - Correct Answer - nerve agent

• which of the following describes venous bleeding
• spurting from a wound
• steady flowing
• bright red color
• inability to clot easily - Correct Answer - steady flowing

• when should you not consider the use of an oropharyngeal airway

• when the patient has no oral trauma
• when the patient responds to verbal stimuli 3 / 4

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• the patient has not gag reflex
• when the patient is unresponsive - Correct Answer - when the patient responds

to verbal stimuli

• you are providing care for a woman in labor. As you inspect the area, you notice the

baby's head is crowning, but there is a rope like tissue coming from the vaginal opening.Which of the following should you do immediately

• refrain from touching or pulling on the baby
• have the women assume knee to chest position
• insert your gloved index and middle fingers in a "v" shape in the vaginal opening
• massage the abdomen gently - Correct Answer - have the women assume knee

to chest position

• which of the following is the most common heart rhythm associated with sudden

cardiac arrest

• sinus rhythm
• v-tach
• v-fib
• atrial fibrillation - Correct Answer - v fib

• you suspect that an unresponsive patient has a spinal injury and you need to leave

the patient to summon more advanced medical personnel. The patient is breathing and

has a pulse. You should place this patient in:

• prone position
• position of comfort
• the supine position
• the side lying recovery position - Correct Answer - the side lying recovery position

• which of the following is most appropriate when performing the jaw thrust manuever

(without head extension) to open the airway

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