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Emergency Medical Responder ExamGraded A+
An emergency medical responder (EMR) is? - ANSWER-The first medically trained
person to arrive on the scene of an emergency
An EMR course will teach you what? - ANSWER-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.
Any patient who does not specifically refuse emergency care can be treated under what
principle? - ANSWER-Implied Consent and you should never hesitate to treat an
unconscious patient.
As an EMR how can you prevent and reduce unnecessary stress? - ANSWER-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.
Define each level of the AVPU Scale. - ANSWER-A- ALERT: An alert patient is able to
answer questions accurately and appropriately. The patient is then said to be "ALERT
and ORIENTED."
V- VERBAL: A patient is said to be "RESPONSIVE TO VERBAL STIMULI" even if the
patient reacts only to loud sounds.
P- PAIN: A patient who is responsive to pain will not respond to a verbal stimulus but
will move or cry out in response to pain. He or she is said to be "RESPONSIVE TO
PAINFUL STIMULI."
U- UNRESPONSIVE: An unresponsive patient will not respond to either a verbal or a
painful stimulus. This patients's condition is described as "UNRESPONSIVE."
Define SCENE SIZE-UP - ANSWER--SCENE SIZE-UP begins before you arrive at
actual scene.
- A general overview of the incident and its surroundings. - On the basis of this
information, you can determine the safety of the scene, what type of incident is present,
any MECHANISM Of INJURY, and the need for additional resources.
Describe ADOLESCENTS age 13 to 18 years. - ANSWER-1.) Adolescents TEST THE
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY.
2.) They see themselves as invincible and do not fully understand the consequences of
dangerous actions.
, Describe signs and symptoms of DEEP FROSTBITE. - ANSWER-- DEEP FROSTBITE
usually happens to a patient who has been outside for an extended period of time.
- The patient's skin will be white and waxy, and it may be firm or frozen.
- If patient has blisters do not break.
- Arrange for PROMPT TRANSPORT
Describe the signs and symptoms of ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK. - ANSWER-- Shock
may develop very quickly following exposure.
- The patient may suddenly start to sneeze or itch.
- A rash or hives may appear.
- The FACE and TONGUE MAY SWELL very quickly.
- A blue color may appear around the mouth.
Describe when a SCENE SIZE-UP begins and priorities. - ANSWER-1.) As you
approach the scene, scan the area to determine the extent of the incident, the possible
number of people injured, and the presence of possible hazards.
2.) It is important to scan the scene to ensure that you are not putting yourself in
danger. As you take note of any hazards, consider your ability to manage them and
decide whether to call for assistance.
Explain the FINAL stage of grief? - ANSWER-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.
Explain the first stage in grief? - ANSWER-1) The first stage in the grief process is
DENIAL. A person experiencing DENIAL cannot believe what is happening.
Explain the fourth stage of grief? - ANSWER-4) The fourth stage of the grief process is
DEPRESSION. DEPRESSION is often characterized by sadness or despair
Explain the RULE OF NINES. - ANSWER-- A rough estimate of the extent of burns on a
patient's body.
- The RULE OF NINE divides the body.
- In an adult, the head and arms each equal 9% of the TOTAL BODY SURFACE.
- The front and back of the trunk and each leg are equal to 18% of the TOTAL BODY
SURFACE.
Explain the second stage of grief? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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.
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