Red Cross EMR Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Question :It is important to listen empathetically and use a
gentle tone of voice with family members of a dying person
because- A: research has found that these behaviors will
encourage the family members to follow your instructions B:
these behaviors will help the family cope with the situation C:
family members need to express their rage and anger,
misbehaviors will make you a likely, neutral, target D: false
reassurance is and words of hope are the best way to get your job done as quickly and efficiently as possible
CORRECT ANSWER :these behaviors will help the family
cope with the situation
Question :The primary responsibilities of a first responder
include- A: reassuring the victims friends and family B:
assisting more advanced personnel C: keeping knowledge of
emergency care up to date D: ensuring initial emergency care
CORRECT ANSWER :ensuring initial emergency care
Question :The first responder can help ease a victim's fears
and inspire his/her confidence by- A: controlling bystanders
or directing them to assist B: assisting the more advanced
personnel C: presenting a professional appearance D: recording what is seen and heard at the scene
CORRECT ANSWER :presenting a professional appearance
Question :Why is it important to make the emergency scenes
safe if possible? A: to ensure that the emergency medical
technicians are able to reach the victim B: to ensure the safety
of the first responder and of others C: to prevent additional
accidents D: to allow you to do your job
CORRECT ANSWER :to ensure the safety of the first
responder and of others
Question :When should a first responder move a victim of an
illness or injury who's not in immediate danger? A: Only after
additional personnel are called to the scene B: first responders
should never move victims of illness or injury C: to prevent
additional accidents D: only after the victim has been assessed
and properly cared for.
CORRECT ANSWER :only after the victim has been
assessed and properly cared for.
Question :Personal protective equipment includes A: soap and antiseptic hand cleaners B: puncture resistant containers C: disposable gloves, gowns, and masks
CORRECT ANSWER:disposable gloves, gowns, and masks
Question :When can a first responder stop care on the patient
once care has begun? A: if the first responder determines that
the patient is dead. B: if the family member tells the first
responder the patient is dead. C: if the first responder is
summoned to a more serious situation D: when a person with
higher or equal training relieves the first responder.
CORRECT ANSWER :when a person with higher or equal
training relieves the first responder.
Question :You have arrived at the scene of a vehicle collision
where there are downed electrical wires you should- A:
assume the wires are energized and move any crowd back
from the danger zone B: check to see if the wires are
energized and, if not, go ahead and move them. C: tell the
victims to try to remove themselves from the scene D: you
something non conductive to move the wires so that you can reach the victims
CORRECT ANSWER :assume the wires are energized and
move any crowd back from the danger zone
Question :Muscle action is controlled by which of the
following? A:the nervous system B:the genitourinary system C:the endocrine system D: the respiratory system
CORRECT ANSWER :the nervous system
Question :A first responder may have a strong emotional
reaction to a specific situation that interferes with his or her
ability to function, this condition is known as- A: an
emergency reaction B: anxiety transmission C: Critical
Incident stress D: normal response
CORRECT ANSWER :Critical Incident stress
Question :What four components must be necessary for a
person to bring a lawsuit of negligence against a first responder? A: breach, consent, cause, damage B: duty,