Question

1. The first crucial link in the EMS is the . 2. The Professional Rescuer has a ________ to act.
3. Where does the First Responder fit into the “Chain of Survival”?
4. List three occupations that may find themselves in the role of a “non traditional”

First Responder. 1.

2. 3.

5. List four personal characteristics of a Professional Rescuer: 1.

2. 3. 4.

6. What are the two classifications of responders that are more advanced then an EMR? more advanced Pre-hospital Care Personnel?
1.
2.

7. Upon arrival at the scene of an emergency, the first responder’s first priority is—

8. What agency is concerned with regulations dealing with exposure to blood born pathogens?

9. What are the two major diseases of concern caused by viruses? 1.

2.

10. List the four conditions necessary for a disease to be transmitted:

1. 3.

2. 4.

11. What are the four ways pathogens can enter the body?

1. 3.

2. 4.

12. List at least two points about HIV transmission: 1.

2.

13. What are the steps when an “Exposure” occurs?1.

1

2. 3.

14. It is recommended that Professional Rescuers receive at least one immunizations? 1.

15. List the four standard precautions related to BSI: 1.

2. 3. 4.

16. List four recommended pieces of protective equipment for use against HIV and HBV transmission?
1.
2.

3. 4.

17. List four signs of Critical Incident Stress: 1.

2. 3. 4.

18. What may constitute “Battery”?

19. What are the A,B,C, “Initial Assessment”?

A—B—C—

20. List five reasons to call for more advanced medical personnel:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

21. List four signs of circulation: 1.

2. 3. 4.

22. Take no more than _________ seconds to check for pulse.

23. The basic steps of the “Physical Exam” are—

D—O—T—S—

24. In taking a patient’s history we use the mnemonic SAMPLE—explain:

2

S—A—M—P—L—E—

25. What does each letter in the Mnemonic “OPQRST” stand for:O_

P_ Q_ R- S- T-

26. List the signs/symptoms of abnormal pulse: 1.

2. 3.

27. List the signs/symptoms of abnormal breathing: 1.

2. 3. 4.

28. During the initial assessment, what are the two main arteries (sites) for checking pulse? 1.

2.

29. List four specific types of respiratory distress: 1.

2. 3. 4.

30. Respiratory distress can lead to ____________ _____________.

Answer 1

Ans) 1) The Citizen Resonder
first and most crucial link in the EMS system.

2) duty

Explaination:

- A person who is trained in emergency care, paid or volunteer, who is often summoned to provide initial care to others in an emergency

*Serve as a link between a bystander and an extreme or traumatic event

*Duty to act

3) The first link, Early Access to the emergency response system, includes early recognition of the cardiac emergency and early notification of rescue personnel via a universal telephone system as well as an internal alert system within specific facilities to trigger a response by designated trained and equipped personnel.

4) Non traditional occupation

- Early education teachers.
- Dental assistant.

- Occupational therapist.
- Registered nurse.
- Cleaning professional.
- Paralegal.
- Massage therapist.
- SocialSocial worker.