EMR Study Guide 2026
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📋 EMR Exam Format at a Glance
📚 EMR Topics to Study (27)
✍️ Sample EMR Questions & Answers
1. With regard to lifting and moving, good body mechanics include:
Good body mechanics are essential for EMRs to prevent personal injury while lifting and moving patients. The correct technique involves using the strong muscles of your legs and glutes, rather than your back, to lift. This means bending at your knees, keeping your back straight, and lifting with your legs to minimize strain on your spine.
2. During circulation assessment in the primary survey, an EMR identifies major external bleeding. What is the immediate priority?
Major external bleeding identified during the primary assessment must be controlled immediately with direct pressure. Life-threatening hemorrhage takes priority over completing the remainder of the assessment.
3. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the primary assessment in EMS care?
The primary assessment is designed to rapidly identify and correct immediately life-threatening conditions affecting airway, breathing, and circulation. It is not focused on history-taking or documentation.
4. The structure that prevents food or liquid from entering the larynx is called the:
The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located at the base of the tongue, which covers the opening of the larynx (voice box) during swallowing. Its primary function is to prevent food or liquid from entering the trachea (windpipe) and lungs, directing it instead into the esophagus. This protective mechanism is crucial for preventing aspiration into the respiratory tract.
5. When transporting a victim by stretcher:
When transporting a patient for whom an AED has been applied, it is best practice to leave the AED powered on and attached to the patient. This allows for continuous cardiac monitoring and ensures that the AED is immediately ready to deliver another shock if the patient's rhythm becomes shockable again during transport. Disconnecting or powering it off would delay potential life-saving interventions.
6. At a hazmat scene, the placard on a tanker shows the UN number 1017. What does this indicate to the EMR?
UN numbers on placards correspond to specific substances in the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), allowing responders to identify hazards and safe actions.