EMR First Responder 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the EMR's role at a multi-casualty incident (MCI)?

Accepted Answer

Perform primary triage and begin immediate life-saving interventions

Answer

At an MCI, the EMR performs triage and initiates life-saving interventions, maximizing the number of survivors with available resources.

Question 2

A diabetic patient is confused, diaphoretic, and has a blood glucose reading of 48 mg/dL. The patient can swallow. The EMR should:

Accepted Answer

Give oral glucose gel or sugar

Answer

A conscious patient with hypoglycemia who can swallow should receive oral glucose to rapidly raise blood sugar.

Question 3

The START triage system classifies patients based on all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Glasgow Coma Scale score

Answer

START triage uses respirations, perfusion (radial pulse/capillary refill), and mental status — not the full GCS score.

Question 4

An EMR is treating a patient in anaphylactic shock. The patient has their own epinephrine auto-injector. After assisting with administration, which site is correct?

Accepted Answer

Outer mid-thigh

Answer

Epinephrine auto-injectors are designed for injection into the outer mid-thigh for reliable absorption.

Question 5

When sizing a rigid cervical collar for a trauma patient, the measurement is taken from:

Accepted Answer

Chin to the top of the sternum

Answer

Cervical collar size is determined by measuring from the bottom of the chin to the top of the sternum (or trapezius).

EMR - Emergency Medical Responder Practice Test

EMR - Emergency Medical Responder Practice Test

EMR First Responder 3