CFR Exam Study Guide - NYS DOH EMR Compliant - January 2016 v.2

Sep 26, 2026

CFR Exam Study Guide (January 2016, v.2) aligned to NYS DOH EMR compliance presents an EMS-focused learning and review structure. It covers introduction to EMS, first responder wellbeing, medical-legal concepts, documentation and communication, anatomy and physiology, lifting and moving, airway and ventilation, patient assessment, CPR and AED, and multiple emergency scenarios. The guide also includes specialized topics such as musculoskeletal injuries, childbirth, infants and children, operations, environmental emergencies, and special patient populations, reinforced with practice-style multiple-choice questions and an answer key.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages89

Reading Time3 h 44 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction to EMS

Well Being of the First Responder

Medical Legal

Documentation and Communication

Anatomy and Physiology

Lifting and Moving

Airway and Ventilation

Patient Assessment

CPR and AED

Medical Emergencies

Bleeding, Shock, and STI’s

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Childbirth

Infants and Children

Operations

Environmental Emergencies

Special Patient Populations

January 2016 – v.2 CFR Exam Study Guide – NYS DOH EMR Compliant – 2016 Table of Contents Introduction to EMS Pg. 2 Well Being of the First Responder Pg. 7 Medical Legal Pg. 13 Documentation and Communication Pg. 19 Anatomy and Physiology Pg. 23 Lifting and Moving Pg. 28 Airway and Ventilation Pg. 33 Patient Assessment Pg. 38 CPR and AED Pg. 46 Medical Emergencies Pg. 51 Bleeding, Shock, and STI’s Pg. 56 Musculoskeletal Injuries Pg. 61 Childbirth Pg. 66 Infants and Children Pg. 71 Operations Pg. 77 Environmental Emergencies Pg. 83 Special Patient Populations Pg. 86 CFR Exam Study Guide – NYS DOH EMR Compliant – 2016 1 Introduction to EMS 1. Which of the following is not included in the fundamental attributes of a functioning Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System? a. Human resources b. Public education c. Standardize curricula d. Prevention 2. Updating standards for dispatching are included in which of the following components of the Emergency Medical Services System? a. Communication Systems b. Legislation and Regulation c. Human Resources d. Clinical Care 3. Which of the following skills are usually NOT performed by First Responders? a. Providing initial airway care b. Assessing for life-threatening conditions c. Performing life-saving skills such as CPR d. Administering medications such as epinephrine and nitroglycerin 4. Which of the following First Responders is NOT acting appropriately? a. A First Responder who yells at bystanders who have approached a patient b. A First Responder who exercises three times a week c. A First Responder who calms a crying child who was involved in a motor vehicle crash d. A First Responder who keeps a clean jacket or jumpsuit to put on when responding from his work as a mechanic CFR Exam Study Guide – NYS DOH EMR Compliant – 2014 2 5. Which of the following First Responders is NOT demonstrating appropriate behavior? a. The First Responder who places the patient’s safety before his or her own b. The First Responder who holds a patient’s hand to show emotional support c. The First Responder who attends a refresher course to maintain skill levels d. The First Responder who attends CE courses to maintain knowledge 6. Which of the following is properly demonstrating behavior expected of a First Responder? a. The First Responder who allows a family member to disrupt the assessment of and provision of patient care b. The First Responder who goes into a scene with “shots fired” before the police arrive c. The First Responder who performs skills learned in a CE course but that are not included in local protocol d. The First Responder who continues to assist with patient care as requested by advanced care providers 7. The formal relationship between the EMS providers and the physician responsible for the prehospital medical care in a community best defines which of the following terms? a. Direct medical control b. Indirect medical control c. Medical oversight d. Medical practice act CFR Exam Study Guide – NYS DOH EMR Compliant – 2014 3 8. Which of the following is TRUE of medical oversight? a. Only services that provide advanced care need medical oversight. b. The physician providing medical oversight is often referred to as the medical director. c. First Responders act independently of physicians in most cases. d. It requires First Responders to contact a physician before providing any care. 9. All of the following are TRUE of direct medical control EXCEPT . a. It is also called “online,” “base station,”“immediate,” or “concurrent” medical control. b. To use medical control, you may use the radio or telephone or have direct contact with the physician at the scene. c. The only way to be under direct medical control is for the physician to be at the scene. d. It allows a First Responder to communicate directly with a physician. 10. Which of the following is FALS

FAQs

What topics are included in the CFR Exam Study Guide?

The guide covers EMS fundamentals, first responder wellbeing, medical-legal topics, documentation and communication, and clinical subjects such as anatomy, patient assessment, CPR/AED, and multiple emergency categories.

How does the guide explain medical oversight and its related types?

It distinguishes direct medical control versus indirect medical control and uses questions to test knowledge of definitions and practical communication expectations with a physician or medical director.

Does the study guide provide practice questions and answers?

Yes. It includes multiple-choice questions and an answer key section (e.g., for the introduction portion), supporting self-review and assessment.

Sep 26, 2026

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