EMT Final Exam Questions and Answers (2022/2023;A+ Guide)

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EMT Final Exam Questions and Answers (2022/2023;A+ Guide) National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. -provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -unify ... EMS providers under a single medical director -facilitate a national EMS labor group -reduce expenses at the local and state levels Correct Answer-Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____. -HIPAA -CQI -APGAR -DCAP Correct Answer-HIPAA Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? -a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients -a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients -a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting -a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured Correct Answer-A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured What is the EMT's primary service area? -the main area in which the EMS agency operates -the area serviced by the EMT's medical director -the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call -the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care Correct Answer-the main area in which the EMS agency operates Online medical control requires _____. -written protocols approved by medical control -a physicians presence on the scene of the call -phone or radio contact with the medical director -the presence of an advanced-level provider Correct Answer-phone or radio contact with the medical director As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: -medical director approval -the patient's condition -the transport time to the hospita -an order from a paramedic Correct Answer-medical director approval What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? -deviate from established standards when necessary -follow the agency's written protocols -carry an EMT text for reference at all times -contact medical direction before initiating any treatments Correct Answer-follow the agency's written protocols Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? -AEMT -Paramedic -EMT -EMR Correct Answer-EMT The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. -communication -scene leadership -self-confidence -teamwork and diplomacy Correct Answer-communication Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT [Show More]

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