AEMT Final Test Bank: 982 Exam
Questions and Answers
Who regulates the standards under which the AEMT provides emergency care? >>>The
State EMS office or agency
You and your partner are the first to arrive at a poten
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AEMT Final Test Bank: 982 Exam
Questions and Answers
Who regulates the standards under which the AEMT provides emergency care? >>>The
State EMS office or agency
You and your partner are the first to arrive at a potential crime scene involving a
critically injured patient. The scene is safe. Your FIRST priority is to: >>>provide
emergency care to the patient.
You and your team attempted to resuscitate a young male who hung himself in his
garage. Despite your best efforts, the patient did not survive. When the medical
examiner arrives at the scene, you should: >>>provide information to the medical
examiner, such as the position in which the patient was found upon your arrival.
Which of the following statements would be MOST appropriate to make to the family
member of a patient who has just died? >>>This must be hard for you to accept.
A certified AEMT is a prehospital care provider who has: >>>met certain predetermined
standards to ensure safe and ethical practice.
Common hazards associated with a structural fire include all of the following, EXCEPT:
>>>carbon dioxide deficiency
While treating a responsive and alert patient with a serious illness, your partner starts
an IV, but does not explain the procedure to the patient. Your partner's inaction MOST
accurately constitutes: >>>battery
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken, and power lines are
lying across the car. The driver of the car is responsive, but reporting neck pain. You
should: >>>mark off a danger zone around the car and downed lines.
In most states, a minor can be treated as an adult for the purpose of consenting to
emergency care and transport if he or she is: >>>in the armed forces
Which of the following is your BEST protection against being accused of defamation of
character? >>>Documenting objective findings only.
You respond to the scene of a 16-year-old pregnant woman with abdominal pain. Her
friend called EMS because she was concerned. As you begin your assessment, the
patient tells you that she feels better and does not want to go to the hospital. You
should: >>>explain the consequences of refusal of care
You respond to a call for an 16-year-old boy who injured his arm. As you are assessing
the child, he tells you that he does not want you to touch him. His mother tells you tobegin treatment and transport the child to the hospital if necessary. What should you
do? >>>Continue your assessment and transport if necessary
Which of the following general statements regarding infectious diseases is correct?
>>>All contagious diseases are infectious.
When treating an anxious and uncooperative patient with chest pain, you state, "If you
don't settle down, I am going to put a large IV in your arm." What is this an example of?
>>>Assault
After successfully completely a state-approved AEMT course, you are: >>>eligible to
take your state's AEMT certification examination.
While treating a man with severe chest pain and difficulty breathing, you are presented
with a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order by the patient's wife. She tells you that her
husband does not want any "heroics." How should you manage this situation?
>>>Provide supportive care and transport the patient
While triaging patients at a multiple-casualty incident, you encounter a 40-year-old
female with an obvious fracture of her right forearm and multiple abrasions to her face
and arms. She is responsive and alert and does not appear to have any airway or
breathing problems. You note that she is wearing an organ donor bracelet. You should:
>>>Provide supportive care and transport the p
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