EMT Quizzes Study Set Chapters 1-21
(Midterm) Already Passed
"The American Heart Association protocols are based on _____"
A- evidence-based research
B- trends in the EMS community
C- theories ready for field trial
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EMT Quizzes Study Set Chapters 1-21
(Midterm) Already Passed
"The American Heart Association protocols are based on _____"
A- evidence-based research
B- trends in the EMS community
C- theories ready for field trial
D- opinions from a core group of cardiologists ✔✔A- evidence-based research
"As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based
on:_____"
A- the patient's condition
B- medical director approval
C- an order from a paramedic
D- the transport time to the hospital ✔✔B- medical director approval
"Online medical control requires ____"
A- written protocols approved by medical control
B- phone or radio contact with the medical director
C- the presence of an advanced-level provider
D- a physician's presence on the scene of the call ✔✔B- phone or radio contact with the medical
director
"The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing
time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on: ____"
A- EMS research
B- local protocols
C- the lead EMT's decision
D- regional trauma guidelines ✔✔A- EMS research
"The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to ____"
A- DCAP
B- APGAR
C- HIPAA
D- CQI ✔✔C- HIPAA
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
A- Carry an EMT text for reference at all times
B- Deviate from established standards when necessary
C- Follow the agency's written protocols
D- Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments ✔✔C- Follow the agency's written
protocols
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services
(EMS?)
A- A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provides definitive emergency
care in the prehospital setting
B- A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured
C- A system composed exclusively of medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical
technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients
D- A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency
care to critically injured patients ✔✔B- A team of health care professionals who are responsible
for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
"Which of the following interventions is u
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