An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):
Select one:
a. Paramedic
b. EMT
c. EMR
d. Advanced EMT (AEMT) - ANSWER a
An appropriate demonstration
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An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):
Select one:
a. Paramedic
b. EMT
c. EMR
d. Advanced EMT (AEMT) - ANSWER a
An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, unpleasant is to:
a. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint.
b. reassure the patient that everything will be all right, even if it will not be.
c. demand that the patient to be quiet and cooperative during transport.
d. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful. - ANSWER d
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the:
a. regional trauma center.
b. National Registry of EMTs.
c. state office of EMS.
d. American Heart Association. - ANSWER c
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
a. insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids.
b. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
c. interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
d. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route. - ANSWER b
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of the:
a. EMR
b. AEMT
c. Paramedic
d. EMT - ANSWER c
If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should:
Select one:
a. send an official request to the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) to seek approval to take the EMT exam.
b. recognize that any such conviction will disqualify him or her from EMT licensure.
c. wait at least 24 months before taking another state-approved EMT class.
d. contact the state EMS office and provide its staff with the required documentation. - ANSWER d
Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS?
Select one:
a. A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed nitroglycerin
b. A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device
c. A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac chest pain
d. A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental oxygen - ANSWER b
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the:
Select one:
a. field training officer.
b. medical director.
c. shift supervisor.
d. EMS administrator. - ANSWER b
Continuing education in EMS serves to:
Select one:
a. confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital care.
b. provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system.
c. enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific training.
d. maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills. - ANSWER d
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
Select one:
a. EMS training officer.
b. EMS medical director.
c. individual EMT.
d. State Bureau of EMS. - ANSWER c
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:
Select one:
a. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
b. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy.
c. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts.
d. touches another person without his or her consent. - ANSWER a
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
Select one:
a. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
b. remove the lines with a nonconductive object.
c. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
d. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines. - ANSWER d
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. Mental disorders.
b. Fear of medical personnel.
c. Assessment by the EMT.
d. History of chronic disease. - ANSWER c
The EMT's first priority is _________________.
Select one:
a. treatment and transport
b. empathy for all patients
c. personal safety
d. rapid response - ANSWER c
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to:
Select one:
a. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
b. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
c. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
d. undergo an annual physical examination. - ANSWER b
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars collided head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should:
Select one:
a. report to the incident commander.
b. put on high-visibility safety vests.
c. quickly begin the triage process.
d. assist with vehicle stabilization. - ANSWER b
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
Select one:
a. received a hepatitis B vaccination.
b. have a weak immune system.
c. are older than 35 years of age.
d. have been infected with hepatitis in the past. - ANSWER d
Vector-bome transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
Select one:
a. animals or insects.
b. direct contact.
c. smoke or dust.
d. inanimate objects. - ANSWER a
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
Select one:
a. HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B.
b. HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field.
c. There is no vaccine against HIV infection.
d. HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood. - ANSWER c
While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe?
Select one:
a. Direct contact
b. Vector-bome transmission
c. Indirect contact
d. Airborne transmission - ANSWER c
As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are often partially based on:
Select one:
a. EMTs are not liable for any actions that are accurately documented.
b. Incomplete reports are common and accepted in EMS.
c. Patient care cannot be discredited based on poor documentation.
d. It is difficult to prove actions were performed if they are not included on the report. - ANSWER d
In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential patient information?
Select one:
a. The family requests a copy for insurance purposes
b. A police officer requests a copy to place on file
c. A media representative inquires about the patient
d. The patient is competent and signs a release form - ANSWER d
In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist?
Select one:
a. The EMT witnesses a vehicle crash while off duty.
b. A bystander encounters a victim who is not breathing.
c. A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change.
d. The EMT hears of a cardiac arrest after his or her shift ends. - ANSWER c
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include:
Select one:
a. not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons.
b. making brief notes at the scene and then completing them later.
c. quickly moving any weapons out of the patient's sight.
d. placing the patient in a private area until the police arrive. - ANSWER a
The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the:
Select one:
a. medical director.
b. EMS supervisor.
c. state EMS office.
d. local health district. - ANSWER a
When is forcible restraint permitted?
Select one:
a. When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others
b. Only if law enforcement personnel have witnessed threatening behavior
c. Anytime that the EMT feels threatened
d. Only if consent to restrain is given by a family member - ANSWER a
When performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected to:
Select one:
a. exercise reasonable care and act prudently.
b. function above his or her scope of practice.
c. contact medical control on every EMS call.
d. consistently exceed the standard of care. - ANSWER a
Which of the following components are needed to prove negligence?
Select one:
a. Duty to act, abandonment, breach of duty, and causation
b. Duty to act, breach of duty, injury/damages, and causation
c. Breach of duty, injury/damages, abandonment, and causation
d. Abandonment, breach of duty, damages, and causation - ANSWER b
Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally competent female with a severe headache asks you to take her to the hospital?
Select one:
a. Implied
b. Informed
c. Formal
d. Expressed - ANSWER d
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident. The patient, a 13-year-old male, is unconscious and has multiple injuries. As you are treating the child, a law enforcement officer advises you that the child's parents will be at the scene in approximately 15 minutes. What should you do?
Select one:
a. Withhold treatment until the parents arrive and give you consent for treatment.
b. Transport the child immediately and have the parents meet you at the hospital.
c. Treat the child at the scene and wait for the parents to arrive and give consent.
d. Begin transport at once and have the parents meet you en route to the hospital. - ANSWER b
A 4-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should:
Select one:
a. attempt to calm the child's mother, but avoid separating her from her child because this will increase her anxiety.
b. ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother.
c. give the child a favorite toy or blanket to hold onto and perform your assessment to the best of your ability.
d. reassure the child's mother that seizures in children are very common and that there is nothing to worry about. - ANSWER b
As you are wheeling your patient through the emergency department doors, you receive another call for a major motor vehicle crash. You should:
Select one:
a. inform the admissions clerk of the situation and then respond at once.
b. place the patient in a high-visibility area and then respond to the call.
c. leave a copy of the run form with a nurse and then respond to the call.
d. respond only after giving a verbal patient report to a nurse or physician. - ANSWER d
During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should:
Select one:
a. allow him time to think about the question and respond to it.
b. tell him that you cannot help him unless he answers your questions.
c. ask him if he frequently experiences severe headaches and nausea.
d. repeat your question because he probably did not hear you. - ANSWER a
You could be sued for _______________ if your radio report to the hospital describes the patient in a manner that injures his or her reputation.
Select one:
a. slander
b. assault
c. negligence
d. libel - ANSWER a
When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by:
Select one:
a. refraining from objective statements.
b. not disclosing his or her name.
c. withholding medical history data.
d. using coded medical language. - ANSWER b
When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be:
Select one:
a. lengthy and complete.
b. brief and easily understood.
c. spoken in a loud voice.
d. coded and scripted. - ANSWER b
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that:
Select one:
a. your questions should focus exclusively on the patient's obvious problem.
b. most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions.
c. speaking loudly and distinctly will ensure that the patient can hear you.
d. hostility and confusion should be presumed to be due to the patient's age. - ANSWER b
Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate to document in the narrative section of a PCR?
Select one:
a. "General impression revealed that the patient was intoxicated."
b. "The patient admits to smoking marijuana earlier in the day."
c. "After oxygen was administered, the patient's breathing improved."
d. "Significant damage was noted to the front end of the vehicle." - ANSWER a
Which of the following types of questions allow for the most detailed response?
Select one:
a. Open-ended questions
b. Closed-ended questions
c. Yes or no questions
d. Multiple questions asked at once - ANSWER a
Which of the following will help improve radio communications?
Select one:
a. Answer questions with "yes" or "no."
b. Use codes to speed communication.
c. Hold the radio at least 6 inches from your mouth.
d. Wait 1 second after pressing the transmit button before speaking. - ANSWER d
"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means:
Select one:
a. bowel.
b. tongue.
c. stomach.
d. intestine. - ANSWER c
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
Select one:
a. has low blood sugar.
b. urinates frequently.
c. is excessively thirsty.
d. is unable to swallow. - ANSWER c
A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being:
Select one:
a. medial.
b. unilateral.
c. proximal.
d. bilateral. - ANSWER d
After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This is called:
Select one:
a. hemiplegia.
b. hemolysis.
c. hemostasis.
d. hematemesis. - ANSWER c
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position?
Select one:
a. Recumbent
b. Prone
c. Dorsal
d. Supine - ANSWER b
EMTs should have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology in order to:
Select one:
a. communicate effectively with other members of the health care team.
b. determine and document more accurate patient diagnoses.
c. more clearly explain to patients the nature of their condition.
d. perform and document more accurate patient assessments. - ANSWER a
In relation to the chest, the back is:
Select one:
a. posterior.
b. ventral.
c. anterior.
d. inferior. - ANSWER a
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