An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):
EMT.
paramedic.
advanced EMT (AEMT).
EMR. Correct Answer: Paramedic
A 75yearold male with
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An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):
EMT.
paramedic.
advanced EMT (AEMT).
EMR. Correct Answer: Paramedic
A 75yearold male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner enter the residence, a family
member becomes verbally abusive, pushes you, and
states that you took too long to get there. You should:
retreat and notify law enforcement personnel.
tell the family member that it is not your fault.
subdue the family member until the police arrive.
ignore the family member and assess the patient Correct Answer: retreat and notify law enforcement personnel
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
individual EMT.
State Bureau of EMS.
EMS training officer.
EMS medical director. Correct Answer: individual EMT
Vectorborne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
animals or insects.
smoke or dust.
direct contact.
inanimate objects. Correct Answer: Animals or insects
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)?
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
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 Correct Answer: a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
What type of stress reaction occurs when an EMT is exposed to many insignificant stressors over a period of several months or years?
acute stress reaction
cumulative stress reaction
posttraumatic stress reaction
critical incident stress reaction Correct Answer: cumulative stress reaction
The simplest yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to:
undergo an annual physical examination.
ensure that your immunizations are up to date.
wash your hands in between patient contacts.
undergo human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing at least twice a year. Correct Answer: wash your hands in between patient contacts
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