West Coast EMT Final - Chapters 1 – 40 Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions

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West Coast EMT Final - Chapters 1 – 40 Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders? Medical control is conta ... cted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS care. The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control. A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic patient. Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for permission to give activated charcoal. ✔✔The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control. Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the: paramedic. lead EMT. medical director. EMS administrator. ✔✔medical director. Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence. You should: immediately gain access to the patient. carefully enter the house and then call the police. retreat to a safe place until the police arrive. tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care. ✔✔retreat to a safe place until the police arrive. Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality improvement (CQI)? Periodic review of run reports Discussion of needs for improvement Negative feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call Remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical director ✔✔Negative feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical director, EXCEPT: evaluating patient insurance information. serving as liaison with the medical community. ensuring that the appropriate standards are met by EMTs. ensuring appropriate EMT education and continuing training. ✔✔evaluating patient insurance information. Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person for EMS certification? A misdemeanor at the age of 17 Driving under the influence of alcohol Possessing a valid driver's license from another state A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with hearing aids ✔✔Driving under the influence of alcohol Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority? Controlling severe bleeding Maintaining a patient's airway Ensuring patient safety Ensuring personal safety ✔✔Ensuring personal safety A patient who requires cardiac monitoring in the field would require, at a minimum, which level of EMS provider?. EMR EMT Paramedic AEMT ✔✔Paramedic Which of the following is a professional responsibility of the EMT? Telling the family of a dying patient that every [Show More]

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