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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