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Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine
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1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
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A) Third-party biller s
B) Managed health care s s
C) Health promotion s
D) Internet education s
ANSWER: C
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 4
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2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the
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responsibilities for paramedics working in:
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A) industrial medicine. s
B) community clinics. s
C) correctional institutions. s
D) sports medicine. s
ANSWER: A
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 5
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3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
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A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
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B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done.
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,C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
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D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase.
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ANSWER: C
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 3
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4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
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A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
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B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols
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D) Following long-standing traditions in practice
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ANSWER: A
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 3
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, 5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
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A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
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B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
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C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam.
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ANSWER: B
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 4
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6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
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A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. s s s s s s
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C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
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D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency.
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ANSWER: D
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 3
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7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other related
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tasks falls on the license of:
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A) the EMS system medical director.
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B) the state secretary of health.
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C) the receiving hospital personnel.
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D) the state medical director.
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ANSWER: A
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 4
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8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
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Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice
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6th Edition, Volume. 1 – 5, by (Bledsoe)
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,Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 6e (Bledsoe) s s s s s s s s
Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine
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1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
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A) Third-party biller s
B) Managed health care s s
C) Health promotion s
D) Internet education s
ANSWER: C
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Diff: 1
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 4
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2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the
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responsibilities for paramedics working in:
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A) industrial medicine. s
B) community clinics. s
C) correctional institutions. s
D) sports medicine. s
ANSWER: A
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 5
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3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
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A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
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B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done.
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,C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
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D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase.
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ANSWER: C
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Diff: 1
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 3
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4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
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A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
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B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols
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D) Following long-standing traditions in practice
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ANSWER: A
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Diff: 2
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 3
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, 5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
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A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
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B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
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C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam.
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ANSWER: B
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Diff: 1 s Page Ref: 5 s s
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 4
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6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
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A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. s s s s s s
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. s s s s s s
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
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D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency.
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ANSWER: D
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Diff: 1 s Page Ref: 5 s s
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 3
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7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other related
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tasks falls on the license of:
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A) the EMS system medical director.
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B) the state secretary of health.
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C) the receiving hospital personnel.
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D) the state medical director.
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ANSWER: A
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Diff: 1 s Page Ref: 4 s s
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 4
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8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
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