Test Bank for Paramedic Care: Principles and Practice 5th Edition Volume 4 Trauma Emergencies Updated 2025–2026 Complete Exam Questions and Answers Study Guide for Bledsoe EMS Success

TEST BANK PARAMEDIC CARE- PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE,
5TH EDITION Volume 4 Trauma Emergencies BLEDSOE
Paramedic Care Principles & Practice V1, 5e (Bledsoe et al.)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine

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 T



B) Managed health care T T



C) Health promotion T



D) Internet education T T



Answer: C T



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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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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: T T T T



A) industrial medicine. T



B) community clinics. T



C) correctional institutions. T



D) sports medicine.
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Answer: A T



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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 T



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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 3 T




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 T



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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 T



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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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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. T T T T T T



B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. T T T T T T



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 T



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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 T



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8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
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A) team physicians. T



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D) rehabilitation programs. T T



Answer: C T



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,9) Paramedics should always provide care: T T T T



A) with the intent of transporting all patients.
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B) only when there is a legitimate patient complaint.
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C) without regard to a patient's ability to pay.
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D) with the goal of minimizing on-scene time.
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Answer: C T



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10) The paramedic's role has expanded to include
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ill/injured patients from one health care facility to another for specialized care.
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A) hospital emergency departmentsT T



B) critical care transport
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C) corrections medicine T



D) helicopter EMS T T



Answer: B T



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11) Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic?
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A) It is a career-long pursuit.
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B) It is focused on public education efforts.
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C) It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency.
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D) It is focused on illness and injury prevention.
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Answer: A T



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12) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in the
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dynamic prehospital setting?
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A) Acts independently
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B) Under direct supervision of the medical director
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C) Under telephone or radio supervision by nursing personnel
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D) Under direct supervision of fire command
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Answer: A T



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, 13) Which of the following aspects of the paramedic's work most appropriately falls into the
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category of public health?
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A) Administering care to a patient who has suffered a heart attack
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B) Providing life-saving measures after a traffic accident
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C) Educating the public on illness preventionT T T T T



D) Taking steps to prevent a terrorist attack
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Answer: C T



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14) To legally function as a paramedic, one must:
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A) have successfully completed an accredited EMT education program.
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B) have fulfilled the specific requirements of an appropriate credentialing body.
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C) strive to maintain quality health care, regardless of cost or impact on one's EMS system.
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D) be able to function independently in a nonstructured, constantly changing environment.
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Answer: B T



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15) Many traditional EMS treatments and practices have been abandoned or refined because of:
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A) research.
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C) legislation.
D) lawsuits.
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16) The highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States is a(n):
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A) emergency medical responder. T T



B) paramedic.
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