EMT CHAPTER 5: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
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,If the patient seems reluctant to speak, what would A
your NEXT step be?
A.
Rule out language barriers and hearing difficulties.
B.
Assume that pathology is not the cause.
C.
Treat the patient as uncooperative.
D.
Decide if the patient is hiding something.
Your EMS agency wants to increase the power output B
of the base station in order to cover a larger area
without needing a repeater. Which federal agency is
responsible for establishing limitations for power
output?
A.
Warning and Reference Guidance Association
B.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
C.
International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)
D.
Office of Emergency Communications (OEC)
,What power output do most portable radios have? C
A.
5 to 10 watts
B.
0.5 to 3 watts
C.
1 to 5 watts
D.
25 to 35 watts
, You may receive an order from medical direction over B
the radio to help a patient with his medication. After
receiving the order, you should:
A.
confirm the order with your partner.
B.
repeat the order back to medical direction.
C.
repeat vital signs.
D.
administer the medication.
Which of the below communication technologies is C
often used as a "backup" system to normal
communications used by EMS?
A.
Digital equipment
B.
Mobile radio
C.
Mobile phones
D.
A base station
2026 | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,If the patient seems reluctant to speak, what would A
your NEXT step be?
A.
Rule out language barriers and hearing difficulties.
B.
Assume that pathology is not the cause.
C.
Treat the patient as uncooperative.
D.
Decide if the patient is hiding something.
Your EMS agency wants to increase the power output B
of the base station in order to cover a larger area
without needing a repeater. Which federal agency is
responsible for establishing limitations for power
output?
A.
Warning and Reference Guidance Association
B.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
C.
International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)
D.
Office of Emergency Communications (OEC)
,What power output do most portable radios have? C
A.
5 to 10 watts
B.
0.5 to 3 watts
C.
1 to 5 watts
D.
25 to 35 watts
, You may receive an order from medical direction over B
the radio to help a patient with his medication. After
receiving the order, you should:
A.
confirm the order with your partner.
B.
repeat the order back to medical direction.
C.
repeat vital signs.
D.
administer the medication.
Which of the below communication technologies is C
often used as a "backup" system to normal
communications used by EMS?
A.
Digital equipment
B.
Mobile radio
C.
Mobile phones
D.
A base station
