EMT Exam Chapters 1-10 Questions
and Answers
Who develops EMS Standards? - ANS-In 1966, the National Highway Safety Act
charged the US Department of Transportation (DOT) in developing EMS stardards
Enhanced 911 (E-911) - ANS-a system that has the capability to automatically identify a
caller's phone # and location, so even if the patient loses consciousness, they will still
be able to send emergency personnel to the scene
patient assessment - ANS-finding out enough about what is wrong with a patient to be
able to provide the appropriate emergency care; always precedes emergency care
transfer of care - ANS-Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT advises hospital personnel
of the patient's condition, observations from the scene, treatment rendered, and other
pertinent data to assure continuity of care; do not abandon care until process is
completed
Why do we document 3 sets of vital signs? - ANS-trends in the patient's condition will
become apparent only when vital signs are repeated, which is an important step in
continuing assessment;
quality improvement - ANS-continuous self review with the purpose of identifying
aspects of the system that require improvement; ensures that the public receives the
highest quality pre-hospital care; may include carefully written documentation,
maintaining equipment, getting feedback, and continuing education
What are the signs and symptoms of a delayed stress reaction (PTSD)? - ANS-
flashbacks, nightmares, feelings of detachment, irritability, sleep difficulties, or problems
with concentration or interpersonal relationships; the patient may not understand what is
causing the problems
______ safety comes first. If threatened, __________ immediately - ANS-OUR, LEAVE
ALWAYS wear a ___________________ on the scene of a motor vehicle collision -
ANS-reflective vest (or clothing); it provides the best protection for us
What do you do if you are directly exposed to blood/any bodily fluids? - ANS-first,
wash/flush hands and exposed areas, then report the incident to best protect yourself,
then seek medical attention immediately
, What should be considered when lifting any patient? - ANS-the object (what is the
weight? will you need help?), your limitations (what are your physical characteristics?),
communication (talk throughout the process to make the move comfortable)
What is the correct positioning/technique to safely lift patients? - ANS-positioning your
feet properly (shoulder-width apart), using your legs, never turning/twisting, not leaning,
keeping back straight, keeping the weight close to your body
power lift - ANS-aka squat-lift position; a lift from a squatting position wit weight to be
lifted close to the body, feet apart and flat on the ground body weight on or just behind
the balls of the feet, and the back locked in
The higher a stretcher is with a patient with a patient on it, the ___________ the center
of gravity is - ANS-HIGHER, (safety hazard???)
What is the preferred # of rescuers for using a stair chair? - ANS-THREE; two rescuers
to use the tracks down stairs as well as a spotter when available
emergency move - ANS-when a patient must be moved to a safe place quickly; used if
the scene is hazardous, the care of life-threatening conditions requires repositioning, if
you must reach other patients
Should you hesitate to ask for additional manpower when it comes to lifting/moving a
heavy patient? - ANS-NO
When do we use the draw-sheet method to transfer a patient? - ANS-during transfers
between hospitals and nursing homes or when a patient must be move from a bed at
home to a stretcher; patient has no suspected spine injury
What will a patient most likely do in a stair chair? - ANS-any patient may reach out and
grab things; use the least restrictive method to prevent this
What is the difference between expressed and implied consent? - ANS--expressed
consent is consent given by adults who are of age, mentally competent, and are
physically and mentally able to give it
-implied consent is assumed consent in the case of an unconscious patient or a patient
not physically/mentally able to give consent but are in need of emergency care
Duty to Act - ANS-an obligation to provide emergency care to a patient; EMTs on an
ambulance/who are dispatched have a duty to act if there is no threat to safety
HIPAA - ANS-The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; a federal law
protecting the privacy of patient-specific health care information and providing the
patient with control over how this information is used and distributed
and Answers
Who develops EMS Standards? - ANS-In 1966, the National Highway Safety Act
charged the US Department of Transportation (DOT) in developing EMS stardards
Enhanced 911 (E-911) - ANS-a system that has the capability to automatically identify a
caller's phone # and location, so even if the patient loses consciousness, they will still
be able to send emergency personnel to the scene
patient assessment - ANS-finding out enough about what is wrong with a patient to be
able to provide the appropriate emergency care; always precedes emergency care
transfer of care - ANS-Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT advises hospital personnel
of the patient's condition, observations from the scene, treatment rendered, and other
pertinent data to assure continuity of care; do not abandon care until process is
completed
Why do we document 3 sets of vital signs? - ANS-trends in the patient's condition will
become apparent only when vital signs are repeated, which is an important step in
continuing assessment;
quality improvement - ANS-continuous self review with the purpose of identifying
aspects of the system that require improvement; ensures that the public receives the
highest quality pre-hospital care; may include carefully written documentation,
maintaining equipment, getting feedback, and continuing education
What are the signs and symptoms of a delayed stress reaction (PTSD)? - ANS-
flashbacks, nightmares, feelings of detachment, irritability, sleep difficulties, or problems
with concentration or interpersonal relationships; the patient may not understand what is
causing the problems
______ safety comes first. If threatened, __________ immediately - ANS-OUR, LEAVE
ALWAYS wear a ___________________ on the scene of a motor vehicle collision -
ANS-reflective vest (or clothing); it provides the best protection for us
What do you do if you are directly exposed to blood/any bodily fluids? - ANS-first,
wash/flush hands and exposed areas, then report the incident to best protect yourself,
then seek medical attention immediately
, What should be considered when lifting any patient? - ANS-the object (what is the
weight? will you need help?), your limitations (what are your physical characteristics?),
communication (talk throughout the process to make the move comfortable)
What is the correct positioning/technique to safely lift patients? - ANS-positioning your
feet properly (shoulder-width apart), using your legs, never turning/twisting, not leaning,
keeping back straight, keeping the weight close to your body
power lift - ANS-aka squat-lift position; a lift from a squatting position wit weight to be
lifted close to the body, feet apart and flat on the ground body weight on or just behind
the balls of the feet, and the back locked in
The higher a stretcher is with a patient with a patient on it, the ___________ the center
of gravity is - ANS-HIGHER, (safety hazard???)
What is the preferred # of rescuers for using a stair chair? - ANS-THREE; two rescuers
to use the tracks down stairs as well as a spotter when available
emergency move - ANS-when a patient must be moved to a safe place quickly; used if
the scene is hazardous, the care of life-threatening conditions requires repositioning, if
you must reach other patients
Should you hesitate to ask for additional manpower when it comes to lifting/moving a
heavy patient? - ANS-NO
When do we use the draw-sheet method to transfer a patient? - ANS-during transfers
between hospitals and nursing homes or when a patient must be move from a bed at
home to a stretcher; patient has no suspected spine injury
What will a patient most likely do in a stair chair? - ANS-any patient may reach out and
grab things; use the least restrictive method to prevent this
What is the difference between expressed and implied consent? - ANS--expressed
consent is consent given by adults who are of age, mentally competent, and are
physically and mentally able to give it
-implied consent is assumed consent in the case of an unconscious patient or a patient
not physically/mentally able to give consent but are in need of emergency care
Duty to Act - ANS-an obligation to provide emergency care to a patient; EMTs on an
ambulance/who are dispatched have a duty to act if there is no threat to safety
HIPAA - ANS-The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; a federal law
protecting the privacy of patient-specific health care information and providing the
patient with control over how this information is used and distributed
