JBL 12th edition EMT midterm review || Solved Correctly.
What law allows an EMT to practice? correct answers Public Health Law
What changes, if any, can a medical director make to the scope of practice? correct answers An
EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state
approval
What is the term for appropriate treatment based on level of certification? correct answers Scope
of practice
What is the correct body position for lifting? correct answers 1. tighten and straighten your back
2. legs spread apart 15 inches and bend them lower to your torso
3. hands with palms up, grip the stretcher
4. lift with your legs
What is the best moving device for uneven terrain? correct answers Stokes basket
In what position should an unconscious patient with no trauma and no respiratory difficulties be
placed? correct answers Supine
What is the difference between on-line and off-line medical control? correct answers Off-line:
(indirect) Follow your standing orders/protocols
On-line: (direct) Physician directions given over phone or radio
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection? correct answers Wash your hands
What is the index of suspicion? correct answers It is awareness that unseen life-threatening
injuries may exist when determining the mechanism of injury (MOI).
, What is HIPPA? What does it do? correct answers Health Insurance Portability and Accounting
Act. Even when off duty, if you are part of a covered entity and dealing with PHI, you must still
adhere to HIPAA guidelines and restrictions
What are the four components of negligence? correct answers Duty, Breach of duty, Damages,
Causation
What is the best protection against a lawsuit? correct answers Good PCR
What is standard care and scope of practice? correct answers Scope of practice: the skills
preformed by various EMS providers
Standard care: Manner in which you must act or behave
Established by State protocols
What is therapeutic communication? correct answers Verbal and nonverbal communication
techniques that encourage patients to express their feelings and to achieve a positive relationship.
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? correct answers the diaphragm
What does the central nervous system consist of? correct answers brain and spinal cord
What are the five areas of the spinal column correct answers Cervical 7
Thoracic 12
Lumbar 5
Sacrum 5
Coccyx 4
what two areas of the spine are most likely to be injured? correct answers Cervical, lumbar
What law allows an EMT to practice? correct answers Public Health Law
What changes, if any, can a medical director make to the scope of practice? correct answers An
EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state
approval
What is the term for appropriate treatment based on level of certification? correct answers Scope
of practice
What is the correct body position for lifting? correct answers 1. tighten and straighten your back
2. legs spread apart 15 inches and bend them lower to your torso
3. hands with palms up, grip the stretcher
4. lift with your legs
What is the best moving device for uneven terrain? correct answers Stokes basket
In what position should an unconscious patient with no trauma and no respiratory difficulties be
placed? correct answers Supine
What is the difference between on-line and off-line medical control? correct answers Off-line:
(indirect) Follow your standing orders/protocols
On-line: (direct) Physician directions given over phone or radio
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection? correct answers Wash your hands
What is the index of suspicion? correct answers It is awareness that unseen life-threatening
injuries may exist when determining the mechanism of injury (MOI).
, What is HIPPA? What does it do? correct answers Health Insurance Portability and Accounting
Act. Even when off duty, if you are part of a covered entity and dealing with PHI, you must still
adhere to HIPAA guidelines and restrictions
What are the four components of negligence? correct answers Duty, Breach of duty, Damages,
Causation
What is the best protection against a lawsuit? correct answers Good PCR
What is standard care and scope of practice? correct answers Scope of practice: the skills
preformed by various EMS providers
Standard care: Manner in which you must act or behave
Established by State protocols
What is therapeutic communication? correct answers Verbal and nonverbal communication
techniques that encourage patients to express their feelings and to achieve a positive relationship.
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? correct answers the diaphragm
What does the central nervous system consist of? correct answers brain and spinal cord
What are the five areas of the spinal column correct answers Cervical 7
Thoracic 12
Lumbar 5
Sacrum 5
Coccyx 4
what two areas of the spine are most likely to be injured? correct answers Cervical, lumbar
