West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Exam Review
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, - assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
an EMT should be able to:
Select one:
- interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
- assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
- insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids.
- administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route.
An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when - continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to:
Select one:
- ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her
medical complaint.
- demand that the patient remain quiet and cooperative
during transport.
- reassure the patient that everything will be all right, even
if it will not be.
- continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and
respectful.
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various - paramedic.
aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called an):
Select one:
- paramedic.
- EMT.
- EMR.
- advanced EMT (AEMT).
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and - paramedic.
other advanced treatment skills are functions of the:
Select one:
- paramedic.
- EMR.
- AEMT.
- EMT.
Continuing education in EMS serves to: - maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills.
Select one:
- maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and
skills.
- enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific
training.
- provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system.
- confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital
care.
EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the - Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society.
publication of:
Select one:
- Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease
of Modern Society.
- Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and
Injured.
- the Emergency Medical Services Act.
- the Department of Transportation's White Paper: Death
and Dying.
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device - recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives.
terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of
the time, you should:
Select one:
- recognize that this does not mean the device will save
more lives.
- purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's
claim.
- avoid purchasing the device because this claim is
unrealistic.
- determine which device the American Heart Association
recommends.
Grade A+ | Updated
, West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Exam Review
Obtaining continuing medical education is the - individual EMT.
responsibility of the:
Select one:
- individual EMT.
- EMS medical director.
- State Bureau of EMS.
- EMS training officer.
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is - identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed.
designed to:
Select one:
- administer punitive actions to EMTs who do not follow
local protocols.
- identify areas of improvement and provide remedial
training if needed.
- focus specifically on the quality of emergency care
provided to the patient.
- ensure that all EMTs maintain licensure through the state
EMS office.
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital - EMS research.
is more important than performing time-consuming
procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based
mostly on:
Select one:
- regional trauma guidelines.
- EMS research.
- local protocols.
- the lead EMT's decision.
The EMT certification exam is designed to: - ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills.
Select one:
- rank EMTs based on performance on the certification
exam.
- provide EMTs with the best possible wage once
certification is achieved.
- identify those EMTs who are prepared for advanced
levels of training.
- ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same
level of knowledge and skills.
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the - state office of EMS.
individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the:
Select one:
- National Registry of EMTs.
- state office of EMS.
- regional trauma center.
- American Heart Association.
Which of the following criteria is required to become - Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases
licensed and employed as an EMT?
Select one:
- Demonstration of the ability to lift and carry at least 200
pounds
- A minimum of 60 college credit hours that focus on health
care
- Proof of immunization against certain communicable
diseases
- Successful completion of a recognized bystander CPR
course
Grade A+ | Updated
, West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Exam Review
Which of the following descriptions most accurately - A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency
portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? care and transportation to v the sick and injured
Select one:
- A team of health care professionals who are responsible
for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick
and injured
- A system composed exclusively of emergency medical
responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians
(EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and
injured patients
- A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who
are responsible for providing emergency care to critically
injured patients
- A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers
who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital
setting
Which of the following errors is an example of a - An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the
knowledge-based failure? pertinent information about the drug.
Select one:
- An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because
she did not know the pertinent information about the drug.
- A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not
obtain proper authorization from medical control first.
- Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's
spinal injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled.
- An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his
protocols clearly state that he is not authorized to do so.
Which of the following is an example of a primary - Community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of drinking and
prevention strategy? driving
Select one:
- Teaching a group of new parents how to perform one-
and two-rescuer infant CPR
- The construction of a guardrail on a dangerous curve
following a fatal motor vehicle crash
- Protecting a patient's spine from further injury after a fall
from a significant height
- Community awareness programs that emphasize the
dangers of drinking and driving
Which of the following scenarios involves the - A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device
administration of ALS?
Select one:
- A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a
supraglottic device
- A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected
cardiac chest pain
- A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified
supplemental oxygen
- A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed
nitroglycerin
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at - Automated external defibrillation
every level of prehospital emergency training?
Select one:
- Use of a manually triggered ventilator
- Automated external defibrillation
- Oral glucose for hypoglycemia
- Intranasal medication administration
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is - The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
correct?
Select one:
- The NREMT regulates EMS training standards.
- The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
- The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS
testing.
- The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies
EMTs.
Grade A+ | Updated
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, - assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
an EMT should be able to:
Select one:
- interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
- assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
- insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids.
- administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route.
An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when - continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to:
Select one:
- ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her
medical complaint.
- demand that the patient remain quiet and cooperative
during transport.
- reassure the patient that everything will be all right, even
if it will not be.
- continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and
respectful.
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various - paramedic.
aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called an):
Select one:
- paramedic.
- EMT.
- EMR.
- advanced EMT (AEMT).
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and - paramedic.
other advanced treatment skills are functions of the:
Select one:
- paramedic.
- EMR.
- AEMT.
- EMT.
Continuing education in EMS serves to: - maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills.
Select one:
- maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and
skills.
- enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific
training.
- provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system.
- confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital
care.
EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the - Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society.
publication of:
Select one:
- Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease
of Modern Society.
- Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and
Injured.
- the Emergency Medical Services Act.
- the Department of Transportation's White Paper: Death
and Dying.
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device - recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives.
terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of
the time, you should:
Select one:
- recognize that this does not mean the device will save
more lives.
- purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's
claim.
- avoid purchasing the device because this claim is
unrealistic.
- determine which device the American Heart Association
recommends.
Grade A+ | Updated
, West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Exam Review
Obtaining continuing medical education is the - individual EMT.
responsibility of the:
Select one:
- individual EMT.
- EMS medical director.
- State Bureau of EMS.
- EMS training officer.
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is - identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed.
designed to:
Select one:
- administer punitive actions to EMTs who do not follow
local protocols.
- identify areas of improvement and provide remedial
training if needed.
- focus specifically on the quality of emergency care
provided to the patient.
- ensure that all EMTs maintain licensure through the state
EMS office.
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital - EMS research.
is more important than performing time-consuming
procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based
mostly on:
Select one:
- regional trauma guidelines.
- EMS research.
- local protocols.
- the lead EMT's decision.
The EMT certification exam is designed to: - ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills.
Select one:
- rank EMTs based on performance on the certification
exam.
- provide EMTs with the best possible wage once
certification is achieved.
- identify those EMTs who are prepared for advanced
levels of training.
- ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same
level of knowledge and skills.
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the - state office of EMS.
individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the:
Select one:
- National Registry of EMTs.
- state office of EMS.
- regional trauma center.
- American Heart Association.
Which of the following criteria is required to become - Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases
licensed and employed as an EMT?
Select one:
- Demonstration of the ability to lift and carry at least 200
pounds
- A minimum of 60 college credit hours that focus on health
care
- Proof of immunization against certain communicable
diseases
- Successful completion of a recognized bystander CPR
course
Grade A+ | Updated
, West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Exam Review
Which of the following descriptions most accurately - A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency
portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? care and transportation to v the sick and injured
Select one:
- A team of health care professionals who are responsible
for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick
and injured
- A system composed exclusively of emergency medical
responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians
(EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and
injured patients
- A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who
are responsible for providing emergency care to critically
injured patients
- A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers
who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital
setting
Which of the following errors is an example of a - An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the
knowledge-based failure? pertinent information about the drug.
Select one:
- An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because
she did not know the pertinent information about the drug.
- A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not
obtain proper authorization from medical control first.
- Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's
spinal injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled.
- An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his
protocols clearly state that he is not authorized to do so.
Which of the following is an example of a primary - Community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of drinking and
prevention strategy? driving
Select one:
- Teaching a group of new parents how to perform one-
and two-rescuer infant CPR
- The construction of a guardrail on a dangerous curve
following a fatal motor vehicle crash
- Protecting a patient's spine from further injury after a fall
from a significant height
- Community awareness programs that emphasize the
dangers of drinking and driving
Which of the following scenarios involves the - A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device
administration of ALS?
Select one:
- A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a
supraglottic device
- A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected
cardiac chest pain
- A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified
supplemental oxygen
- A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed
nitroglycerin
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at - Automated external defibrillation
every level of prehospital emergency training?
Select one:
- Use of a manually triggered ventilator
- Automated external defibrillation
- Oral glucose for hypoglycemia
- Intranasal medication administration
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is - The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
correct?
Select one:
- The NREMT regulates EMS training standards.
- The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
- The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS
testing.
- The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies
EMTs.
Grade A+ | Updated
