EMT Class Exam I Questions with Correct Answers.

What are the four levels of EMS training? Correct Answer 1) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) 2) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) 4) Paramedic What does the EMR do? (3, a-d) Correct Answer 1) First one at the scene. 2) Police officers, firefighters, and industrial health personnel may function in this position. 3) Emphasis on (a) activating EMS system and (b) providing immediate care for life threatening injuries, (c) controlling the scene, and (d) preparing for the arrival of the ambulance. What does the EMT do? (2) Correct Answer 1) Minimum level for ambulance personnel. 2) Provide basic-level medical and trauma care and transportation to a medical facility. What does the AEMT do? (1, 2:a-c) Correct Answer 1) Basic-level care and transportation. 2) Advanced-level care including: (a) advanced airway devices, (b) monitoring of blood glucose levels, and (c) administration of some medications (both intravenous and intraosseous. What does a paramedic do? Correct Answer The paramedic performs all of the skills of an EMT and AEMT in addition to more advanced level skills. The paramedic provides the most advanced level of prehospital care. What are BSI procedures? Correct Answer Body substance isolation procedures (also known as Standard Precautions) that protect you from the blood and body fluids of the patient and vice versa. What should be worn whenever there is potential for contact with blood and other body fluids? Correct Answer Protective gloves. What actions warrant use of protective gloves? Correct Answer Controlling bleeding, suctioning, artificial ventilation, and CPR. Why should eye protection be worn? Correct Answer The mucous membranes surrounding the eyes are capable of absorbing fluids that have splashed, spattered, or sprayed from the patient.