EMT Exam 1 (Chapters 1-9) | FULL TESTBANK 2023/24

EMT Exam 1 (Chapters 1-9) | FULL TESTBANK 2023/24 The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to __________________. A) DCAP B) APGAR C) HIPAA D) CQI - C Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? A) EMT B) EMR C) AEMT D) Paramedic - A The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on: A) EMS research B) local protocols C) the lead EMT's decision D) regional trauma guidelines - A National guidelines for EMS care are intended to ______________. A) reduce expenses at the local and state levels B) facilitate a national EMS labor group C) unify EMS providers under a single medical director D) provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States - D Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers? A) Multilumen airways B) Needle decompression C) Automatic transport ventilators D) Automated external defibrillator - D What is an EMT's primary service area? A) The main area in which the EMS agency operates B) The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care C) The area serviced by the EMT's medical director D) The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call - A Online medical control requires _________________. A) written protocols approved by medical control B) phone or radio contact with the medical director C) the presence of an advanced-level provider D) a physician's presence on the scene of the call - B What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? A) Carry an EMT text for reference at all times B) Deviate from established standards when necessary C) Follow the agency's written protocol D) Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments - C Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on______________. A) the opinions of physicians B) EMS research C) the experiences of EMT"s D) an EMS Agency's fiscal resources - B American Heart Association protocols are based on _____________. A) evidence-based research B) trends in the EMS community C) theories ready for field trial D) opinions from a core group of cardiologists - A The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called ______________. A) patient advocacy B) integrity C) time management D) patient empathy - C The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as _____________. A) diplomacy B) self-confidence C) time management D) self-motivation - D You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a transport will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an example of _____________. A) undue hardship B) patient advocacy C) scope of practice D) abuse of authority - B Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? A) a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) provider definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting B) a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured C) 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 D) a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients - B Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? A) the ADA applies to only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability B) the minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled C) the ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled D) according to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam - C As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: A) the patient's condition B) medical director approval C) an order from a paramedic D) the transport time to the hospital - B (unless in the written protocols in which you do not need the medical director's approval) Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? A) The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs B) EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT C) the NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs D) the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS training - D Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? A) EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up" B) The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination C) EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever D) Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic - B You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone. You should report the information to ___________. A) the receiving nurse or doctor B) law enforcement personnel C) the state motor vehicle department D) your medical director - A Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: A) animals or insects B) stroke or dust C) direct contact D) inanimate objects - A Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is correct? A) the grieving process typically begins with severe depression B) it is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages C) the stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously D) bargaining is the most unpleasant of the grieving process - C Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) assessment by the EMT B) mental disorders C) history of chronic disease D) fear of medical personnel - A While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe? A) Direct contact B) Indirect contact C) Airborne transmission D) Vector-borne transmission - B The EMT's first priority is ___________________. A) personal safety B) rapid response C) treatment and transport D) empathy for all patients - A Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy? A) Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls B) Requesting overtime to occupy your mind C) Modestly increasing caffeine consumption D) Developing a social network outside of EMS - D The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to: A) undergo an annual physical examination B) ensure that your immunization are up-to-date C) wash your hands in between patient contacts D) undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis - C Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: A) wherever you tough nonintact skin B) during routine cleaning of the ambulance C) while handling needles or other sharps D) when performing endotracheal intubation - D After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should: A) immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution B) report the incident to your supervisor after the call C) get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible D) discontinue patient care and seek medical attention - B When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should: A) Allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions B) Use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces C) Clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water D) spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel - A Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: A) are older than 35 years of age B) have a weak immune system C) have been infected with hepatitis in the past D) received a hepatitis B vaccination - C Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? A) HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B B) HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field C) HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood D) There is no vaccine against HIV infection - D General adaption syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases? A) Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery B) Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery C) Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion D) Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery - A Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction?