West Coast EMT Final (Chapters 1 – 40)Correct 100%(SCORED A+)

Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders? Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS care. The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control. A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic patient. Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for permission to give activated charcoal. - ANSWER The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control. Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the: paramedic. lead EMT. medical director. EMS administrator. - ANSWER medical director. Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence. You should: immediately gain access to the patient. carefully enter the house and then call the police. retreat to a safe place until the police arrive. tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care. - ANSWER retreat to a safe place until the police arrive. Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality improvement (CQI)? Periodic review of run reports Discussion of needs for improvement Negative feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call Remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical director - ANSWER Negative feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call