West Coast EMT Block Exam #1

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - D. evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the transport time to the hospital. - A. medical director approval. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. Select one: A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director C. facilitate a national EMS labor group D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States - D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States Online medical control requires __________.Select one: A. the presence of an advanced-level provider B. written protocols approved by medical control C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - D. phone or radio contact with the medical director Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________. Select one: A. the experiences of EMTs B. the opinions of physicians C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources D. EMS research - D. EMS research The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________. Select one: A. patient empathy B. patient advocacy C. integrity D. time management - D. time management The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________. Select one: A. self-motivation B. diplomacy C. time managementD. self-confidence - A. self-motivation The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. Select one: A. self-confidence B. teamwork and diplomacy C. communication D. scene leadership - C. communication 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: Select one: A. the lead EMT's decision. B. regional trauma guidelines. C. EMS research. D. local protocols. - C. EMS research. The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________. Select one: A. APGAR B. CQI C. HIPAA D. DCAP - C. HIPAAWhat is an EMT's primary service area? Select one: A. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates 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 - B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? Select one: A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments. B. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times. C. Follow the agency's written protocols. D. Deviate from established standards when necessary. - C. Follow the agency's written protocols. Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? Select one: A. EMT B. EMR C. AEMT D. Paramedic - A. EMT