West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam 2023

American Heart Association protocols are based on evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: medical director approva National guidelines for EMS care are intended to provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States Online medical control requires phone or radio contact with the medical director Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on EMS research The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called time management The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as self-motivation The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as 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 EMS research The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to HIPAA What is an EMT's primary service area?The main area in which the EMS agency operates What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? Follow the agency's written protocols Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? EMT Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers? Automated external defibrillator Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing 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 the receiving nurse or doctor 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 patient advocacyAfter assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should: Select one: A. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. B. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible. C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention. D. report the incident to your supervisor after the call. report the incident to your supervisor after the call