EMT-JBL Mid Term Questions with Verified Solutions

EMT-JBL Mid Term Questions with Verified Solutions When treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with broken glass, it is best to wear: a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves b.)latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath c.)Firefighter gloves only, to perseve manual dexterity. d.)Thick firefighter gloves over two pairs of latex gloves a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: a.) adminster epinephrine via the subcutaneous route b.) assist a patient with certain prescribed medications c.) insert a perioheral IV line and infuse fluids. d.) interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly b.) assist a patient with certain prescribed medications You are transporting a 40-year old male with respiratory distress. The patient tells you that he recently had a positive tuberculosis (TB) skin test and is currently being evaluated for possible TB. You should: a.) apply a nasal cannula on the patient and a sterile surgical mask on yourself. b.) apply a sterile surgical mask on yourself and a HEPA respirator on a patient c.) remain at least 3 feet away from the patient and apply a surgical mask on him. d.) apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a high-effciency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on yourself. d.) apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a high-effciency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on yourself. While transporting a woman with diabetes, you should inadvertently give oral glucose even though her blood glucose level was high. You reassess the patient and note that her condition did not change; she remained stable. You should: a.) notify law enforcement so they can file an incident report. b.) contact medical control and notify them of the error. c.) document the error and report it to your supervisor exclude this intervention from the PCR because it did not harm the patient. b.) contact medical control and notify them of the error. The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT: a.) notifies the admitting clerk of the patient care does not occur until the EMT: a.) notifies the admitting clerk of the patient's arrival at the hospital b.) gives oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse. c.) gives a radio report to the recieving medical facility d.) informs dispatch of the patient's arrival at the emergency department b.) gives oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse. The compliance-monitoring component of an infection control plan should: a.) address issues such as medical waste collection, storage, and ambulance disinfection b.) ensure that employees understand what they should do and why it is important c.) consist of a list of tasks that pose a risk for contact with blood or other body fluids. d.) identify who to notify after an exposure and where treatment should be provided b.) ensure that employees understand what they should do and why it is important As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: a.) may not be obvious or present all the time. b.) usually manifest suddenly and without warning. c.) cannot be identified and can cause health problems. d.) are most effectively treated with medications