Paramedic Care Principles and Practice Exam 1 (CH 1-10) Questions with Correct Answers

Paramedics typically function outside their customary emergency response and transport roles in what type of medicine? - Answer-A. Community paramedicine B. Flight paramedicine C. Critical care medicine D. Telemedicine Ans: A. The combined roles and responsibilities of paramedic practice is known as: - Answer-A. paramedicine. B. primary care. C. integrated care. D. community medicine. Ans: A. Which type of emergency service provider has the skills and knowledge to use both basic and advanced equipment found on an ambulance? - Answer-A.EMR B.AEMT C.EMT D.EMS Ans: B. Critical care transport vehicles are: - Answer-A. reserved for ventilator or balloon pump patients. B. specially equipped and staffed for moving extremely ill patients. Your answer is correct. C. all ambulances with at least one ALS provider. D. required to have two RNs on board during transport. Ans: B. Of the nationally recognized levels of EMS certifications in the United States, who performs the highest level of prehospital care? - Answer-A. Paramedic B. Advanced EMT C. Emergency medical responder (EMR) D. Emergency medical technician (EMT)