West Coast EMT Block Exam #1 Questions and Answers (GRADED A+)

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 -ANSWER - 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. -ANSWER - 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 -ANSWER - 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 -ANSWER - 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 -ANSWER - D. EMS research The ability to handle multiple tasks