Advanced EMT: A Clinical-Reasoning Approach, 2e Update (Alexander)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Practice
1) Training to be an Advanced EMT includes all the knowledge and skills of:
A) Emergency Medical Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians.
B) Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
C) any EMS professional.
D) Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
2) Self-motivation means doing things that need to be done:
A) based on standing orders.
B) because it is expected of you by supervision.
C) on your own initiative.
D) to earn certification.
Answer: C
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
3) What AEMT characteristic is conveyed through adherence to a set of values and behavior that
are accepted as defining features of a given occupation?
A) Evidence-based practice
B) Confidence
C) Motivation
D) Professionalism
Answer: D
Objective: 1.1 Define key terms introduced in this chapter.
4) By the time Advanced EMT education is completed, the AEMT will have completed how
many hours of education as a prehospital care provider?
A) 150 to 250
B) 240 to 350
C) 300 to 440
D) 400 to 640
Answer: C
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
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,5) Which of these statements is most correct?
A) An EMR license is a prerequisite for EMT.
B) EMT training is a prerequisite for Advanced EMT.
C) AEMTs provide complex patient assessments.
D) The AEMT core program includes 1000 hours of education.
Answer: B
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
6) From a EMS system perspective, prior to you rendering care to a patient, you must:
A) ensure your emergency vehicle is in good working order.
B) compile a list of the patient's medications.
C) call medical direction for orders.
D) wait to have a paramedic on scene.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts
of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.
7) All of the following are important to providing medical care safely to the patient, except:
A) using appropriate personal protective equipment.
B) double checking medication doses.
C) driving with "due regard."
D) wearing a N-95 respirator during extrication.
Answer: D
Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT,
including professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.
8) Who is ultimately responsible for on-scene safety while performing EMS at a vehicular crash
site?
A) Traffic director
B) Law enforcement
C) EMS providers
D) Triage officer
Answer: C
Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT,
including professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.
9) Which of the following is true regarding "evidenced-based practice"?
A) It does not require significant prehospital research.
B) It may challenge previously unquestioned practices.
C) It only evaluates evidence of validity.
D) It relies on traditional treatment techniques.
Answer: B
Objective: 1.1 Define key terms introduced in this chapter.
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,10) Maintaining AEMT certification or the license to practice as an AEMT is the responsibility
of the:
A) system's medical director.
B) system's training officer.
C) individual AEMT.
D) shift supervisor.
Answer: C
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
11) To maintain your license or certification, all of the following are typically required except:
A) documentation of mandatory continuing education activities.
B) submission of a CPR card.
C) payment of fees for renewal.
D) evidence of a negative TB skin test.
Answer: D
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
12) When interacting with other health care providers, it is important that you:
A) tell them that you know what you are doing.
B) communicate respectfully.
C) critique their patient care skills.
D) demonstrate that you are in charge.
Answer: B
Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT,
including professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.
13) Which of the following demonstrates "integrity"?
A) Being thorough, accurate, and honest on your daily vehicle and equipment checklists
B) Showing compassion and understanding for others
C) Changing out the oxygen cylinder when it gets low without being asked
D) Keeping your fingernails clean and trimmed
Answer: A
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
14) Looking at something from the patient's point of view is an example of:
A) self-motivation.
B) empathy.
C) integrity.
D) sympathy.
Answer: B
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
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, 15) Cleaning the surfaces of the patient care compartment without being asked is an example of:
A) self-motivation.
B) empathy.
C) integrity.
D) professionalism.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
16) One of the leading factors in making mistakes is:
A) putting your patient's welfare first.
B) observing the "golden rule."
C) reading too many EMS journals.
D) being overconfident about your skills.
Answer: D
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts
of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.
17) It is the employer's responsibility to:
A) provide continuing education opportunities.
B) pay for employee's certifications or license renewals.
C) provide a training officer or a mentor for new employees.
D) give employees time off to take refresher courses.
Answer: C
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts
of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.
18) Effective teamwork depends upon:
A) good communication skills.
B) showing empathy for your patients.
C) proper hygiene and sanitation.
D) reassuring patients with your demeanor.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts
of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.
19) Effective time management strategies includes all of the following except:
A) getting to work on time.
B) prioritizing your tasks.
C) proper documentation.
D) completing tasks in a timely manner.
Answer: C
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Practice
1) Training to be an Advanced EMT includes all the knowledge and skills of:
A) Emergency Medical Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians.
B) Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
C) any EMS professional.
D) Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
2) Self-motivation means doing things that need to be done:
A) based on standing orders.
B) because it is expected of you by supervision.
C) on your own initiative.
D) to earn certification.
Answer: C
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
3) What AEMT characteristic is conveyed through adherence to a set of values and behavior that
are accepted as defining features of a given occupation?
A) Evidence-based practice
B) Confidence
C) Motivation
D) Professionalism
Answer: D
Objective: 1.1 Define key terms introduced in this chapter.
4) By the time Advanced EMT education is completed, the AEMT will have completed how
many hours of education as a prehospital care provider?
A) 150 to 250
B) 240 to 350
C) 300 to 440
D) 400 to 640
Answer: C
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
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,5) Which of these statements is most correct?
A) An EMR license is a prerequisite for EMT.
B) EMT training is a prerequisite for Advanced EMT.
C) AEMTs provide complex patient assessments.
D) The AEMT core program includes 1000 hours of education.
Answer: B
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
6) From a EMS system perspective, prior to you rendering care to a patient, you must:
A) ensure your emergency vehicle is in good working order.
B) compile a list of the patient's medications.
C) call medical direction for orders.
D) wait to have a paramedic on scene.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts
of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.
7) All of the following are important to providing medical care safely to the patient, except:
A) using appropriate personal protective equipment.
B) double checking medication doses.
C) driving with "due regard."
D) wearing a N-95 respirator during extrication.
Answer: D
Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT,
including professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.
8) Who is ultimately responsible for on-scene safety while performing EMS at a vehicular crash
site?
A) Traffic director
B) Law enforcement
C) EMS providers
D) Triage officer
Answer: C
Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT,
including professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.
9) Which of the following is true regarding "evidenced-based practice"?
A) It does not require significant prehospital research.
B) It may challenge previously unquestioned practices.
C) It only evaluates evidence of validity.
D) It relies on traditional treatment techniques.
Answer: B
Objective: 1.1 Define key terms introduced in this chapter.
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,10) Maintaining AEMT certification or the license to practice as an AEMT is the responsibility
of the:
A) system's medical director.
B) system's training officer.
C) individual AEMT.
D) shift supervisor.
Answer: C
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
11) To maintain your license or certification, all of the following are typically required except:
A) documentation of mandatory continuing education activities.
B) submission of a CPR card.
C) payment of fees for renewal.
D) evidence of a negative TB skin test.
Answer: D
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
12) When interacting with other health care providers, it is important that you:
A) tell them that you know what you are doing.
B) communicate respectfully.
C) critique their patient care skills.
D) demonstrate that you are in charge.
Answer: B
Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT,
including professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.
13) Which of the following demonstrates "integrity"?
A) Being thorough, accurate, and honest on your daily vehicle and equipment checklists
B) Showing compassion and understanding for others
C) Changing out the oxygen cylinder when it gets low without being asked
D) Keeping your fingernails clean and trimmed
Answer: A
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
14) Looking at something from the patient's point of view is an example of:
A) self-motivation.
B) empathy.
C) integrity.
D) sympathy.
Answer: B
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
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, 15) Cleaning the surfaces of the patient care compartment without being asked is an example of:
A) self-motivation.
B) empathy.
C) integrity.
D) professionalism.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
16) One of the leading factors in making mistakes is:
A) putting your patient's welfare first.
B) observing the "golden rule."
C) reading too many EMS journals.
D) being overconfident about your skills.
Answer: D
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts
of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.
17) It is the employer's responsibility to:
A) provide continuing education opportunities.
B) pay for employee's certifications or license renewals.
C) provide a training officer or a mentor for new employees.
D) give employees time off to take refresher courses.
Answer: C
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts
of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.
18) Effective teamwork depends upon:
A) good communication skills.
B) showing empathy for your patients.
C) proper hygiene and sanitation.
D) reassuring patients with your demeanor.
Answer: A
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts
of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.
19) Effective time management strategies includes all of the following except:
A) getting to work on time.
B) prioritizing your tasks.
C) proper documentation.
D) completing tasks in a timely manner.
Answer: C
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional
characteristics of the Advanced EMT.
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