EMT Exam #1 (chapters 1-11)
Documentation can be used for what purposes? - ANS -1. Medical
2. Legal
3. Billing
\How many bones make up the face? - ANS -14
\If a patient is lying face down what position is this? - ANS -Prone
\If a patient is lying face up what position is this? - ANS -Supine
\Lift with your legs, not your what? - ANS -Back
\Negligence must have what factors? - ANS -1. EMT has a duty to act
2. EMT breached duty to act
3. Patient suffered an injury or harm that is recognized by the law as a compensable injury
4. Injuries were the result of a breach of duty (proximate cause)
\Should documentation be subjective or objective? - ANS -Objective ONLY
\What are plantar reflexes? - ANS -Scrape the bottom of the foot, the toes flex
\What are radio repeaters? - ANS -These receive weak signals and rebroadcast that signal over
a larger area so other users can receive a stronger signal. They basically increase the range.
\What are standard precautions? - ANS -Gloves, and hand washing, HEPA or N95 make for TB.
Gown if lots of blood.
\What are the 2 immunizations that are needed annually as an EMT? - ANS -1. TB skin test
2. Flu shot
\What are the four levels of EMS? - ANS -EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic
\What are the importances of proper hand washing? - ANS -1. Prevents spread of infection
2. Wash your hands even if you're wearing gloves
3. If jewelry was infect,d remove it. Clean it w/ soap and water separately.
\What are the proper mechanics when lifting? - ANS -1. Keep object close to body
2. Move heavy object using leg, hip and gluteal muscles plus the abdominal muscles
3. "stack" hips, shoulders, and feet
4. Reduce heigh or distance through which the object is moved
\What are the safety steps for an EMT? - ANS -1. You are not able to help the patient if you are
also injured.
2. Wear proper PPE, including eye protection , masks (HEPA, N95), disposable gloves, gowns.
3. Wash hands 10-15 seconds, remove all jewelry.
4. If uniform is contaminated, remove, bag and label the item, wash in warm water for 25
minutes. Also, take a hot shower.
5. Dispose all contaminated gloves, and other materials in the hazardous materials bag.
\What are the stages of grieving? - ANS -1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
Documentation can be used for what purposes? - ANS -1. Medical
2. Legal
3. Billing
\How many bones make up the face? - ANS -14
\If a patient is lying face down what position is this? - ANS -Prone
\If a patient is lying face up what position is this? - ANS -Supine
\Lift with your legs, not your what? - ANS -Back
\Negligence must have what factors? - ANS -1. EMT has a duty to act
2. EMT breached duty to act
3. Patient suffered an injury or harm that is recognized by the law as a compensable injury
4. Injuries were the result of a breach of duty (proximate cause)
\Should documentation be subjective or objective? - ANS -Objective ONLY
\What are plantar reflexes? - ANS -Scrape the bottom of the foot, the toes flex
\What are radio repeaters? - ANS -These receive weak signals and rebroadcast that signal over
a larger area so other users can receive a stronger signal. They basically increase the range.
\What are standard precautions? - ANS -Gloves, and hand washing, HEPA or N95 make for TB.
Gown if lots of blood.
\What are the 2 immunizations that are needed annually as an EMT? - ANS -1. TB skin test
2. Flu shot
\What are the four levels of EMS? - ANS -EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic
\What are the importances of proper hand washing? - ANS -1. Prevents spread of infection
2. Wash your hands even if you're wearing gloves
3. If jewelry was infect,d remove it. Clean it w/ soap and water separately.
\What are the proper mechanics when lifting? - ANS -1. Keep object close to body
2. Move heavy object using leg, hip and gluteal muscles plus the abdominal muscles
3. "stack" hips, shoulders, and feet
4. Reduce heigh or distance through which the object is moved
\What are the safety steps for an EMT? - ANS -1. You are not able to help the patient if you are
also injured.
2. Wear proper PPE, including eye protection , masks (HEPA, N95), disposable gloves, gowns.
3. Wash hands 10-15 seconds, remove all jewelry.
4. If uniform is contaminated, remove, bag and label the item, wash in warm water for 25
minutes. Also, take a hot shower.
5. Dispose all contaminated gloves, and other materials in the hazardous materials bag.
\What are the stages of grieving? - ANS -1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
