EMT Module Exam 1A (ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
questions with correct answers
EMTs should have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology in order to: -
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Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: - answer-when
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performing endotracheal intubation
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The EMT's first priority is __________. - answer-personal safety
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Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical
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services (EMS)?
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A. A team a paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing
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emergency care to critically injured patients.
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B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency
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care and transportation to the sick and injured.
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C. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and
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emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick
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and injured patients.
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D. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive
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emergency care in the prehospital setting. - answer-B. A team of health care
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professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to
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the sick and injured.
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Putrefaction is defined as: - answer-decomposition of the body's tissues
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After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
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contaminated lancet. You should: - answer-report the incident to your supervisor after
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the call
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What is an EMT's primary service area? - answer-The main area in which the EMS
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agency operates.
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The root "melan/o" means: - answer-black
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Online medical control requires __________. - answer-phone or radio contact with the
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medical director
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, A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He
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has possibly sustained a fracture of the __________ forearm. - answer-distal
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You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a
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transport will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an
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example of __________. - answer-patient advocacy
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As you are wheeling your patient through the emergency department doors, you receive
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another call for a major motor vehicle crash. You should: - answer-respond only after
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giving a verbal report to a nurse or physician
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The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the: -
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answer-medical director
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As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain
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based on: - answer-medical director approval
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Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism via: - answer-animals or insects
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When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by: -
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answer-not disclosing his or her name
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When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be: - answer-brief
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and easily understood
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"Chondro" in the word chondritis means: - answer-cartilage
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Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process
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is correct?
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A. The grieving process typically begins with severe depression.
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B. It is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages.
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C. The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously.
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D. Bargaining is the most unpleasant stage of the grieving process. - answer-C. The
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stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously.
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"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means: - answer-stomach
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Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: - answer-
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requests sexual favors in exchange for something else
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Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: - answer-have been
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infected with hepatitis in the past
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questions with correct answers
EMTs should have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology in order to: -
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answer-communicate effectively with other members of the health care team
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Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: - answer-when
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performing endotracheal intubation
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The EMT's first priority is __________. - answer-personal safety
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Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical
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services (EMS)?
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A. A team a paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing
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emergency care to critically injured patients.
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B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency
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care and transportation to the sick and injured.
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C. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and
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emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick
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and injured patients.
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D. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive
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emergency care in the prehospital setting. - answer-B. A team of health care
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professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to
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the sick and injured.
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Putrefaction is defined as: - answer-decomposition of the body's tissues
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After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
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contaminated lancet. You should: - answer-report the incident to your supervisor after
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the call
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What is an EMT's primary service area? - answer-The main area in which the EMS
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agency operates.
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The root "melan/o" means: - answer-black
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Online medical control requires __________. - answer-phone or radio contact with the
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medical director
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, A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He
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has possibly sustained a fracture of the __________ forearm. - answer-distal
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You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a
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transport will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an
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example of __________. - answer-patient advocacy
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As you are wheeling your patient through the emergency department doors, you receive
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another call for a major motor vehicle crash. You should: - answer-respond only after
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giving a verbal report to a nurse or physician
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The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the: -
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answer-medical director
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As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain
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based on: - answer-medical director approval
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Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism via: - answer-animals or insects
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When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by: -
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answer-not disclosing his or her name
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When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be: - answer-brief
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and easily understood
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"Chondro" in the word chondritis means: - answer-cartilage
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Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process
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is correct?
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A. The grieving process typically begins with severe depression.
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B. It is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages.
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C. The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously.
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D. Bargaining is the most unpleasant stage of the grieving process. - answer-C. The
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stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously.
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"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means: - answer-stomach
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Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: - answer-
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requests sexual favors in exchange for something else
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Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: - answer-have been
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infected with hepatitis in the past
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