WEST COAST EMT FINAL REVIEW questions and
solutions
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders?
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a) Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS care.
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b) The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control.
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c) A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic patient.
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d) Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for permission to give activated charcoal. - answersb) The
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EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control.
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standing orders - answerswhat an EMT is required to do for a patient (ex. starting CPR)
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Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
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a) paramedic.
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b) lead EMT.
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c) medical director.
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d) EMS administrator. - answersc) medical director.
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protocol - answerscomprehensive guide delineating an EMTs scope of practice
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offline orders (indirect) - answersstanding orders, training, supervision
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online orders (direct) - answersphysicians directions given over the phone or radio
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Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence
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You should:
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a)immediately gain access to the patient. nk nk nk nk nk
b)carefully enter the house and then call the police. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
c)retreat to a safe place until the police arrive. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care. - answersc)retreat to a safe place until the police arrive.
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Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
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a)Periodic review of run reports nk nk nk nk
b)Discussion of needs for improvement nk nk nk nk
c)Negative feedback given to those who make mistakes while on a call nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)Remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical director - answersc)Negative feedback given to those who make
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mistakes while on a call
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All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical director, EXCEPT:
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a)evaluating patient insurance information. nk nk nk
b)serving as a liaison to the medical community. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
c)ensuring that the appropriate standards are met by EMTs. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)ensuring appropriate EMT education and continuing training. - answersa)evaluating patient insurance information.
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Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person for EMS certification?
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a)A misdemeanor committed at age 17
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b)Driving under the influence of alcohol nk nk nk nk nk
c)Possessing a valid driver's license from another state nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with hearing aids - answersb)Driving under the influence of alcohol
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,Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority?nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
a)Controlling severe bleeding nk nk
b)Maintaining a patient's airway nk nk nk
c)Ensuring patient safety nk nk
d)Ensuring personal safety - answersd)Ensuring personal safety nk nk nk nk nk nk
A patient who requires cardiac monitoring in the field would require, at a minimum, which level of EMS provider?
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a)EMR
b)EMT
c)Paramedic
d)AEMT - answersc)Paramedic nk nk
Which of the following is a professional responsibility of the EMT?
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a)Telling the family of a dying patient that everything will be OK nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
b)Maintaining only the skills that he or she feels uncomfortable with nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
c)Maintaining a professional demeanor in even the most stressful situations nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)Advising an emergency department nurse that patient reports are given only to a physician - answersc)Maintaining a
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professional demeanor in even the most stressful situations
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Emergency patient care occurs in progressive phases. What occurs first? nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
a)Activation of EMS nk nk
b)Initial prehospital care nk nk
c)The patient receives definitive care nk nk nk nk
d)Incident recognition - answersd)Incident recognition nk nk nk nk
A disease that can be spread from person-to-person is known as:
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a)an infectious disease. nk nk
b)a communicable disease. nk nk
c)a transmittable disease. nk nk
d)a spreadable disease. - answersb)a communicable disease.
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The MOST effective way of preventing the spread of disease is:
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a)handwashing
b)keeping your immunizations up-to-date. nk nk nk
c)placing a HEPA respirator on the patient. nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)wearing goggles, gloves, a gown, and a mask. - answersa)handwashing nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
Protective measures that prevent health care workers from coming into contact with germs are referred to as:
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a)exposure.
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c)transmission.
c)PPE. - answersb)standard precautions. nk nk nk
What is the second stage of response in the stress response known as the general adaptation syndrome?
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a)Recovery
b)Exhaustion
c)Alarm
d)Reaction and resistance - answersd)Reaction and resistance nk nk nk nk nk nk
A condition characterized by reexperiencing an event and overresponding to stimuli that recall the event is called:
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a)acute stress reaction. nk nk
b)delayed stress reaction. nk nk
c)cumulative stress reaction. nk nk
d)posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). - answersd)posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
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solutions
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders?
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a) Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS care.
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b) The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control.
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c) A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic patient.
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d) Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for permission to give activated charcoal. - answersb) The
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EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control.
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standing orders - answerswhat an EMT is required to do for a patient (ex. starting CPR)
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Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
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a) paramedic.
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b) lead EMT.
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c) medical director.
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d) EMS administrator. - answersc) medical director.
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protocol - answerscomprehensive guide delineating an EMTs scope of practice
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offline orders (indirect) - answersstanding orders, training, supervision
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online orders (direct) - answersphysicians directions given over the phone or radio
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Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence
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You should:
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a)immediately gain access to the patient. nk nk nk nk nk
b)carefully enter the house and then call the police. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
c)retreat to a safe place until the police arrive. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care. - answersc)retreat to a safe place until the police arrive.
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Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
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a)Periodic review of run reports nk nk nk nk
b)Discussion of needs for improvement nk nk nk nk
c)Negative feedback given to those who make mistakes while on a call nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)Remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical director - answersc)Negative feedback given to those who make
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mistakes while on a call
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All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical director, EXCEPT:
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a)evaluating patient insurance information. nk nk nk
b)serving as a liaison to the medical community. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
c)ensuring that the appropriate standards are met by EMTs. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)ensuring appropriate EMT education and continuing training. - answersa)evaluating patient insurance information.
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Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person for EMS certification?
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a)A misdemeanor committed at age 17
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b)Driving under the influence of alcohol nk nk nk nk nk
c)Possessing a valid driver's license from another state nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with hearing aids - answersb)Driving under the influence of alcohol
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,Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority?nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
a)Controlling severe bleeding nk nk
b)Maintaining a patient's airway nk nk nk
c)Ensuring patient safety nk nk
d)Ensuring personal safety - answersd)Ensuring personal safety nk nk nk nk nk nk
A patient who requires cardiac monitoring in the field would require, at a minimum, which level of EMS provider?
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a)EMR
b)EMT
c)Paramedic
d)AEMT - answersc)Paramedic nk nk
Which of the following is a professional responsibility of the EMT?
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a)Telling the family of a dying patient that everything will be OK nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
b)Maintaining only the skills that he or she feels uncomfortable with nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
c)Maintaining a professional demeanor in even the most stressful situations nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)Advising an emergency department nurse that patient reports are given only to a physician - answersc)Maintaining a
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professional demeanor in even the most stressful situations
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Emergency patient care occurs in progressive phases. What occurs first? nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
a)Activation of EMS nk nk
b)Initial prehospital care nk nk
c)The patient receives definitive care nk nk nk nk
d)Incident recognition - answersd)Incident recognition nk nk nk nk
A disease that can be spread from person-to-person is known as:
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a)an infectious disease. nk nk
b)a communicable disease. nk nk
c)a transmittable disease. nk nk
d)a spreadable disease. - answersb)a communicable disease.
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The MOST effective way of preventing the spread of disease is:
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a)handwashing
b)keeping your immunizations up-to-date. nk nk nk
c)placing a HEPA respirator on the patient. nk nk nk nk nk nk
d)wearing goggles, gloves, a gown, and a mask. - answersa)handwashing nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
Protective measures that prevent health care workers from coming into contact with germs are referred to as:
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a)exposure.
b)standard precautions. nk
c)transmission.
c)PPE. - answersb)standard precautions. nk nk nk
What is the second stage of response in the stress response known as the general adaptation syndrome?
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a)Recovery
b)Exhaustion
c)Alarm
d)Reaction and resistance - answersd)Reaction and resistance nk nk nk nk nk nk
A condition characterized by reexperiencing an event and overresponding to stimuli that recall the event is called:
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a)acute stress reaction. nk nk
b)delayed stress reaction. nk nk
c)cumulative stress reaction. nk nk
d)posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). - answersd)posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
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