West Coast EMT Block Exam #1 Questions and solutions
American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
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A. theories ready for field trial
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B. trends in the EMS community
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C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
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D. evidence-based research - answersD. evidence-based research
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As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
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A. medical director approval.
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B. the patient's condition.
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C. an order from a paramedic.
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D. the transport time to the hospital. - answersA. medical director approval.
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National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
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A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
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B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
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C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
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D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States - answersD. provide more consistent
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delivery of EMS care across the United States
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Online medical control requires __________.
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A. the presence of an advanced-level provider
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B. written protocols approved by medical control
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C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
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D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - answersD. phone or radio contact with the medical director
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Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
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A. the experiences of EMTs
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B. the opinions of physicians
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C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
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D. EMS research - answersD. EMS research
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The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.
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Select one: nk
A. patient empathy
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B. patient advocacy
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C. integrity
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D. time management - answersD. time management
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The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.
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,A. self-motivation
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B. diplomacy
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C. time management
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D. self-confidence - answersA. self-motivation
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The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
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A. self-confidence
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B. teamwork and diplomacy
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C. communication
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D. scene leadership - answersC. communication
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The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming
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procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
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Select one: nk
A. the lead EMT's decision.
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B. regional trauma guidelines.
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C. EMS research.
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D. local protocols. - answersC. EMS research.
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The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________.
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Select one: nk
A. APGAR
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B. CQI
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C. HIPAA
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D. DCAP - answersC. HIPAA
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What is an EMT's primary service area?
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A. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
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B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
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C. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
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D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call - answersB. The main area in which the
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EMS agency operates
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What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
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Select one: nk
A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments.
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B. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times.
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C. Follow the agency's written protocols.
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D. Deviate from established standards when necessary. - answersC. Follow the agency's written protocols.
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Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
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A. EMT
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B. EMR
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C. AEMT
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D. Paramedic - answersA. EMT
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Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)?
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,A. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically
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injured patients
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B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the
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sick and injured
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C. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospita
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setting
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D. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians
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(EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients - answersB. A team of health care
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professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
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Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers?
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A. Automatic transport ventilators
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B. Automated external defibrillator
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C. Needle decompression
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D. Multilumen airways - answersB. Automated external defibrillator
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Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model?
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Select one: nk
A. EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever
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B. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic
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C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up"
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D. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination - answersD. The paramedic administers a patient's flu
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vaccination
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Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
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A. The minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are
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disabled.
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B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam.
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C. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability.
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D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. -
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answersD. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disable
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Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
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A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
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B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
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C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
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D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. - answersD. The NREMT provides a national standar
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for EMS testing
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You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone.
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You should report the information to __________.
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a. the state motor vehicle department
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b. your medical director
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c. the receiving nurse or doctor
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d. law enforcement personnel - answersc. the receiving nurse or doctor
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,You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a transport will keep you on duty
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several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an example of __________.
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B. scope of practice nk nk nk
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D. patient advocacy - answersD. patient advocacy
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After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You
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should:
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A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
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B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
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C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
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D. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. - answersB. report the incident to your supervisor after the ca
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At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying across the car. The
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patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
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A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
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B. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
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C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
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D. remove the lines with a nonconductive object. - answersA. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
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Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following,
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EXCEPT:
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A. mental disorders. nk nk
B. fear of medical personnel.
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C. history of chronic disease.
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D. assessment by the EMT. - answersD. assessment by the EMT.
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General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
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A. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
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B. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
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C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
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D. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion - answersC. Alarm response, reaction and resistan
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and recovery
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Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
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A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
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B. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
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C. while handling needles or other sharps.
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D. when performing endotracheal intubation. - answersD. when performing endotracheal intubation.
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Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:
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A. touches another person without his or her consent.
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B. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy.
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American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
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A. theories ready for field trial
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B. trends in the EMS community
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C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
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D. evidence-based research - answersD. evidence-based research
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As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
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A. medical director approval.
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B. the patient's condition.
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C. an order from a paramedic.
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D. the transport time to the hospital. - answersA. medical director approval.
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National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
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A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
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B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
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C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
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D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States - answersD. provide more consistent
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delivery of EMS care across the United States
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Online medical control requires __________.
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A. the presence of an advanced-level provider
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B. written protocols approved by medical control
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C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
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D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - answersD. phone or radio contact with the medical director
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Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
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A. the experiences of EMTs
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B. the opinions of physicians
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C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
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D. EMS research - answersD. EMS research
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The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.
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Select one: nk
A. patient empathy
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B. patient advocacy
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C. integrity
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D. time management - answersD. time management
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The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.
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D. self-confidence - answersA. self-motivation
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The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
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A. self-confidence
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B. teamwork and diplomacy
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C. communication
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D. scene leadership - answersC. communication
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The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming
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procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
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Select one: nk
A. the lead EMT's decision.
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B. regional trauma guidelines.
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C. EMS research.
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D. local protocols. - answersC. EMS research.
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The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________.
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Select one: nk
A. APGAR
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B. CQI
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C. HIPAA
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D. DCAP - answersC. HIPAA
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What is an EMT's primary service area?
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A. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
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B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
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C. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
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D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call - answersB. The main area in which the
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EMS agency operates
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What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
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A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments.
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B. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times.
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C. Follow the agency's written protocols.
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D. Deviate from established standards when necessary. - answersC. Follow the agency's written protocols.
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Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
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A. EMT
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B. EMR
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C. AEMT
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D. Paramedic - answersA. EMT
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Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)?
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,A. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically
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injured patients
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B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the
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sick and injured
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setting
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(EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients - answersB. A team of health care
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professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
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Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers?
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A. Automatic transport ventilators
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B. Automated external defibrillator
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C. Needle decompression
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D. Multilumen airways - answersB. Automated external defibrillator
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Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model?
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A. EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever
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B. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic
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C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up"
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D. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination - answersD. The paramedic administers a patient's flu
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vaccination
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Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
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A. The minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are
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disabled.
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B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam.
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C. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability.
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D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. -
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answersD. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disable
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Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
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A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
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B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
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C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
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D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. - answersD. The NREMT provides a national standar
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for EMS testing
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You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone.
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You should report the information to __________.
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a. the state motor vehicle department
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b. your medical director
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c. the receiving nurse or doctor
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d. law enforcement personnel - answersc. the receiving nurse or doctor
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,You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a transport will keep you on duty
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several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an example of __________.
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A. abuse of authority nk nk nk
B. scope of practice nk nk nk
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D. patient advocacy - answersD. patient advocacy
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After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You
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should:
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A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
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B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
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C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
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D. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. - answersB. report the incident to your supervisor after the ca
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At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying across the car. The
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patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
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A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
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B. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
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C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
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D. remove the lines with a nonconductive object. - answersA. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
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Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following,
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EXCEPT:
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A. mental disorders. nk nk
B. fear of medical personnel.
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C. history of chronic disease.
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D. assessment by the EMT. - answersD. assessment by the EMT.
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General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
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A. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
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B. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
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C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
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D. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion - answersC. Alarm response, reaction and resistan
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and recovery
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Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
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A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
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B. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
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C. while handling needles or other sharps.
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D. when performing endotracheal intubation. - answersD. when performing endotracheal intubation.
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Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:
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A. touches another person without his or her consent.
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B. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy.
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