EMT-B Midterm Chapters 1-23
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called:
A. paramedic.
B. advanced EMT (AEMT).
C. EMT.
D. EMR. ANS: A.
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock
95% of the time, you should:
A. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
B. recognize that this does not mean it will save more lives.
C. purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
D. determine which device the American Heart Association suggests. ANS: B.
An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or
unpleasant is to:
A. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
B. reassure him or her that everything will be all right, even if it will not be.
C. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint.
D. demand the patient to be quiet and cooperative during transport. ANS: A.
,What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
A. direct
B. off-line
C. online
D. radio ANS: B.
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated
by the:
A. regional trauma center.
B. American Heart Association.
C. state office of EMS.
D. National Registry of EMTs. ANS: C.
Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?
A. EMS providers should be encouraged to actively participate in research and become familiar with
data analysis.
B. Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has
changed.
C. The federal government requires that changes be made to existing emergency care protocols at least
every 5 years.
D. Statistical data indicate that an increasing number of people are being diagnosed with a particular
illness. ANS: B.
,The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation.
A. human resources department
B. local public health department
C. office of the medical director
D. EMS administrator or chief ANS: A.
Which of the following statements regarding the EMS medical director and an EMT's scope of practice is
correct?
A. The EMS medical director can expand the EMT's scope of practice but cannot limit it without state
approval.
B. An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state
approval.
C. An EMT's scope of practice is exclusively regulated by the state EMS office, not the EMS medical
director.
D. The EMS medical director can expand or limit an individual EMT's scope of practice without state
approval. ANS: B.
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
A. insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) line and infuse fluids.
B. interpret a basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
C. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
, D. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route. ANS: C.
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
A. your local EMS protocols.
B. an order from a paramedic.
C. the patient's condition.
D. the transport time to the hospital. ANS: A.
EMRs such as fire fighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers, are an integral part of the EMS
system because:
A. they are trained to assist paramedics with certain procedures.
B. they can initiate ALS before EMS arrival.
C. the presence of a person trained to initiate basic life support (BLS) care cannot be ensured.
D. the average response time for the EMT crew is approximately 15 minutes. ANS: C.
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
A. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
B. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
C. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
D. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. ANS: C.
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
A. State Bureau of EMS.
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called:
A. paramedic.
B. advanced EMT (AEMT).
C. EMT.
D. EMR. ANS: A.
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock
95% of the time, you should:
A. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
B. recognize that this does not mean it will save more lives.
C. purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
D. determine which device the American Heart Association suggests. ANS: B.
An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or
unpleasant is to:
A. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
B. reassure him or her that everything will be all right, even if it will not be.
C. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint.
D. demand the patient to be quiet and cooperative during transport. ANS: A.
,What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
A. direct
B. off-line
C. online
D. radio ANS: B.
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated
by the:
A. regional trauma center.
B. American Heart Association.
C. state office of EMS.
D. National Registry of EMTs. ANS: C.
Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?
A. EMS providers should be encouraged to actively participate in research and become familiar with
data analysis.
B. Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has
changed.
C. The federal government requires that changes be made to existing emergency care protocols at least
every 5 years.
D. Statistical data indicate that an increasing number of people are being diagnosed with a particular
illness. ANS: B.
,The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation.
A. human resources department
B. local public health department
C. office of the medical director
D. EMS administrator or chief ANS: A.
Which of the following statements regarding the EMS medical director and an EMT's scope of practice is
correct?
A. The EMS medical director can expand the EMT's scope of practice but cannot limit it without state
approval.
B. An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state
approval.
C. An EMT's scope of practice is exclusively regulated by the state EMS office, not the EMS medical
director.
D. The EMS medical director can expand or limit an individual EMT's scope of practice without state
approval. ANS: B.
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
A. insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) line and infuse fluids.
B. interpret a basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
C. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
, D. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route. ANS: C.
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
A. your local EMS protocols.
B. an order from a paramedic.
C. the patient's condition.
D. the transport time to the hospital. ANS: A.
EMRs such as fire fighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers, are an integral part of the EMS
system because:
A. they are trained to assist paramedics with certain procedures.
B. they can initiate ALS before EMS arrival.
C. the presence of a person trained to initiate basic life support (BLS) care cannot be ensured.
D. the average response time for the EMT crew is approximately 15 minutes. ANS: C.
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
A. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
B. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
C. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
D. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. ANS: C.
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
A. State Bureau of EMS.
