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Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice
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6th Edition, Volume. 1 – 5, by (Bledsoe)
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,Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 6e (Bledsoe) NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
Volume 1 NN N N Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care NN NN NN NN
Chapter 1 NN N N Introduction to Paramedicine NN NN
1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
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A) Third-party biller NN
B) Managed health care NN NN
C) Health promotion NN
D) Internet
educationANSWER
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: N N C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
NN Systems)Objective: N N N 4
2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some
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NN of theresponsibilities for paramedics working in:
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A) industrial medicine. NN
B) community clinics. NN
C) correctional institutions. NN
D) sports
medicine.ANSWE
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R: N N A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
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Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
NN Systems)Objective: N N N 5
3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
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,A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
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B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be
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done.
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C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
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D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship
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NN phase.ANSWER:
N N N C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
Systems)Objective:
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4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
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A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
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B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols
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D) Following long-standing traditions in NN NN NN
NN practiceANSWER: N N N A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
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Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
Systems)Objective:
NN N N N 3
, 5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
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A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
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B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
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C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification
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NN exam.ANSWER: B
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
Systems)Objective:
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6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
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A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. NN NN NN NN NN NN
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed.
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C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
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D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure
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competency.ANSWER:
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
Systems)Objective:
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7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other
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NN relatedtasks falls on the license of:
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A) the EMS system medical director.
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B) the state secretary of health.
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C) the receiving hospital personnel.
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D) the state medical
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NN director.ANSWER: N N N A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
Systems)Objective:
NN N N N 4
8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to
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NN NN NN
Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice
NN NN NN NN
6th Edition, Volume. 1 – 5, by (Bledsoe)
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
,Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 6e (Bledsoe) NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
Volume 1 NN N N Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care NN NN NN NN
Chapter 1 NN N N Introduction to Paramedicine NN NN
1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
A) Third-party biller NN
B) Managed health care NN NN
C) Health promotion NN
D) Internet
educationANSWER
NN N
: N N C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
NN NN NN
Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
NN Systems)Objective: N N N 4
2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
NN of theresponsibilities for paramedics working in:
NN N NN NN NN NN
A) industrial medicine. NN
B) community clinics. NN
C) correctional institutions. NN
D) sports
medicine.ANSWE
NN N
R: N N A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
NN NN NN
Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
NN Systems)Objective: N N N 5
3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
,A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
done.
NN
C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
NN phase.ANSWER:
N N N C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
NN NN NN
Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
Systems)Objective:
NN N N N 3
4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols
NN NN NN NN
D) Following long-standing traditions in NN NN NN
NN practiceANSWER: N N N A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
NN NN NN
Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
Systems)Objective:
NN N N N 3
, 5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
NN NN NN NN NN NN
C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification
NN NN NN NN NN NN
NN exam.ANSWER: B
N NN
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
NN NN NN
Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
Systems)Objective:
NN N N N 4
6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. NN NN NN NN NN NN
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed.
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C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure
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competency.ANSWER:
NN N N N D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
NN NN NN
Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
Systems)Objective:
NN N N N 3
7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other
NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN
NN relatedtasks falls on the license of:
N NN NN NN NN NN
A) the EMS system medical director.
NN NN NN NN
B) the state secretary of health.
NN NN NN NN
C) the receiving hospital personnel.
NN NN NN
D) the state medical
NN NN
NN director.ANSWER: N N N A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
NN NN NN
Standard: N N Preparatory (EMS NN
Systems)Objective:
NN N N N 4
8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to
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