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West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam
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According to the National A. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
EMS Scope of Practice
Model, an EMT should be
able to:
A. assist a patient with
certain prescribed
medications.
B. insert a peripheral IV line
and infuse fluids.
C. administer epinephrine
via the subcutaneous route.
D. interpret a basic (ECG)
rhythm and treat
accordingly.
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An appropriate C. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and
demonstration of respectful.
professionalism when your
patient is frightened,
demanding, or unpleasant is
to:
Select one:
A. reassure the patient that
everything will be all right,
even if it will not be.
B. demand that the patient Play
remain quiet and
cooperative during
transport.
C. continue to be
nonjudgmental,
compassionate, and
respectful.
D. ignore the patient's
feelings and focus on his or
her medical complaint.
An EMS provider who has B. paramedic
extensive training in various
aspects of advanced life
support (ALS) is called a(n):
Select one:
A. advanced EMT (AEMT).
B. paramedic.
C. EMR.
D. EMT.
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Cardiac monitoring, C. paramedic.
pharmacologic
interventions, and other
advanced treatment skills
are functions of the:
Select one:
A. АЕМТ.
B. EMR.
C. paramedic.
D. EMT.
Continuing education in A. maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge
EMS serves to: and skills.
Select one:
A. maintain, update, and
expand the EMT's
knowledge and skills.
B. provide an ongoing
review and audit of the EMS
system.
C. confirm research and
statistical findings in
prehospital care.
D. enforce mandatory
attendance at agency-
specific training.
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EMS as we know it today D. Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected
had its origins in 1966 with Disease of Modern Society.
the publication of:
Select one:
A. the Emergency Medical
Services Act.
B. Emergency Care and
Transportation of the Sick
and Injured.
C. the Department of
Transportation's White
Paper: Death and Dying.
D. Accidental Death and
Disability: The Neglected
Disease of Modern Society.
If a defibrillator D. recognize that this does not mean the device will save
manufacturer claims that its more lives.
device terminates
ventricular fibrillation on the
first shock 95% of the time,
you should:
Select one:
A. avoid purchasing the
device because this claim is
unrealistic.
B. purchase the device
based solely on the
manufacturer's claim.
C. determine which device
the American Heart
Association recommends.
D. recognize that this does
not mean the device will
save more lives.
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West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam
Save
Terms in this set (180)
According to the National A. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
EMS Scope of Practice
Model, an EMT should be
able to:
A. assist a patient with
certain prescribed
medications.
B. insert a peripheral IV line
and infuse fluids.
C. administer epinephrine
via the subcutaneous route.
D. interpret a basic (ECG)
rhythm and treat
accordingly.
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An appropriate C. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and
demonstration of respectful.
professionalism when your
patient is frightened,
demanding, or unpleasant is
to:
Select one:
A. reassure the patient that
everything will be all right,
even if it will not be.
B. demand that the patient Play
remain quiet and
cooperative during
transport.
C. continue to be
nonjudgmental,
compassionate, and
respectful.
D. ignore the patient's
feelings and focus on his or
her medical complaint.
An EMS provider who has B. paramedic
extensive training in various
aspects of advanced life
support (ALS) is called a(n):
Select one:
A. advanced EMT (AEMT).
B. paramedic.
C. EMR.
D. EMT.
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Cardiac monitoring, C. paramedic.
pharmacologic
interventions, and other
advanced treatment skills
are functions of the:
Select one:
A. АЕМТ.
B. EMR.
C. paramedic.
D. EMT.
Continuing education in A. maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge
EMS serves to: and skills.
Select one:
A. maintain, update, and
expand the EMT's
knowledge and skills.
B. provide an ongoing
review and audit of the EMS
system.
C. confirm research and
statistical findings in
prehospital care.
D. enforce mandatory
attendance at agency-
specific training.
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EMS as we know it today D. Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected
had its origins in 1966 with Disease of Modern Society.
the publication of:
Select one:
A. the Emergency Medical
Services Act.
B. Emergency Care and
Transportation of the Sick
and Injured.
C. the Department of
Transportation's White
Paper: Death and Dying.
D. Accidental Death and
Disability: The Neglected
Disease of Modern Society.
If a defibrillator D. recognize that this does not mean the device will save
manufacturer claims that its more lives.
device terminates
ventricular fibrillation on the
first shock 95% of the time,
you should:
Select one:
A. avoid purchasing the
device because this claim is
unrealistic.
B. purchase the device
based solely on the
manufacturer's claim.
C. determine which device
the American Heart
Association recommends.
D. recognize that this does
not mean the device will
save more lives.
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