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(solution) EMT-B Midterm Chapters 1-23 Complete Soluton, Answered 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. A. If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device termin...

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(solution) EMT-B Midterm Chapters 1-23 Complete
Soluton, Answered

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.
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.
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.
A.
What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
A. direct
B. off-line
C. online
D. radio
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C.
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
A. State Bureau of EMS.
B. EMS training officer.
C. EMS medical director.
D. individual EMT.
D.
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
of 1990 is correct?

A. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to the
disabled.

B. The ADA only applies to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical
disability.

C. The requirements to successfully complete an EMT program are different for those
who are disabled.

D. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from
taking the NREMT exam
A.
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS?

A. a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle

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