WEST COAST EMT 2024 FINAL
EXAM GRADED BY EXPERT
GUARANTEED A+ (CHAPTER 1-40)
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using
standing orders?
Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest
pain refuses EMS care.
The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then
contacts medical control.
A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose
to a diabetic patient.
Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for
permission to give activated charcoal.
The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then
contacts medical control.
Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
paramedic
. lead EMT.
medical
director. EMS
administrator.
medical
director.
,Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and
the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence. You should:
immediately gain access to the patient.
carefully enter the house and then call the
police. retreat to a safe place until the
police arrive.
tell the patient to exit the residence so you can
provide care. retreat to a safe place until the police
arrive.
Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality
improvement (CQI)?
Periodic review of run
reports Discussion of needs
for improvement
Negative feedback to those who make mistakes
while on a call Remedial training as deemed
necessary by the medical director Negative
feedback to those who make mistakes while on a
call
All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical director,
EXCEPT:
evaluating patient insurance
information. serving as liaison with
the medical community.
ensuring that the appropriate standards are met by
EMTs. ensuring appropriate EMT education and
continuing training. evaluating patient insurance
,information.
Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person
for EMS certification?
, A misdemeanor at the age of
17 Driving under the influence
of alcohol
Possessing a valid driver's license from another state
A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with
hearing aids Driving under the influence of alcohol
Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority?
Controlling severe
bleeding Maintaining a
patient's airway
Ensuring patient safety
Ensuring personal
safety Ensuring
personal safety
A patient who requires cardiac monitoring in the field would
require, at a minimum, which level of EMS provider?.
EMR
EMT
Paramedic
AEMT
Paramedic
Which of the following is a professional responsibility of the EMT?
Telling the family of a dying patient that
everything will be OK
EXAM GRADED BY EXPERT
GUARANTEED A+ (CHAPTER 1-40)
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using
standing orders?
Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest
pain refuses EMS care.
The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then
contacts medical control.
A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose
to a diabetic patient.
Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for
permission to give activated charcoal.
The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then
contacts medical control.
Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
paramedic
. lead EMT.
medical
director. EMS
administrator.
medical
director.
,Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and
the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence. You should:
immediately gain access to the patient.
carefully enter the house and then call the
police. retreat to a safe place until the
police arrive.
tell the patient to exit the residence so you can
provide care. retreat to a safe place until the police
arrive.
Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality
improvement (CQI)?
Periodic review of run
reports Discussion of needs
for improvement
Negative feedback to those who make mistakes
while on a call Remedial training as deemed
necessary by the medical director Negative
feedback to those who make mistakes while on a
call
All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical director,
EXCEPT:
evaluating patient insurance
information. serving as liaison with
the medical community.
ensuring that the appropriate standards are met by
EMTs. ensuring appropriate EMT education and
continuing training. evaluating patient insurance
,information.
Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person
for EMS certification?
, A misdemeanor at the age of
17 Driving under the influence
of alcohol
Possessing a valid driver's license from another state
A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with
hearing aids Driving under the influence of alcohol
Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority?
Controlling severe
bleeding Maintaining a
patient's airway
Ensuring patient safety
Ensuring personal
safety Ensuring
personal safety
A patient who requires cardiac monitoring in the field would
require, at a minimum, which level of EMS provider?.
EMR
EMT
Paramedic
AEMT
Paramedic
Which of the following is a professional responsibility of the EMT?
Telling the family of a dying patient that
everything will be OK
