EMD 147 Final Questions with
Complete Solutions128
Which of the following is not an objective element of documented patient information?
a) Patient's blood pressure
b) Patient's complaint of nausea
c) Position in which the patient was found
d) Patient's age - ANSWERS-b) Patient's complaint of nausea
While on the scene with an elderly chest pain call, you notice that your partner gets on one
knee when talking to the seated patient. What is the best reason for an EMT to kneel down
beside the patient?
a) The EMT can examine the patient's chest better
b) The EMT does not want to appear threatening or intimidating to the patient
c) The EMT is kneeling to protect himself
d) The younger EMT is acknowledging that the older patient is his elder - ANSWERS-b) The EMT
does not want to appear threatening or intimidating to the patient
Which of the following is not a reason for routine review of prehospital care reports in a quality
improvement program?
a) Reveal excellent patient care
b) Review poor patient care.
c) Satisfy requirements of the shift supervisor.
,d) Assess conformity to patient care standards - ANSWERS-c) Satisfy requirements of the shift
supervisor.
Why is it important that your radio report to the receiving facility be concise?
a) You want to appear professional.
b) You do not want to bore the nurse receiving your report.
c) You want to make sure the doctor approves your medical order request
d) The emergency department needs to know quickly and accurately the patient's condition -
ANSWERS-d) The emergency department needs to know quickly and accurately the patient's
condition
Which of the following should be documented as subjective patient information?
a) Description of the surroundings
b) Medications
c) Symptoms
d) Vital signs - ANSWERS-c) Symptoms
What best defines the evaluation of the patient's condition in order to provide emergency care?
a) Patient advocacy
b) Medical intervention
c) Patient access
d)Patient assessment - ANSWERS-d)Patient assessment
,Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT advises hospital personnel of the patient's condition,
observations from the scene, treatment rendered, and other pertinent data to assure continuity
of care. This process is known as which of the following?
a) Breach of duty
b) Patient advocacy
c) Transfer of care
d) Definitive care - ANSWERS-c) Transfer of care
Which of the following best describes a person who speaks up on behalf of the patient and
supports his cause?
a) Advocate
b) Guardian
c) Assistant
d) Representative - ANSWERS-a) Advocate
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) was founded to establish
which of the following?
a) National standards for emergency medical services personnel
b) An education curriculum for EMT courses
c) Quality improvement and quality assurance programs for emergency medical services
d) Quality oversight of emergency medical services practices - ANSWERS-a) National standards
for emergency medical services personnel
What is a public health initiative that is likely to involve the participation of EMTs?
, a) Drafting new safety legislation
b) Allocation of funds to health improvement programs
c) Development of standing orders
d) Public vaccination programs - ANSWERS-d) Public vaccination programs
Who is responsible for on-scene safety of EMS providers?
a) Law enforcement
b) All crew members
c) Triage officer
d) Traffic director - ANSWERS-b) All crew members
Which of the following best describes a communication system capable of identifying the
number and location of the phone from which a caller is calling?
a) Priority dispatch 911
b) Advanced 911
c) Enhanced 911
d) Data display 911 - ANSWERS-c) Enhanced 911
Which of the following agencies is responsible for establishing EMS system assessment
programs?
a) United States Health Services Agency (HSA)
b) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
c) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Complete Solutions128
Which of the following is not an objective element of documented patient information?
a) Patient's blood pressure
b) Patient's complaint of nausea
c) Position in which the patient was found
d) Patient's age - ANSWERS-b) Patient's complaint of nausea
While on the scene with an elderly chest pain call, you notice that your partner gets on one
knee when talking to the seated patient. What is the best reason for an EMT to kneel down
beside the patient?
a) The EMT can examine the patient's chest better
b) The EMT does not want to appear threatening or intimidating to the patient
c) The EMT is kneeling to protect himself
d) The younger EMT is acknowledging that the older patient is his elder - ANSWERS-b) The EMT
does not want to appear threatening or intimidating to the patient
Which of the following is not a reason for routine review of prehospital care reports in a quality
improvement program?
a) Reveal excellent patient care
b) Review poor patient care.
c) Satisfy requirements of the shift supervisor.
,d) Assess conformity to patient care standards - ANSWERS-c) Satisfy requirements of the shift
supervisor.
Why is it important that your radio report to the receiving facility be concise?
a) You want to appear professional.
b) You do not want to bore the nurse receiving your report.
c) You want to make sure the doctor approves your medical order request
d) The emergency department needs to know quickly and accurately the patient's condition -
ANSWERS-d) The emergency department needs to know quickly and accurately the patient's
condition
Which of the following should be documented as subjective patient information?
a) Description of the surroundings
b) Medications
c) Symptoms
d) Vital signs - ANSWERS-c) Symptoms
What best defines the evaluation of the patient's condition in order to provide emergency care?
a) Patient advocacy
b) Medical intervention
c) Patient access
d)Patient assessment - ANSWERS-d)Patient assessment
,Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT advises hospital personnel of the patient's condition,
observations from the scene, treatment rendered, and other pertinent data to assure continuity
of care. This process is known as which of the following?
a) Breach of duty
b) Patient advocacy
c) Transfer of care
d) Definitive care - ANSWERS-c) Transfer of care
Which of the following best describes a person who speaks up on behalf of the patient and
supports his cause?
a) Advocate
b) Guardian
c) Assistant
d) Representative - ANSWERS-a) Advocate
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) was founded to establish
which of the following?
a) National standards for emergency medical services personnel
b) An education curriculum for EMT courses
c) Quality improvement and quality assurance programs for emergency medical services
d) Quality oversight of emergency medical services practices - ANSWERS-a) National standards
for emergency medical services personnel
What is a public health initiative that is likely to involve the participation of EMTs?
, a) Drafting new safety legislation
b) Allocation of funds to health improvement programs
c) Development of standing orders
d) Public vaccination programs - ANSWERS-d) Public vaccination programs
Who is responsible for on-scene safety of EMS providers?
a) Law enforcement
b) All crew members
c) Triage officer
d) Traffic director - ANSWERS-b) All crew members
Which of the following best describes a communication system capable of identifying the
number and location of the phone from which a caller is calling?
a) Priority dispatch 911
b) Advanced 911
c) Enhanced 911
d) Data display 911 - ANSWERS-c) Enhanced 911
Which of the following agencies is responsible for establishing EMS system assessment
programs?
a) United States Health Services Agency (HSA)
b) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
c) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
