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“EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN FINAL
TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS EXAM”LATEST
EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
WELL REVISED 100% GUARANTEE PASS
EMT Final Exam
Which organization developed and published the first curriculum that served
as the guideline for EMT training?
-Department of Transportation (DOT)
-National Academy of Sciences
-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
-Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Which of the following entities controls the licensure of EMTs?
-the federal government
-the state in which the EMT practices
-community health organizations
-the medical director
the state in which the EMT practices
Which of the following statements about health care in the United States is
true?
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-health care in the United States is expensive but does not necessarily provide
better health outcomes
-the United States has low health care costs as compared to other wealthy
nations
-the average life expectancy in the United States is the highest in the world
due to advances in health technologies
-the United States spends more money per capita on health care than most
other countries, but the level of care is superior
health care in the United States is expensive but does not necessarily provide better
health outcomes
Public heath examines the health needs of entire populations. In the United
States, public health focuses on education and what else?
-surveillance
-prevention
-treatment
-evaluation
prevention
The reaponsibility of the medical director to ensure the appropriate medical
care standards are met by EMTs on each call is called what?
-continuous quality improvement
-medical control
-primary prevention
-quality control
quality control
You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly experienced a
stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk and cannot move the
entire right side of her body. In addition to providing the medical care that she
needs, you should:
-maintain eye contact and tell her that there is no need for her to be scared
-reassure her that after proper treatment in the hospital, she will regain her
speech in time
-tell her that you understand why she is scared and that everything will likely
be okay
-acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her
acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her
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Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
-frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
-modestly increasing caffeine consumption
-developing a social network outside of EMS
-requesting overtime to occupy your mind
developing a social network outside of EMS
Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the
grieving process is correct?
-the stages of the grieving process may occur similtaneously
-the grieving process typically begins with severe depression
-bargaining is the most unpleasant stage if the grieving process
-it is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages
the stages of the grieving process may occur similtaneously
Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
-inanimate objects
-smoke or dust
-direct contact
-animals or insects
animals or insects
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
-HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood
-HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B
-HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field
-there is no vaccine against HIV infection
there is no vaccine against HIV infection
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
-spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a
towel
-allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions
-use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all
surfaces
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-clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and
water
allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself
with the contaminated lancet. You should:
-discontinue patient care and seek medical attention
-report the incident to your supervisor after the call
-immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution
-get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible
report the incident to your supervisor after the call
The simplest yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an
infectious disease is to:
-ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date
-undergo an annual physical examination
-wash your hands in between patient contacts
-undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis
wash your hands in between patient contacts
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power
lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You
should:
-remove the lines with a nonconductive object
-mark off a danger zone around the downed lines
-advise the patients to carefully get out of the car
-proceed with normal extrication procedures
mark off a danger zone around the downed lines
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
-during routine cleaning of the ambulance
-when performing endotracheal intubation
-whenever you touch nonintact skin
-while handling needles or other straps
when performing endotracheal intubation
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
“EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN FINAL
TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS EXAM”LATEST
EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
WELL REVISED 100% GUARANTEE PASS
EMT Final Exam
Which organization developed and published the first curriculum that served
as the guideline for EMT training?
-Department of Transportation (DOT)
-National Academy of Sciences
-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
-Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Which of the following entities controls the licensure of EMTs?
-the federal government
-the state in which the EMT practices
-community health organizations
-the medical director
the state in which the EMT practices
Which of the following statements about health care in the United States is
true?
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-health care in the United States is expensive but does not necessarily provide
better health outcomes
-the United States has low health care costs as compared to other wealthy
nations
-the average life expectancy in the United States is the highest in the world
due to advances in health technologies
-the United States spends more money per capita on health care than most
other countries, but the level of care is superior
health care in the United States is expensive but does not necessarily provide better
health outcomes
Public heath examines the health needs of entire populations. In the United
States, public health focuses on education and what else?
-surveillance
-prevention
-treatment
-evaluation
prevention
The reaponsibility of the medical director to ensure the appropriate medical
care standards are met by EMTs on each call is called what?
-continuous quality improvement
-medical control
-primary prevention
-quality control
quality control
You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly experienced a
stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk and cannot move the
entire right side of her body. In addition to providing the medical care that she
needs, you should:
-maintain eye contact and tell her that there is no need for her to be scared
-reassure her that after proper treatment in the hospital, she will regain her
speech in time
-tell her that you understand why she is scared and that everything will likely
be okay
-acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her
acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her
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Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
-frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
-modestly increasing caffeine consumption
-developing a social network outside of EMS
-requesting overtime to occupy your mind
developing a social network outside of EMS
Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the
grieving process is correct?
-the stages of the grieving process may occur similtaneously
-the grieving process typically begins with severe depression
-bargaining is the most unpleasant stage if the grieving process
-it is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages
the stages of the grieving process may occur similtaneously
Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
-inanimate objects
-smoke or dust
-direct contact
-animals or insects
animals or insects
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
-HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood
-HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B
-HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field
-there is no vaccine against HIV infection
there is no vaccine against HIV infection
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
-spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a
towel
-allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions
-use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all
surfaces
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-clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and
water
allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself
with the contaminated lancet. You should:
-discontinue patient care and seek medical attention
-report the incident to your supervisor after the call
-immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution
-get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible
report the incident to your supervisor after the call
The simplest yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an
infectious disease is to:
-ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date
-undergo an annual physical examination
-wash your hands in between patient contacts
-undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis
wash your hands in between patient contacts
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power
lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You
should:
-remove the lines with a nonconductive object
-mark off a danger zone around the downed lines
-advise the patients to carefully get out of the car
-proceed with normal extrication procedures
mark off a danger zone around the downed lines
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
-during routine cleaning of the ambulance
-when performing endotracheal intubation
-whenever you touch nonintact skin
-while handling needles or other straps
when performing endotracheal intubation
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
