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Richard Cherry
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Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 6e (Bledsoe) Volume 1 Introduction to
Advanced Prehospital Care
Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine
1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st
century?
A) Third-party biller
B) Managed health care
C) Health promotion
D) Internet education
Selected Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4
2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are
some of the responsibilities for paramedics working in:
A) industrial medicine.
B) community clinics.
C) correctional institutions.
D) sports medicine.
Selected Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 5
3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the
paramedic?
A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really
should be done.
C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship
phase. Selected Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3
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4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols D)Following long-standing traditions in
practice
Selected Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3
5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
D)establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam.
Selected Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4
6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often.
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed.
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency.
Selected Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3
7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform
other related tasks falls on the license of:
A) the EMS system medical director.
B) the state secretary of health.
C) the receiving hospital personnel.
D) the state medical director.
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Richard Cherry
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Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 6e (Bledsoe) Volume 1 Introduction to
Advanced Prehospital Care
Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine
1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st
century?
A) Third-party biller
B) Managed health care
C) Health promotion
D) Internet education
Selected Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4
2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are
some of the responsibilities for paramedics working in:
A) industrial medicine.
B) community clinics.
C) correctional institutions.
D) sports medicine.
Selected Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 5
3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the
paramedic?
A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really
should be done.
C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship
phase. Selected Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3
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4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols D)Following long-standing traditions in
practice
Selected Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3
5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
D)establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam.
Selected Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4
6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often.
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed.
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency.
Selected Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3
7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform
other related tasks falls on the license of:
A) the EMS system medical director.
B) the state secretary of health.
C) the receiving hospital personnel.
D) the state medical director.
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