JBL Module 1 Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
You are attending to a 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant with her first
child. Your patient has been having lower abdominal pains and cramping for the past
two hours. In placing your patient on the stretcher and preparing for transport, you
should place her:
A. on her left side.
B. supine with her legs elevated.
C. in a position of comfort.
D. in the Fowler position.
Correct Answer
A. on her left side.
Question 2
EMTs should have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology in order to:
A. determine and document more accurate patient diagnoses.
B. more clearly explain to patients the nature of their condition.
C. perform and document more accurate patient assessments.
D. communicate effectively with other members of the health care team.
Correct Answer
D. communicate effectively with other members of the health care team.
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,Question 3
What is an EMT's primary service area?
A. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
B. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
C. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
Correct Answer
A. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system?
A. It relies on muscle movement to circulate lymph.
B. It circulates waste products of metabolism away from cells.
C. Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.
D. It circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells.
Correct Answer
C. Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.
Question 5
In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential
patient information?
A. The family requests a copy for insurance purposes
B. A police officer requests a copy to place on file
C. A media representative inquires about the patient
D. The patient is competent and signs a release form
Correct Answer
D. The patient is competent and signs a release form
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,Question 6
You are attending to a 22-year-old female patient who has overdosed. The patient is
unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom. The most appropriate way to bring the patient
downstairs is:
A. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the head end.
B. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the foot end.
C. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end.
D. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the foot end.
Correct Answer
C. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end.
Question 7
As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are often partially based on:
A. locally accepted protocols.
B. the wishes of the general public.
C. the priorities of the medical director.
D. a consensus among paramedic supervisors.
Correct Answer
A. locally accepted protocols.
Question 8
Putrefaction is defined as:
A. decomposition of the body's tissues.
B. blood settling to the lowest point of the body.
C. separation of the torso from the rest of the body.
D. profound cyanosis to the trunk and face.
Correct Answer
A. decomposition of the body's tissues.
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, Question 9
The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the:
A. EMS supervisor.
B. medical director.
C. state EMS office.
D. local health district.
Correct Answer
B. medical director.
Question 10
Which aspect of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
MOST affects EMS personnel?
A. Ensuring access to insurance
B. Protecting patient privacy
C. Controlling insurance costs
D. Preventing insurance fraud
Correct Answer
B. Protecting patient privacy
Question 11
"Chondro" in the word chondritis means:
A. tendon.
B. rib.
C. cartilage.
D. joint.
Correct Answer
C. cartilage.
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Answers
Question 1
You are attending to a 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant with her first
child. Your patient has been having lower abdominal pains and cramping for the past
two hours. In placing your patient on the stretcher and preparing for transport, you
should place her:
A. on her left side.
B. supine with her legs elevated.
C. in a position of comfort.
D. in the Fowler position.
Correct Answer
A. on her left side.
Question 2
EMTs should have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology in order to:
A. determine and document more accurate patient diagnoses.
B. more clearly explain to patients the nature of their condition.
C. perform and document more accurate patient assessments.
D. communicate effectively with other members of the health care team.
Correct Answer
D. communicate effectively with other members of the health care team.
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,Question 3
What is an EMT's primary service area?
A. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
B. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
C. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
Correct Answer
A. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system?
A. It relies on muscle movement to circulate lymph.
B. It circulates waste products of metabolism away from cells.
C. Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.
D. It circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells.
Correct Answer
C. Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.
Question 5
In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential
patient information?
A. The family requests a copy for insurance purposes
B. A police officer requests a copy to place on file
C. A media representative inquires about the patient
D. The patient is competent and signs a release form
Correct Answer
D. The patient is competent and signs a release form
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,Question 6
You are attending to a 22-year-old female patient who has overdosed. The patient is
unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom. The most appropriate way to bring the patient
downstairs is:
A. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the head end.
B. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the foot end.
C. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end.
D. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the foot end.
Correct Answer
C. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end.
Question 7
As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are often partially based on:
A. locally accepted protocols.
B. the wishes of the general public.
C. the priorities of the medical director.
D. a consensus among paramedic supervisors.
Correct Answer
A. locally accepted protocols.
Question 8
Putrefaction is defined as:
A. decomposition of the body's tissues.
B. blood settling to the lowest point of the body.
C. separation of the torso from the rest of the body.
D. profound cyanosis to the trunk and face.
Correct Answer
A. decomposition of the body's tissues.
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, Question 9
The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the:
A. EMS supervisor.
B. medical director.
C. state EMS office.
D. local health district.
Correct Answer
B. medical director.
Question 10
Which aspect of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
MOST affects EMS personnel?
A. Ensuring access to insurance
B. Protecting patient privacy
C. Controlling insurance costs
D. Preventing insurance fraud
Correct Answer
B. Protecting patient privacy
Question 11
"Chondro" in the word chondritis means:
A. tendon.
B. rib.
C. cartilage.
D. joint.
Correct Answer
C. cartilage.
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