EMT: Exam #1 Review with 100%
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You are your EMT partner are assigned to spend a day at the senior center where you
are to inspect the rooms and common areas for fall hazards. Your partner is upset that
he is not in the ambulance where the "action is". He complains that "looking for loose
rugs" is a waste of his time. What would be the best response to his complaints? -
ANSWER-Injury prevention in the community is an important component of EMS.
Which one of the following best illustrates the primary purpose of the modern-day EMS
system? - ANSWER-Decrease the incidence of death and/or disability related to injury
an illness
Most authorities agree that the modern-day EMS system evolved after the release of
what document? - ANSWER-The White Paper "Accidental Death and Disability: The
Neglected Disease of Modern Society"
As defined by The National EMS Scope of Practice Model, the four levels of EMS
practitioners include: - ANSWER-Paramedics
You have been dispatched for a 61-year-old female in cardiac arrest. Emergency
Medical Responders (EMR) are on scene. In your community all EMS practitioners are
trained according to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model. Which one of the
following do you expect the EMR to be providing? - ANSWER-Automated external
defibrillation
Which one of the following statements made by an EMT requires immediate intervention
by a superior or the service supervisor? - ANSWER-"I drive as fast as I can to get to the
scene of an emergency, especially if a child is sick or injured."
Which one of the following statements shows that the EMT has a good understanding of
her role and responsibility related to being an EMT? - ANSWER-"My safety comes first
and then the patient's safety."
An ambulance with two EMTs arrive in front of a house for an unknown medical call in a
good section of town. On scene bystanders report that the patient is a female who was
beaten by her husband in the driveway and then taken into the house. They tell the
EMTs that she looked unconscious and was bleeding from the head. Which one of the
following should the EMTs do next? - ANSWER-Move the ambulance from the scene
and wait until the police arrive.
,Infection Control practices mainly focus on breaking the chain of transmission at which
link? - ANSWER-Mode of Transmission
Getting immunizations, getting enough rest, and a well-balanced diet help break the
chain in which link? - ANSWER-Host Susceptibility
Which disease below currently has an effective vaccine on the market? - ANSWER-Hep
B
Which of the following will kill Norovirus? - ANSWER-Bleach
Meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain. What type of pathogen can cause
this? - ANSWER-Virus, Bacteria, Fungus
The video present differing information on the PPE requirements for TB patients than
what is available in your book. What is the current OSHA requirement for
PREHOSPITAL contact with a TB patient? - ANSWER-Surgical mask on the patient if
tolerated, or you. Turn on ambulance exhaust vents.
The hospital called your agency to let you know that your patient transported las night
has viral meningitis. Prophylactic antibiotics will be prescribed to providers who came in
contact with the patient. - ANSWER-False
There has been exactly how many cases of documented transmission of HIV to a
healthcare worker via blood-to-skin contamination since 1978? - ANSWER-1
Which of the following accurately describes "jaundice"? - ANSWER-Yellowing of the
skin
The primary difference between acute hepatitis and chronic hepatitis is that: -
ANSWER-Acute infections are short-lived, while chronic is permanent and/or
reoccurring.
You are an immediate and great risk of contracting TB with a patient who has latent TB.
- ANSWER-False
About how many people infected with Hepatitis C virus develop chronic hepatitis? -
ANSWER-75-85%
Which one of the following is the single best technique that the EMT can use to prevent
the spread of infection? - ANSWER-Washing hands
Which one of the following statements made by an EMT shows that he has an accurate
understanding of hepatitis C? - ANSWER-"Wearing gloves and washing hands are the
best means by which to prevent the transmission of hepatitis C to healthcare workers."
, Which one of the immunizations that follow should the EMT receive annually? -
ANSWER-Influenza vaccine
You are treating a patient who has a productive cough and who reports weight loss, loss
of appetite, weakness, night sweats, and fever. Which of the following diseases is most
likely the cause of these signs and symptoms? - ANSWER-Tuberculosis
Which of the following is a physiologic effect of the "Stress Triad" as described by the
physician Hans Selye? - ANSWER-Bleeding gastric ulcers
What are some signs and symptoms that a coworker may be experiencing delayed
stress reaction (PTSD) - ANSWER-Flashbacks, nighmares, and feelings of detachment
A(n) _______ is a situation that may lead to an acute stress reaction. - ANSWER-Injury
of a coworker
One's "cognitive ability" refers to his or her ability to do which of the following? -
ANSWER-Think and solve problems
Which of the following behaviors would be considered a common sign of stress rather
than an acute psychological problem? - ANSWER-Irritability with friends, family,
coworkers, or patients
For the last few days, your regular EMT partner has been having trouble sleeping, has
been on edge, and has trouble concentrating on his job during EMS calls. Luckily, your
call volume has been low with no serious calls since the infant cardiac arrest you both
worked last month. You ask him if anything is bothering him and he states he is fine in
every way. He states that he has been going to the bars lately to relax and invites you to
come along for some drinks after work. Choose the best answer for this situation. -
ANSWER-Your partner suffering from a delayed stress reaction and you should
recommend that he seek professional counseling.
You have been asked to sit on your service's quality improvement committee. As a
knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that you will be involved in projects that serve to: -
ANSWER-Examine ways in which the delivery of emergency care can be improved.
Which one of the following is an appropriate outcome of a project undertaken by the
quality improvement committee? - ANSWER-Monthly continuing education programs in
which seldom-used skills are practiced.
To a medical director of an ambulance service, which one of the following requirements
must the individual satisfy? - ANSWER-Licensed physician
As an EMT, which one of the following must you have to provide routine and emergency
medical care? - ANSWER-Service medical director
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You are your EMT partner are assigned to spend a day at the senior center where you
are to inspect the rooms and common areas for fall hazards. Your partner is upset that
he is not in the ambulance where the "action is". He complains that "looking for loose
rugs" is a waste of his time. What would be the best response to his complaints? -
ANSWER-Injury prevention in the community is an important component of EMS.
Which one of the following best illustrates the primary purpose of the modern-day EMS
system? - ANSWER-Decrease the incidence of death and/or disability related to injury
an illness
Most authorities agree that the modern-day EMS system evolved after the release of
what document? - ANSWER-The White Paper "Accidental Death and Disability: The
Neglected Disease of Modern Society"
As defined by The National EMS Scope of Practice Model, the four levels of EMS
practitioners include: - ANSWER-Paramedics
You have been dispatched for a 61-year-old female in cardiac arrest. Emergency
Medical Responders (EMR) are on scene. In your community all EMS practitioners are
trained according to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model. Which one of the
following do you expect the EMR to be providing? - ANSWER-Automated external
defibrillation
Which one of the following statements made by an EMT requires immediate intervention
by a superior or the service supervisor? - ANSWER-"I drive as fast as I can to get to the
scene of an emergency, especially if a child is sick or injured."
Which one of the following statements shows that the EMT has a good understanding of
her role and responsibility related to being an EMT? - ANSWER-"My safety comes first
and then the patient's safety."
An ambulance with two EMTs arrive in front of a house for an unknown medical call in a
good section of town. On scene bystanders report that the patient is a female who was
beaten by her husband in the driveway and then taken into the house. They tell the
EMTs that she looked unconscious and was bleeding from the head. Which one of the
following should the EMTs do next? - ANSWER-Move the ambulance from the scene
and wait until the police arrive.
,Infection Control practices mainly focus on breaking the chain of transmission at which
link? - ANSWER-Mode of Transmission
Getting immunizations, getting enough rest, and a well-balanced diet help break the
chain in which link? - ANSWER-Host Susceptibility
Which disease below currently has an effective vaccine on the market? - ANSWER-Hep
B
Which of the following will kill Norovirus? - ANSWER-Bleach
Meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain. What type of pathogen can cause
this? - ANSWER-Virus, Bacteria, Fungus
The video present differing information on the PPE requirements for TB patients than
what is available in your book. What is the current OSHA requirement for
PREHOSPITAL contact with a TB patient? - ANSWER-Surgical mask on the patient if
tolerated, or you. Turn on ambulance exhaust vents.
The hospital called your agency to let you know that your patient transported las night
has viral meningitis. Prophylactic antibiotics will be prescribed to providers who came in
contact with the patient. - ANSWER-False
There has been exactly how many cases of documented transmission of HIV to a
healthcare worker via blood-to-skin contamination since 1978? - ANSWER-1
Which of the following accurately describes "jaundice"? - ANSWER-Yellowing of the
skin
The primary difference between acute hepatitis and chronic hepatitis is that: -
ANSWER-Acute infections are short-lived, while chronic is permanent and/or
reoccurring.
You are an immediate and great risk of contracting TB with a patient who has latent TB.
- ANSWER-False
About how many people infected with Hepatitis C virus develop chronic hepatitis? -
ANSWER-75-85%
Which one of the following is the single best technique that the EMT can use to prevent
the spread of infection? - ANSWER-Washing hands
Which one of the following statements made by an EMT shows that he has an accurate
understanding of hepatitis C? - ANSWER-"Wearing gloves and washing hands are the
best means by which to prevent the transmission of hepatitis C to healthcare workers."
, Which one of the immunizations that follow should the EMT receive annually? -
ANSWER-Influenza vaccine
You are treating a patient who has a productive cough and who reports weight loss, loss
of appetite, weakness, night sweats, and fever. Which of the following diseases is most
likely the cause of these signs and symptoms? - ANSWER-Tuberculosis
Which of the following is a physiologic effect of the "Stress Triad" as described by the
physician Hans Selye? - ANSWER-Bleeding gastric ulcers
What are some signs and symptoms that a coworker may be experiencing delayed
stress reaction (PTSD) - ANSWER-Flashbacks, nighmares, and feelings of detachment
A(n) _______ is a situation that may lead to an acute stress reaction. - ANSWER-Injury
of a coworker
One's "cognitive ability" refers to his or her ability to do which of the following? -
ANSWER-Think and solve problems
Which of the following behaviors would be considered a common sign of stress rather
than an acute psychological problem? - ANSWER-Irritability with friends, family,
coworkers, or patients
For the last few days, your regular EMT partner has been having trouble sleeping, has
been on edge, and has trouble concentrating on his job during EMS calls. Luckily, your
call volume has been low with no serious calls since the infant cardiac arrest you both
worked last month. You ask him if anything is bothering him and he states he is fine in
every way. He states that he has been going to the bars lately to relax and invites you to
come along for some drinks after work. Choose the best answer for this situation. -
ANSWER-Your partner suffering from a delayed stress reaction and you should
recommend that he seek professional counseling.
You have been asked to sit on your service's quality improvement committee. As a
knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that you will be involved in projects that serve to: -
ANSWER-Examine ways in which the delivery of emergency care can be improved.
Which one of the following is an appropriate outcome of a project undertaken by the
quality improvement committee? - ANSWER-Monthly continuing education programs in
which seldom-used skills are practiced.
To a medical director of an ambulance service, which one of the following requirements
must the individual satisfy? - ANSWER-Licensed physician
As an EMT, which one of the following must you have to provide routine and emergency
medical care? - ANSWER-Service medical director
