EMT MODULE 1 EXAM FINAL PAPER
WITH TESTED QUESTIONS AND
◉ Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention
strategy?
Community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of
drinking and driving
The construction of a guardrail on a dangerous curve following a
fatal motor vehicle crash
Protecting a patient's spine from further injury after a fall from a
significant height
Teaching a group of new parents how to perform one- and two-
rescuer infant CPR Answer: Community awareness programs that
emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving
◉ If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates
ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you
should:
,avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives.
purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
determine which device the American Heart Association suggests.
Answer: recognize that this does not mean the device will save more
lives.
◉ The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career
progression, and EMT compensation.
human resources department
office of the medical director
EMS administrator or chief
,local public health department Answer: human resources
department
◉ Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a
regular basis?
Statistical data indicate that an increasing number of people are
being diagnosed with a particular illness.
EMS providers should be encouraged to actively participate in
research and become familiar with data analysis.
Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness
of certain interventions has changed.
The federal government requires that changes be made to existing
emergency care protocols at least every 5 years. Answer: Additional
information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain
interventions has changed.
, ◉ Which of the following precautions can always be taken by an
EMT to reduce the risk of becoming ill?
Using a self-contained breathing apparatus
Avoiding contact with contaminated patients
Getting immunized against all communicable diseases
Handwashing, with or without water Answer: Handwashing, with or
without water
◉ What agency is responsible for enforcement of safety guidelines in
the workplace?
OSHA
ENHTSA
WITH TESTED QUESTIONS AND
◉ Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention
strategy?
Community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of
drinking and driving
The construction of a guardrail on a dangerous curve following a
fatal motor vehicle crash
Protecting a patient's spine from further injury after a fall from a
significant height
Teaching a group of new parents how to perform one- and two-
rescuer infant CPR Answer: Community awareness programs that
emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving
◉ If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates
ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you
should:
,avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives.
purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
determine which device the American Heart Association suggests.
Answer: recognize that this does not mean the device will save more
lives.
◉ The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career
progression, and EMT compensation.
human resources department
office of the medical director
EMS administrator or chief
,local public health department Answer: human resources
department
◉ Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a
regular basis?
Statistical data indicate that an increasing number of people are
being diagnosed with a particular illness.
EMS providers should be encouraged to actively participate in
research and become familiar with data analysis.
Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness
of certain interventions has changed.
The federal government requires that changes be made to existing
emergency care protocols at least every 5 years. Answer: Additional
information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain
interventions has changed.
, ◉ Which of the following precautions can always be taken by an
EMT to reduce the risk of becoming ill?
Using a self-contained breathing apparatus
Avoiding contact with contaminated patients
Getting immunized against all communicable diseases
Handwashing, with or without water Answer: Handwashing, with or
without water
◉ What agency is responsible for enforcement of safety guidelines in
the workplace?
OSHA
ENHTSA
