EMT MODULE 1 STUDY GUIDE (CH. 1-9 UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. EMR's such as firefighters, law enforcement, etc., are an integral part of the EMS system because:
Answer:
they often arrive at the scene before the ambulance and EMTs
Question:
2. EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the:
Answer:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) (pg. 5)
Question:
3. As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress:
Answer:
Might not be obvious or present all the time
Question:
4. You arrive at the scene of a domestic violence situation. As you approach the doorway of the apartment,
you hear screaming and the statement "He has a gun!" Your most appropriate action should be to:
Answer:
seek a safe place and request law enforcement assistance
Question:
5. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an employer must:
Answer:
Offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk of exposure
Question:
6. What is the best cover for an EMT to take in a situation involving active gunfire?
Answer:
A concrete barricade
Question:
7. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommended immunizations and
tests include a:
Answer:
tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster every 10 years
Question:
8. What best describes a statement regarding the EMS medical director and an EMT's scope of practice?
Answer:
An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state
approval
, Question:
9. The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is
the:
Answer:
Medical director
Question:
10. Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
Answer:
When performing endotracheal intubation
Question:
11. If it is not possible to adequately clean your ambulance at the hospital following a call, you should:
Answer:
Clean the ambulance at your station in a designated area that is well ventilated
Question:
12. If you use a waterless handwashing substitute in the field, it is important to:
Answer:
wash your hands with soap and water at the hospital
Question:
13. Physiologic manifestations of stress include:
Answer:
perspiration, increases blood glucose levels, and dilated pupils (pg. 69)
Question:
14. Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
Answer:
Developing a social network outside of EMS
Question:
15. Determination of exposure is an important component of an infection control plan because it:
Answer:
Defines who is at risk for contact with blood and body fluids and which tasks pose a risk of exposure (pg.
47)
Question:
16. What statement best describes something inappropriate to say to a family of a dying patient?
Answer:
"Things will get better"
Question:
17. Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?
Answer:
Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. EMR's such as firefighters, law enforcement, etc., are an integral part of the EMS system because:
Answer:
they often arrive at the scene before the ambulance and EMTs
Question:
2. EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the:
Answer:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) (pg. 5)
Question:
3. As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress:
Answer:
Might not be obvious or present all the time
Question:
4. You arrive at the scene of a domestic violence situation. As you approach the doorway of the apartment,
you hear screaming and the statement "He has a gun!" Your most appropriate action should be to:
Answer:
seek a safe place and request law enforcement assistance
Question:
5. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an employer must:
Answer:
Offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk of exposure
Question:
6. What is the best cover for an EMT to take in a situation involving active gunfire?
Answer:
A concrete barricade
Question:
7. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommended immunizations and
tests include a:
Answer:
tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster every 10 years
Question:
8. What best describes a statement regarding the EMS medical director and an EMT's scope of practice?
Answer:
An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state
approval
, Question:
9. The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is
the:
Answer:
Medical director
Question:
10. Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
Answer:
When performing endotracheal intubation
Question:
11. If it is not possible to adequately clean your ambulance at the hospital following a call, you should:
Answer:
Clean the ambulance at your station in a designated area that is well ventilated
Question:
12. If you use a waterless handwashing substitute in the field, it is important to:
Answer:
wash your hands with soap and water at the hospital
Question:
13. Physiologic manifestations of stress include:
Answer:
perspiration, increases blood glucose levels, and dilated pupils (pg. 69)
Question:
14. Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
Answer:
Developing a social network outside of EMS
Question:
15. Determination of exposure is an important component of an infection control plan because it:
Answer:
Defines who is at risk for contact with blood and body fluids and which tasks pose a risk of exposure (pg.
47)
Question:
16. What statement best describes something inappropriate to say to a family of a dying patient?
Answer:
"Things will get better"
Question:
17. Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?
Answer:
Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed
