WEST COAST EMT EXAM 3
COMPREHENSIVE PREP QUESTIONS
ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
◉ During your monthly internal quality improvement (QI) meeting,
you review several patient care reports (PCRs) with the staff of your
EMS system. You identify the patient's name, age, and sex, and then
discuss the treatment that was provided by the EMTs in the field. By
taking this approach to the QI process, you:
Select one:
A. are in violation of HIPAA because you did not remove the PHI
from the PCR beforehand.
B. violated the patient's privacy because you should have discussed
the information only with the EMTs involved.
C. acted appropriately but must have each EMT sign a waiver stating
that he or she will not discuss the cases with others.
D. adequately safeguarded the patient's PHI because the cases were
discussed internally. Answer: A. are in violation of HIPAA because
you did not remove the PHI from the PCR beforehand.
◉ In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally
release confidential patient information?
Select one:
A. A police officer requests a copy to place on file
,B. The family requests a copy for insurance purposes
C. A media representative inquires about the patient
D. The patient is competent and signs a release form. Answer: D. The
patient is competent and signs a release form
◉ In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly
exist?
Select one:
A. The EMT hears of a cardiac arrest after his or her shift ends.
B. The EMT witnesses a vehicle crash while off duty.
C. A bystander encounters a victim who is not breathing.
D. A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change.. Answer: D. A
call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change.
◉ Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should
include:
Select one:
A. quickly moving any weapons out of the patient's sight.
B. placing the patient in a private area until the police arrive.
C. making brief notes at the scene and then completing them later.
D. not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by
weapons.. Answer: D. not cutting through holes in clothing that were
caused by weapons.
,◉ Putrefaction is defined as:
Select one:
A. profound cyanosis to the trunk and face.
B. blood settling to the lowest point of the body.
C. separation of the torso from the rest of the body.
D. decomposition of the body's tissues.. Answer: D. decomposition of
the body's tissues.
◉ The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area
is defined by the:
Select one:
A. medical director.
B. EMS supervisor.
C. state EMS office.
D. local health district.. Answer: A. medical director.
◉ To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have
__________.
Select one:
A. online access to patient records
B. public forums with their medical director
, C. an anonymous reporting system
D. a privacy officer to answer questions. Answer: D. a privacy officer
to answer questions
◉ When is forcible restraint permitted?
Select one:
A. When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others
B. Only if law enforcement personnel have witnessed threatening
behavior
C. Anytime that the EMT feels threatened
D. Only if consent to restrain is given by a family member. Answer: A.
When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others
◉ When performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected
to:
Select one:
A. exercise reasonable care and act prudently.
B. function above his or her scope of practice.
C. contact medical control on every EMS call.
D. consistently exceed the standard of care.. Answer: A. exercise
reasonable care and act prudently.
COMPREHENSIVE PREP QUESTIONS
ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
◉ During your monthly internal quality improvement (QI) meeting,
you review several patient care reports (PCRs) with the staff of your
EMS system. You identify the patient's name, age, and sex, and then
discuss the treatment that was provided by the EMTs in the field. By
taking this approach to the QI process, you:
Select one:
A. are in violation of HIPAA because you did not remove the PHI
from the PCR beforehand.
B. violated the patient's privacy because you should have discussed
the information only with the EMTs involved.
C. acted appropriately but must have each EMT sign a waiver stating
that he or she will not discuss the cases with others.
D. adequately safeguarded the patient's PHI because the cases were
discussed internally. Answer: A. are in violation of HIPAA because
you did not remove the PHI from the PCR beforehand.
◉ In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally
release confidential patient information?
Select one:
A. A police officer requests a copy to place on file
,B. The family requests a copy for insurance purposes
C. A media representative inquires about the patient
D. The patient is competent and signs a release form. Answer: D. The
patient is competent and signs a release form
◉ In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly
exist?
Select one:
A. The EMT hears of a cardiac arrest after his or her shift ends.
B. The EMT witnesses a vehicle crash while off duty.
C. A bystander encounters a victim who is not breathing.
D. A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change.. Answer: D. A
call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change.
◉ Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should
include:
Select one:
A. quickly moving any weapons out of the patient's sight.
B. placing the patient in a private area until the police arrive.
C. making brief notes at the scene and then completing them later.
D. not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by
weapons.. Answer: D. not cutting through holes in clothing that were
caused by weapons.
,◉ Putrefaction is defined as:
Select one:
A. profound cyanosis to the trunk and face.
B. blood settling to the lowest point of the body.
C. separation of the torso from the rest of the body.
D. decomposition of the body's tissues.. Answer: D. decomposition of
the body's tissues.
◉ The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area
is defined by the:
Select one:
A. medical director.
B. EMS supervisor.
C. state EMS office.
D. local health district.. Answer: A. medical director.
◉ To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have
__________.
Select one:
A. online access to patient records
B. public forums with their medical director
, C. an anonymous reporting system
D. a privacy officer to answer questions. Answer: D. a privacy officer
to answer questions
◉ When is forcible restraint permitted?
Select one:
A. When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others
B. Only if law enforcement personnel have witnessed threatening
behavior
C. Anytime that the EMT feels threatened
D. Only if consent to restrain is given by a family member. Answer: A.
When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others
◉ When performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected
to:
Select one:
A. exercise reasonable care and act prudently.
B. function above his or her scope of practice.
C. contact medical control on every EMS call.
D. consistently exceed the standard of care.. Answer: A. exercise
reasonable care and act prudently.
