West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Questions & Verified Answers
American Heart Association protocols are based on D. evidence-based research
__________.
Select one:
A. theories ready for field trial
B. trends in the EMS community
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
D. evidence-based research
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to A. medical director approval.
a patient with chest pain based on:
Select one:
A. medical director approval.
B. the patient's condition.
C. an order from a paramedic.
D. the transport time to the hospital.
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
__________.
Select one:
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across
the United States
Online medical control requires __________. D. phone or radio contact with the medical director
Select one:
A. the presence of an advanced-level provider
B. written protocols approved by medical control
C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
D. phone or radio contact with the medical director
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on D. EMS research
__________.
Select one:
A. the experiences of EMTs
B. the opinions of physicians
C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
D. EMS research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority D. time management
is called __________.
Select one:
A. patient empathy
B. patient advocacy
C. integrity
D. time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is A. self-motivation
known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-motivation
B. diplomacy
C. time management
D. self-confidence
The ability to understand others and have them C. communication
understand you is known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-confidence
B. teamwork and diplomacy
C. communication
D. scene leadership
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, West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Questions & Verified Answers
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital C. EMS research.
is more important than performing time-consuming
procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based
MOSTLY on:
Select one:
A. the lead EMT's decision.
B. regional trauma guidelines.
C. EMS research.
D. local protocols.
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy C. HIPAA
according to _____________.
Select one:
A. APGAR
B. CQI
C. HIPAA
D. DCAP
What is an EMT's primary service area? B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
Select one:
A. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient
care
B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
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
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? C. Follow the agency's written protocols.
Select one:
A. Contact medical direction before initiating any
treatments.
B. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times.
C. Follow the agency's written protocols.
D. Deviate from established standards when necessary.
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of A. EMT
training?
Select one:
A. EMT
B. EMR
C. AEMT
D. Paramedic
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency
portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? care and transportation to the sick and injured
Select one:
A. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who
are responsible for providing emergency care to critically
injured patients
B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible
for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick
and injured
C. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers
who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital
setting
D. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical
responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians
(EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and
injured patients
Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of B. Automated external defibrillator
EMS providers?
Select one:
A. Automatic transport ventilators
B. Automated external defibrillator
C. Needle decompression
D. Multilumen airways
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, West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Questions & Verified Answers
Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile D. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination
Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model?
Select one:
A. EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever
B. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic
C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting
up"
D. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to
With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? those who are disabled.
Select one:
A. The minimum number of hours required to successfully
complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are
disabled.
B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a
documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT
exam.
C. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed
and well-documented physical disability.
D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full
and equal employment to those who are disabled.
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing
correct?
Select one:
A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies
EMTs.
B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS
testing.
You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She c. the receiving nurse or doctor
admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell
anyone. You should report the information to __________.
Select one:
a. the state motor vehicle department
b. your medical director
c. the receiving nurse or doctor
d. law enforcement personnel
You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by D. patient advocacy
ambulance. You know that a transport will keep you on
duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is
an example of __________.
Select one:
A. abuse of authority
B. scope of practice
C. undue hardship
D. patient advocacy
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet.
You should:
Select one:
A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
D. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
been broken and power lines are lying across the car. The
patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
Select one:
A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
B. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
D. remove the lines with a nonconductive object.
Grade A+ | Updated
, West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Questions & Verified Answers
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the D. assessment by the EMT.
stress of an illness or injury include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. mental disorders.
B. fear of medical personnel.
C. history of chronic disease.
D. assessment by the EMT.
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
the following phases?
Select one:
A. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical
recovery
B. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and
recovery
C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
D. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical
exhaustion
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should D. when performing endotracheal intubation.
be used:
Select one:
A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
C. while handling needles or other sharps.
D. when performing endotracheal intubation.
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when C. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
the harasser:
Select one:
A. touches another person without his or her consent.
B. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy.
C. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
D. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts.
The EMT's first priority is __________. A. personal safety
Select one:
A. personal safety
B. rapid response
C. treatment and transport
D. empathy for all patients
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
among EMS personnel is:
Select one:
A. punitive action and the loss of a job.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
D. tension among coworkers and supervisors.
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
spread of an infectious disease is to:
Select one:
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
B. undergo an annual physical examination.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
note that two small cars collided head-on; the occupants
are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the
process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement
personnel are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance
at a safe distance, you and your partner should:
Select one:
A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. quickly begin the triage process.
D. report to the incident commander.
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American Heart Association protocols are based on D. evidence-based research
__________.
Select one:
A. theories ready for field trial
B. trends in the EMS community
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
D. evidence-based research
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to A. medical director approval.
a patient with chest pain based on:
Select one:
A. medical director approval.
B. the patient's condition.
C. an order from a paramedic.
D. the transport time to the hospital.
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
__________.
Select one:
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across
the United States
Online medical control requires __________. D. phone or radio contact with the medical director
Select one:
A. the presence of an advanced-level provider
B. written protocols approved by medical control
C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
D. phone or radio contact with the medical director
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on D. EMS research
__________.
Select one:
A. the experiences of EMTs
B. the opinions of physicians
C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
D. EMS research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority D. time management
is called __________.
Select one:
A. patient empathy
B. patient advocacy
C. integrity
D. time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is A. self-motivation
known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-motivation
B. diplomacy
C. time management
D. self-confidence
The ability to understand others and have them C. communication
understand you is known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-confidence
B. teamwork and diplomacy
C. communication
D. scene leadership
Grade A+ | Updated
, West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Questions & Verified Answers
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital C. EMS research.
is more important than performing time-consuming
procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based
MOSTLY on:
Select one:
A. the lead EMT's decision.
B. regional trauma guidelines.
C. EMS research.
D. local protocols.
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy C. HIPAA
according to _____________.
Select one:
A. APGAR
B. CQI
C. HIPAA
D. DCAP
What is an EMT's primary service area? B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
Select one:
A. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient
care
B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
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
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? C. Follow the agency's written protocols.
Select one:
A. Contact medical direction before initiating any
treatments.
B. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times.
C. Follow the agency's written protocols.
D. Deviate from established standards when necessary.
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of A. EMT
training?
Select one:
A. EMT
B. EMR
C. AEMT
D. Paramedic
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency
portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? care and transportation to the sick and injured
Select one:
A. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who
are responsible for providing emergency care to critically
injured patients
B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible
for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick
and injured
C. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers
who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital
setting
D. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical
responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians
(EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and
injured patients
Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of B. Automated external defibrillator
EMS providers?
Select one:
A. Automatic transport ventilators
B. Automated external defibrillator
C. Needle decompression
D. Multilumen airways
Grade A+ | Updated
, West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Questions & Verified Answers
Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile D. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination
Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model?
Select one:
A. EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever
B. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic
C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting
up"
D. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to
With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? those who are disabled.
Select one:
A. The minimum number of hours required to successfully
complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are
disabled.
B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a
documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT
exam.
C. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed
and well-documented physical disability.
D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full
and equal employment to those who are disabled.
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing
correct?
Select one:
A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies
EMTs.
B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS
testing.
You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She c. the receiving nurse or doctor
admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell
anyone. You should report the information to __________.
Select one:
a. the state motor vehicle department
b. your medical director
c. the receiving nurse or doctor
d. law enforcement personnel
You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by D. patient advocacy
ambulance. You know that a transport will keep you on
duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is
an example of __________.
Select one:
A. abuse of authority
B. scope of practice
C. undue hardship
D. patient advocacy
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet.
You should:
Select one:
A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
D. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
been broken and power lines are lying across the car. The
patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
Select one:
A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
B. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
D. remove the lines with a nonconductive object.
Grade A+ | Updated
, West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 | Questions & Verified Answers
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the D. assessment by the EMT.
stress of an illness or injury include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. mental disorders.
B. fear of medical personnel.
C. history of chronic disease.
D. assessment by the EMT.
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
the following phases?
Select one:
A. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical
recovery
B. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and
recovery
C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
D. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical
exhaustion
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should D. when performing endotracheal intubation.
be used:
Select one:
A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
C. while handling needles or other sharps.
D. when performing endotracheal intubation.
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when C. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
the harasser:
Select one:
A. touches another person without his or her consent.
B. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy.
C. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
D. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts.
The EMT's first priority is __________. A. personal safety
Select one:
A. personal safety
B. rapid response
C. treatment and transport
D. empathy for all patients
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
among EMS personnel is:
Select one:
A. punitive action and the loss of a job.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
D. tension among coworkers and supervisors.
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
spread of an infectious disease is to:
Select one:
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
B. undergo an annual physical examination.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
note that two small cars collided head-on; the occupants
are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the
process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement
personnel are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance
at a safe distance, you and your partner should:
Select one:
A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. quickly begin the triage process.
D. report to the incident commander.
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