EMT FINAL-JB Learning| 221 Questions| With Complete Solutions

A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours following the incident. correct answer: 72 Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training? correct answer: AED As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: correct answer: may not be present or obvious at all times The patient care report (PCR) ensures: correct answer: continuity of care Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS? A. a 53-year-old patient who is given glucagon for significant hypoglycemia Incorrect B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external defibrillator (AED) Correct C. a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a multilumen device Incorrect D. a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle Incorrect correct answer: B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external defibrillator (AED) A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: correct answer: an informed refusal Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence? correct answer: deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? correct answer: A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT While assisting an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance crew, you are accidentally stuck with an IV needle. You should: correct answer: report the incident to your supervisor after the call A positive TB skin test indicates that: correct answer: . you have been exposed to the disease. Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the following, EXCEPT: correct answer: . elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation. When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be: correct answer: . brief and easily understood. f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not recorded on the written report: correct answer: it was not performed in the eyes of the law. Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include: correct answer: not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient's age, sex, and: correct answer: chief complaint. The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the: correct answer: medical director. Two-way communication that requires the EMT to "push to talk" and "release to listen" describes what mode of communication? correct answer: . simplex According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an employer must: correct answer: offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk for exposure. which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure? An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly state that he is not authorized to do so. B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled. C. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug.