EMT- MODULE 2 |TEST BANK WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

EMT- MODULE 2 |TEST BANK WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION During you radio report, you state, "the patient's mental status has not changed during our care." You are attempting to advise the hospital of the: A. the baseline vital signs B. the emergency medical care given C. the reponse of the patient to the emergency medical care D. pertinent findings of the physical exam [Correct Ans: - C Your local protocols require a direct medical order to allow you to assist the patient with her bronchodilator device.Whenever you request an order for medical direction over the radio, it is good practice to: A.repeat the physician's order word for word back to the physician B. question all verbal orders that are given C. speak quickly because the physician is busy D. call the physician back to verify [Correct Ans: - A If you receive an order from the on-line physician for ten times the normal dose of a medication (i.e. 1,500 mg of ASA instead of 150 mg), what should you do? A. switch to another frequency to find another physician B. question the physician about the order C. follow the physician's order as stated D. ignore the order and do what you believe is correct [Correct Ans: - B It is three in the morning and your partner is interviewing a patient with a minor complaint. You notice that he is standing with arms crossed looking down at the patient. What nonverbal message could he be sending to the patient? A. I am here to help you B. I am not really interested C. I can empathize with your problem D. I am afraid of catching your disease [Correct Ans: - B You are treating a patient who was struck by an automobile. It is obvious that the patient has broken left because a bone is protruding through the skin. the patient asks you "Is my leg broken?" What would be the most appropriate response? A. Relax and stay calm. You will be all right B. I am not qualified to make that determination C. No, its a bad cut, and I'll control the bleeding with a bandage D. Yes, it is, and I will be as gentle as possible splinting it. [Correct Ans: - D