EMT Ch 1-4 (JB Learning) Exam
Questions and Answers
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a _________ - Answer-System
4 training and licensure levels - Answer-EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic
NHTSA - Answer-National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
mobile integrated healthcare (MIH) - Answer-A method of delivering health care which
involves providing health care within the community rather than at a physician's office or
hospital.
What is the primary job of the EMT? - Answer-Provide appropriate medical care.
Stress - Answer-any event, thought, or action perceived as a threat
As an EMT you must focus on - Answer-1.Personal safety
2.Scene Safety
3.Patient care
What happens after you eat a large meal? - Answer-Blood is not available for the
digestive process
communicable disease - Answer-a disease that is spread from one host to another
Pathogen - Answer-a microorganism capable of causing disease
Contamination - Answer-The presence of infectious organisms on/into objects
Transmission - Answer-The way an infectious disease is spread
Types of Transmissions: - Answer-contact
airborne
food borne
vectorborne
Stages of grieving process - Answer-denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
decision making capacity - Answer-the ability of the patient to understand the
information you are providing
expressed consent - Answer-when a patient gives permission for care
Questions and Answers
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a _________ - Answer-System
4 training and licensure levels - Answer-EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic
NHTSA - Answer-National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
mobile integrated healthcare (MIH) - Answer-A method of delivering health care which
involves providing health care within the community rather than at a physician's office or
hospital.
What is the primary job of the EMT? - Answer-Provide appropriate medical care.
Stress - Answer-any event, thought, or action perceived as a threat
As an EMT you must focus on - Answer-1.Personal safety
2.Scene Safety
3.Patient care
What happens after you eat a large meal? - Answer-Blood is not available for the
digestive process
communicable disease - Answer-a disease that is spread from one host to another
Pathogen - Answer-a microorganism capable of causing disease
Contamination - Answer-The presence of infectious organisms on/into objects
Transmission - Answer-The way an infectious disease is spread
Types of Transmissions: - Answer-contact
airborne
food borne
vectorborne
Stages of grieving process - Answer-denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
decision making capacity - Answer-the ability of the patient to understand the
information you are providing
expressed consent - Answer-when a patient gives permission for care
