West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam

American Heart Association protocols are based on evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: medical director approva National guidelines for EMS care are intended to provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States Online medical control requires phone or radio contact with the medical director Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on EMS research The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called time management The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as self-motivation The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as communication The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on EMS research The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to HIPAA What is an EMT's primary service area? The main area in which the EMS agency operates What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? Follow the agency's written protocols Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? EMT Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers? Automated external defibrillator Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? 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 correct? The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone. You should report the information to the receiving nurse or doctor You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a transport will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an example of patient advocacy After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should: Select one: A. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. B. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible. C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention. D. report the incident to your supervisor after the call. report the incident to your supervisor after the call We have an expert-written solution to this problem! At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should: Select one: A. proceed with normal extrication procedures. B. remove the lines with a nonconductive object. C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car. D. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines. Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. mental disorders. B. assessment by the EMT. C. fear of medical personnel. D. history of chronic disease. . assessment by the EMT General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases? Select one: A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery B. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion C. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery D. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: Select one: A. whenever you touch nonintact skin. B. when performing endotracheal intubation. C. during routine cleaning of the ambulance. D. while handling needles or other sharps. when performing endotracheal intubation. Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: Select one: A. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts. B. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else. C. touches another person without his or her consent. D. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else. The EMT's first priority is . Select one: A. rapid response B. treatment and transport C. personal safety D. empathy for all patients personal safety The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is: Select one: A. tension among coworkers and supervisors. B. low morale and frequently missed shifts. C. punitive action and the loss of a job. D. substandard or inappropriate patient care. substandard or inappropriate patient care. The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to: Select one: A. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis. B. wash your hands in between patient contacts. C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date. D. undergo an annual physical examination. wash your hands in between patient contacts. Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you 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. report to the incident commander. B. assist with vehicle stabilization. C. put on high-visibility safety vests. D. quickly begin the triage process. put on high-visibility safety vests Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: Select one: A. received a hepatitis B vaccination. B. are older than 35 years of age. C. have been infected with hepatitis in the past. D. have a weak immune system. have been infected with hepatitis in the past. Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: animals or insects. When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should: Select one: A. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water. B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces. C. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions. D. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions. Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy? Select one: A. Modestly increasing caffeine consumption B. Requesting overtime to occupy your mind C. Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls D. Developing a social network outside of EMS . Developing a social network outside of EMS We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction? Select one: A. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable with her coworkers and experiences headaches and insomnia. B. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a child was previously killed. C. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash involving critical injuries and the death of several children. D. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and diaphoretic at the scene of an incident involving grotesque injuries. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a child was previously killed. We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? Select one: A. There is no vaccine against HIV infection. B. HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood. C. HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B. D. HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field. There is no vaccine against HIV infection. Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is correct? Select one: A. It is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages. B. Bargaining is the most unpleasant stage of the grieving process. C. The grieving process typically begins with severe depression. D. The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously. The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously. Which of the following would provide the EMT with the BEST cover in a situation involving active gunfire? Select one: A. A large cluster of shrubs B. A concrete barricade C. Behind a car door D. Stacked empty barrels A concrete barricade While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe? Select one: A. Indirect contact B. Vector-borne transmission C. Direct contact D. Airborne transmission Indirect contact You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly experienced a stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk and cannot move the entire right side of her body. In addition to providing the medical care that she needs, you should: Select one: A. acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her. B. maintain eye contact at all times and tell her that there is no need for her to be scared. C. tell her that you understand why she is scared and that everything will likely be okay. D. reassure her that after proper treatment in the hospital, she will regain her speech in time. acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her. As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are often partially based on: Select one: A. the priorities of the medical director. B. a consensus among paramedic supervisors. C. the wishes of the general public. D. locally accepted protocols. locally accepted protocols. 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. acted appropriately but must have each EMT sign a waiver stating that he or she will not discuss the cases with others. B. violated the patient's privacy because you should have discussed the information only with the EMTs involved. C. are in violation of HIPAA because you did not remove the PHI from the PCR beforehand. D. adequately safeguarded the patient's PHI because the cases were discussed internally. are in violation of HIPAA because you did not remove the PHI from the PCR beforehand. We have an expert-written solution to this problem! 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 patient is competent and signs a release form C. The family requests a copy for insurance purposes D. A media representative inquires about the patient 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. A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change. C. A bystander encounters a victim who is not breathing. D. The EMT witnesses a vehicle crash while off duty. 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. not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons. B. making brief notes at the scene and then completing them later. C. quickly moving any weapons out of the patient's sight. D. placing the patient in a private area until the police arrive. not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons Putrefaction is defined as: Select one: A. decomposition of the body's tissues. B. separation of the torso from the rest of the body. C. profound cyanosis to the trunk and face. D. blood settling to the lowest point of the body. 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. state EMS office. B. EMS supervisor. C. medical director. D. local health district. 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. a privacy officer to answer questions D. an anonymous reporting system 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. Anytime that the EMT feels threatened C. Only if law enforcement personnel have witnessed threatening behavior D. Only if consent to restrain is given by a family member 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. contact medical control on every EMS call. B. consistently exceed the standard of care. C. exercise reasonable care and act prudently. D. function above his or her scope of practice. exercise reasonable care and act prudently. We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Where would you MOST likely find information regarding a patient's wishes to be an organ donor? Select one: A. Voter registration card B. Insurance card C. Social Security card D. Driver's license Driver's license Which aspect of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) MOST affects EMS personnel? Select one: A. Preventing insurance fraud B. Protecting patient privacy C. Ensuring access to insurance D. Controlling insurance costs Protecting patient privacy Which of the following components are needed to prove negligence? Select one: A. Duty to act, breach of duty, injury/damages, and causation B. Breach of duty, injury/damages, abandonment, and causation C. Duty to act, abandonment, breach of duty, and causation D. Abandonment, breach of duty, damages, and causation Duty to act, breach of duty, injury/damages, and causation Which of the following general statements regarding consent is correct? Select one: A. Expressed consent is valid only if given in writing by a family member. B. All patients older than 18 years can legally refuse treatment or transport. C. Patients who are intoxicated are generally allowed to refuse treatment. D. A patient can consent to transport but can legally refuse to be treated. A patient can consent to transport but can legally refuse to be treated. Which of the following statements about the patient care report is correct? Select one: a. It is difficult to prove actions were performed if they are not included on the report. b. EMTs are not liable for any actions that are accurately documented. c. Incomplete reports are common and accepted in EMS. d. Patient care cannot be discredited based on poor documentation. It is difficult to prove actions were performed if they are not included on the report. Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally competent female with a severe headache asks you to take her to the hospital? Select one: A. Informed B. Expressed C. Implied D. Formal Expressed You and your partner arrive at the scene of a major motor vehicle crash. The driver, a young male, is severely entrapped in his car. He has an open head injury and massive facial trauma. He is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a palpable carotid pulse. You should: Select one: A. stop any active bleeding and advise dispatch to send a paramedic crew. B. request the fire department to extricate the patient so you can begin CPR. C. ventilate the patient for 5 minutes and then stop if there is no response. D. have your partner check for a pulse to confirm that the patient is deceased. have your partner check for a pulse to confirm that the patient is deceased. You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive medical history who is now in cardiac arrest. The patient's family tells you that the patient has a DNR order. There is no paperwork available but the patient does have a MedicAlert bracelet indicating Do Not Resuscitate. You should: Select one: A. confirm the patient's identity and honor the DNR order. B. transport with minimal care. C. confirm the patient identity and then confirm the DNR by calling the MedicAlert Foundation number on the bracelet. D. initiate resuscitation in the absence of paperwork. confirm the patient identity and then confirm the DNR by calling the MedicAlert Foundation number on the bracelet. You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident. The patient, a 13-year-old male, is unconscious and has multiple injuries. As you are treating the child, a law enforcement officer advises you that the child's parents will be at the scene in approximately 15 minutes. What should you do? Select one: A. Transport the child immediately and have the parents meet you at the hospital. B. Treat the child at the scene and wait for the parents to arrive and give consent. C. Withhold treatment until the parents arrive and give you consent for treatment. D. Begin transport at once and have the parents meet you en route to the hospital. Transport the child immediately and have the parents meet you at the hospital. You respond to the home of a 59-year-old man who is unconscious; has slow, shallow breathing; and has a weak pulse. The family states that the patient has terminal brain cancer and does not wish to be resuscitated. They further state that there is a DNR order for this patient, but they are unable to locate it. You should: Select one: A. honor the patient's wishes and withhold all treatment. B. decide on further action once the DNR order is produced. C. begin treatment and contact medical control as needed. D. transport the patient without providing any treatment. begin treatment and contact medical control as needed. A 4-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should: Select one: A. attempt to calm the child's mother, but avoid separating her from her child because this will increase her anxiety. B. reassure the child's mother that seizures in children are very common and that there is nothing to worry about. C. give the child a favorite toy or blanket to hold onto and perform your assessment to the best of your ability. D. ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother. ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother. We have an expert-written solution to this problem! As you are wheeling your patient through the emergency department doors, you receive another call for a major motor vehicle crash. You should: Select one: A. place the patient in a high-visibility area and then respond to the call. B. inform the admissions clerk of the situation and then respond at once. C. leave a copy of the run form with a nurse and then respond to the call. D. respond only after giving a verbal patient report to a nurse or physician. respond only after giving a verbal patient report to a nurse or physician Communicating with patients who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can be facilitated by doing all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. placing yourself in a position to ensure that the patient can see your lips. B. providing pen and paper if the patient prefers to write his or her response. C. elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation. D. shining a light on your face when you are in a darkened environment. elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation. We have an expert-written solution to this problem! During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should: Select one: A. allow him time to think about the question and respond to it. B. ask him if he frequently experiences severe headaches and nausea. C. tell him that you cannot help him unless he answers your questions. D. repeat your question because he probably did not hear you allow him time to think about the question and respond to it Effective therapeutic communication skills require . Select one: A. supervision by advanced life support personnel B. verbal and nonverbal communication techniques C. correct use of complex medical terminology D. English-speaking patients or family members verbal and nonverbal communication techniques Ethnocentrism is defined as: Select one: A. understanding that people from different cultural backgrounds respond to pain and stress differently. B. considering your own cultural values to be more important when interacting with people of a different culture. C. subconsciously forcing your cultural values onto a patient because you feel that your own values are more acceptable. D. suspecting that a person has an ulterior motive based on the tone of his or her voice when answering a question. considering your own cultural values to be more important when interacting with people of a different culture. Medical control gives you an order that seems inappropriate for the patient's condition. After confirming that you heard the physician correctly, you should: Select one: A. carry out the order and then carefully document it on the run form. B. advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification. C. obtain consent from the patient and then carry out the order as usual. D. state that you will not carry out the order because it is inappropriate. advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification. When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by: Select one: A. not disclosing his or her name. B. using coded medical language. C. refraining from objective statements. D. withholding medical history data. not disclosing his or her name When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be: Select one: A. spoken in a loud voice. B. brief and easily understood. C. lengthy and complete. D. coded and scripted. brief and easily understood When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that: Select one: A. your questions should focus exclusively on the patient's obvious problem. B. speaking loudly and distinctly will ensure that the patient can hear you. C. hostility and confusion should be presumed to be due to the patient's age. D. most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions. most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions Which of the following incidents does NOT require a report to be filed with local authorities? Select one: A. Gunshot wounds B. Spousal abuse C. Cardiac arrest D. Animal bites Cardiac arrest Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate to document in the narrative section of a PCR? Select one: A. "After oxygen was administered, the patient's breathing improved." B. "General impression revealed that the patient was intoxicated." C. "The patient admits to smoking marijuana earlier in the day." D. "Significant damage was noted to the front end of the vehicle." "General impression revealed that the patient was intoxicated." Which of the following statements regarding a "dedicated line" is correct? Select one: A. It is a constantly open line of communication that is under exclusive control of a single user. B. It is a constantly open line of communication that cannot be accessed by outside users. C. It is a designated frequency on a portable radio that provides direct access to medical control. D. It is a frequency that is used exclusively by EMTs to communicate with one another in the field . It is a constantly open line of communication that cannot be accessed by outside users Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is correct? Select one: A. A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport. B. Documentation of proposed care is unnecessary if the patient refuses treatment. C. A patient who consumed a few beers will likely be able to refuse EMS treatment. D. Advice given to a patient who refuses EMS treatment should not be documented A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport. Which of the following types of questions allow for the most detailed response? Select one: A. Open-ended questions B. Yes or no questions C. Closed-ended questions D. Multiple questions asked at onceOpen-ended questions Open-ended questions Which of the following will help improve radio communications? Select one: A. Use codes to speed communication. B. Hold the radio at least 6 inches from your mouth. C. Wait 1 second after pressing the transmit button before speaking. D. Answer questions with "yes" or "no. Wait 1 second after pressing the transmit button before speaking. You are caring for a 56-year-old male patient complaining of abdominal pain. Your service has recently switched to an electronic PCR system (ePCR). When completing the ePCR, it is important to be aware that: Select one: A. the ePCR is relatively unsecured and should not contain patient-specific information. B. a written patient care record will need to be completed on arrival at the hospital. C. the ePCR does not contain the same level of information as the written version and your verbal report should be expanded. D. the ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly to the receiving hospital's computers the ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly to the receiving hospital's computers. You are providing care to a 61-year-old female complaining of chest pain that is cardiac in origin. Your service utilizes a multiplex communication system. You wish to transmit the patient's electrocardiogram to the hospital. In order to accomplish this, you must: Select one: A. use the multiplex system to transmit the information . B. be aware that only audio or data transmissions can be sent at any one time. C. wait until you reach the hospital to transmit the information. D. send the electrocardiogram from the back of the ambulance. use the multiplex system to transmit the information You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR is driving the ambulance as you and your partner are caring for the patient. Which of the following is the MOST logical way of notifying the hospital? Select one: A. Wait until you arrive at the hospital and then quickly apprise the staff of the situation. B. Call the receiving hospital with your cell phone while providing patient care. C. Have the driver contact dispatch and relay the patient information to the hospital. D. Request that a police officer respond to the hospital to apprise the staff of your arrival. . Have the driver contact dispatch and relay the patient information to the hospital You could be sued for if your radio report to the hospital describes the patient in a manner that injures his or her reputation. Select one: A. slander B. assault C. libel D. negligence slander An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the: Select one: A. shoulder is aligned over the pelvis. B. back is bent forward at the hips. C. hands are held close to the legs. D. force is exerted straight down the spine. back is bent forward at the hips As you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight of stairs in a stair chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back. You should: Select one: A. reposition your hands and continue to move the patient. B. stop the move and have the patient walk down the stairs. C. guide your partner while moving the chair backwards. D. stop the move and request additional lifting assistance. stop the move and request additional lifting assistance In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include: Select one: A. weight capacity of up to 650 lb. B. a collapsible undercarriage. C. increased stability from a wider wheelbase. D. two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher. increased stability from a wider wheelbase It is essential that you your equipment to prevent the spread of disease. Select one: A. decontaminate B. incinerate C. properly store D. throw out decontaminate The is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle. Select one: A. thorax B. ischium C. coccyx D. sacrum sacrum The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is: Select one: A. injury to you or your patient. B. causing patient anxiety or fear. C. unnecessarily wasting time. D. confusion among team members. injury to you or your patient. We have an expert-written solution to this problem! The proper technique for using the power grip is to: Select one: A. position your hands about 6² apart. B. lift with your palms up. C. rotate your palms down. D. hold the handle with your fingers. lift with your palms up. To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should: Select one: A. never become involved in the move, only direct the move. B. be positioned at the feet so the team can hear. C. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves. D. speak softly but clearly to avoid startling the patient. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should: Select one: A. avoid the use of log rolls or body drags. B. keep the weight as close to your body as possible. C. flex at the waist instead of the hips. D. use a direct carry whenever possible. keep the weight as close to your body as possible To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage to break free, the EMT should secure . Select one: A. both arms above the head B. one arm above the head C. both arms at the patient's sides D. only the patient's torso one arm above the head Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration to his forehead. You should: Select one: A. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient. B. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head. C. apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag. D. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head. When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should: Select one: A. secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher. B. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair. C. collapse the undercarriage of the wheeled stretcher and carefully carry the patient down the stairs on the stretcher. D. assist the patient in walking down the stairs and place him or her on the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair. We have an expert-written solution to this problem! in front of your torso. Select one: A. 5 to 10 inches B. 15 to 20 inches C. 10 to 15 inches D. 20 to 30 inches 15 to 20 inches Which of the following conditions or situations presents the MOST unique challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard? Select one: A. Abnormal spinal curvature B. Patient disorientation C. Naturally deformed bones D. Joint flexibility Abnormal spinal curvature Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury? Select one: A. Portable stretcher B. Wheeled stretcher C. Long backboard D. Scoop stretcher Long backboard Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct? Select one: A. The patient is dragged against the body's long axis during an emergency move. B. An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment. C. The spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency move. D. It is not possible to perform an emergency move without injuring the patient. An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment. We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct? Select one: A. The EMT at the patient's head will bear the least amount of weight. B. The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso. C. A semi-sitting patient's weight is equally distributed on both ends. D. Most of the patient's weight rests on the foot end of the stretcher The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso. You are attending to a 22-year-old female patient who has overdosed. The patient is unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom. The most appropriate way to bring the patient downstairs is: Select one: A. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end. B. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the foot end. C. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the foot end. D. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the head end. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end You are attending to a 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant with her first child. Your patient has been having lower abdominal pains and cramping for the past two hours. In placing your patient on the stretcher and preparing for transport, you should place her: Select one: A. in the Fowler position. B. on her left side. C. in a position of comfort. D. supine with her legs elevated. on her left side You are attending to a 34-year-old male patient who requires transport to the hospital for assessment of his chronic back pain. The patient weighs over 750 pounds. Your bariatric stretcher has a wider surface area to allow for: Select one: A. increased lifting capacity and patient weight load. B. better stability when moving the patient on uneven ground. C. increased stability and leverage when lifting with more than two providers. D. increased patient comfort and dignity. increased patient comfort and dignity A medical transport helicopter is incoming and you are responsible for setting up the landing zone (LZ). You should: Select one: A. place four flares 100 feet apart in an "X" pattern. B. use weighted cones to mark all four corners of the LZ. C. ask bystanders to stand at all four corners of the LZ. D. use yellow caution tape to mark of the LZ perimeter. use weighted cones to mark all four corners of the LZ. A type ambulance features a conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed. Select one: A. II B. I C. IV D. III I Common safety equipment carried on the ambulance includes all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. safety goggles. B. hazardous materials gear. C. face shields. D. turnout gear. hazardous materials gear We have an expert-written solution to this problem! During the transport phase of an ambulance call, it is MOST important to: Select one: A. reassess the patient only if he or she deteriorates. B. reassess unstable patients at least every 15 minutes. C. complete the run form before arrival at the hospital. D. converse with the patient and provide reassurance converse with the patient and provide reassurance Equipment and supplies that are carried on an ambulance should be stored: Select one: A. in locked or secured cabinets in order to prevent theft. B. based on recommendations of the health department. C. according to the urgency and frequency of their use. D. as directed by the EMS system's medical director. according to the urgency and frequency of their use For every emergency request, the dispatcher should routinely gather and record all of the following information, EXCEPT the: Select one: A. nature of the call. B. location of the patient(s). C. patient's medical history. D. caller's phone number patient's medical history General guidelines for safe ambulance driving include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. assuming that other drivers will not see you. B. avoiding one-way streets whenever possible. C. avoiding routes with heavy traffic congestion. D. regularly using the siren as much as possible. regularly using the siren as much as possible Hydroplaning of the ambulance on wet roads would MOST likely occur at speeds of greater than mph. Select one: A. 10 B. 30 C. 20 D. 15 30 Immediately upon arriving at the scene of an emergency call involving a traumatic injury, you should notify the dispatcher of your arrival and then: Select one: A. quickly gain access to the patient. B. observe the scene for safety hazards. C. determine if additional units are needed. D. carefully assess the mechanism of injury. observe the scene for safety hazards In which of the following situations would the EMTs MOST likely utilize a police escort? Select one: A. The EMTs are transporting a critical pediatric patient through traffic. B. The weather is treacherous and there are numerous roads washed out. C. The call is dispatched as an unresponsive patient with CPR in progress. D. The EMTs are unfamiliar with the location, but the police officer knows the area. The EMTs are unfamiliar with the location, but the police officer knows the area Maintaining a cushion of safety when operating an ambulance means: Select one: A. remaining in the far right-hand lane when transporting a critical patient and refraining from passing other motorists on the left side. B. driving about 2 to 3 seconds behind any vehicles in front of you and exceeding the posted speed limit by no more than 20 to 25 mph. C. driving at the posted speed limit, regardless of the patient's condition, and routinely using your lights and siren when driving on a freeway. D. keeping a safe distance between your ambulance and the vehicles in front of you and remaining aware of vehicles potentially hiding in your mirrors' blind spots keeping a safe distance between your ambulance and the vehicles in front of you and remaining aware of vehicles potentially hiding in your mirrors' blind spots. The LEAST practical place to store a portable oxygen cylinder is: Select one: A. in the driver's compartment. B. on the ambulance stretcher. C. inside the jump kit. D. near the side or rear door. in the driver's compartment The MOST common and usually the most serious ambulance crashes occur at: Select one: A. railroad crossings. B. stop lights. C. stop signs. D. intersections. intersections The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface or equipment is called: Select one: A. cleaning. B. high-level disinfection. C. disinfection. D. sterilization. cleaning The use of lights and siren on an ambulance: Select one: A. allows other drivers to hear and see you from a great distance. B. is required any time a patient is being transported to the hospital. C. legally gives the emergency vehicle operator the right of way. D. signifies a request for other drivers to yield the right of way signifies a request for other drivers to yield the right of way When approaching a helicopter, whether the rotor blades are moving or not, you should: Select one: A. approach the aircraft from the side because this will make it easier for you to access the aircraft doors. B. remember that the main rotor blade is flexible and can dip as low as 5¢ to 6¢ from the ground. C. never duck under the body or the tail boom because the pilot cannot see you in these areas. D. carefully approach the aircraft from the rear unless a crew member instructs you to do otherwise. never duck under the body or the tail boom because the pilot cannot see you in these areas When arriving at the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer rig, you note that a green cloud is being emitted from the crashed vehicle. The driver is still in the truck; he is conscious but bleeding profusely from the head. After notifying the hazardous materials team, you should: Select one: A. quickly gain access to the patient. B. park downhill from the scene. C. position the ambulance upwind. D. ask the driver to exit the vehicle. position the ambulance upwind. Which of the following is an example of regional equipment or supplies? Select one: A. Inhaled bronchodilator B. DuoDote Auto-Injector C. Oral glucose D. Vacuum splin DuoDote Auto-Injector While en route to a call for a patient in cardiac arrest, you approach a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing. You should: Select one: A. stop and wait until the warning lights stop flashing. B. slowly and carefully pass the bus on the left side. C. pass the bus only after all the children have exited. D. back up and take an alternate route to the scene. stop and wait until the warning lights stop flashing. You have just delivered a major trauma patient to the hospital. Shortly after departing the hospital, dispatch advises you of another call. The back of the ambulance is contaminated with bloody dressings and is in disarray, and you are in need of airway equipment and numerous other supplies. You should: Select one: A. quickly proceed to the call and clean and restock the ambulance afterwards. B. have your partner quickly clean the ambulance as you proceed to the call. C. advise the dispatcher that you are out of service and to send another unit. D. proceed to the call, functioning only as an emergency medical responder. advise the dispatcher that you are out of service and to send another unit. During the transport phase of an ambulance call, it is MOST important to: Select one: A. reassess the patient only if he or she deteriorates. B. reassess unstable patients at least every 15 minutes. C. complete the run form before arrival at the hospital. D. converse with the patient and provide reassurance. converse with the patient and provide reassurance. For every emergency request, the dispatcher should routinely gather and record all of the following information, EXCEPT the: Select one: A. nature of the call. B. location of the patient(s). C. patient's medical history. D. caller's phone number. patient's medical history General guidelines for safe ambulance driving include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. assuming that other drivers will not see you. B. avoiding one-way streets whenever possible. C. avoiding routes with heavy traffic congestion. D. regularly using the siren as much as possible regularly using the siren as much as possible Maintaining a cushion of safety when operating an ambulance means: Select one: A. remaining in the far right-hand lane when transporting a critical patient and refraining from passing other motorists on the left side. B. driving about 2 to 3 seconds behind any vehicles in front of you and exceeding the posted speed limit by no more than 20 to 25 mph. C. driving at the posted speed limit, regardless of the patient's condition, and routinely using your lights and siren when driving on a freeway. D. keeping a safe distance between your ambulance and the vehicles in front of you and remaining aware of vehicles potentially hiding in your mirrors' blind spots. keeping a safe distance between your ambulance and the vehicles in front of you and remaining aware of vehicles potentially hiding in your mirrors' blind spots. The LEAST practical place to store a portable oxygen cylinder is: Select one: A. in the driver's compartment. B. on the ambulance stretcher. C. inside the jump kit. D. near the side or rear door in the driver's compartment The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface or equipment is called: Select one: A. cleaning. B. high-level disinfection. C. disinfection. D. sterilization cleaning A 19-year-old female has just been extricated from her severely damaged car. She is on a long backboard and has been moved to a place of safety. As your partner maintains manual stabilization of her head, you perform a rapid assessment. The patient is unresponsive, has slow and shallow respirations, and has bilaterally closed femur deformities. You should: Select one: A. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. B. direct your partner to begin ventilatory assistance. C. obtain baseline vital signs and transport at once. D. stabilize her legs with long board splints. direct your partner to begin ventilatory assistance