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Problems that occur in the prehospital phase of the emergency operation are MOST
often related to:
A) EMRs functioning above their skill level
B) Delayed response times to the scene by EMTS
C) Lack of control and coordination of resources and personnel
D) Failure of the dispatcher to obtain adequate information - Answers - ✔✔C
All of the following are examples of illness or injury programs except:
A) One rescuer CPR
B) Alcohol awareness
C) Diabetes screenings
D) Car seat installation - Answers - ✔✔A
The US Department of Transportation's responsibility is to:
A. determine each EMR's scope of practice
B. credential the EMR through a system of testing
C. develop the national education standards for the EMR
D. maintain a registry of all certified EMRs in the country - Answers - ✔✔C
Which of the following is NOT a criterion used by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) to evaluate an EMS system? - Answers - ✔✔A
A crucial piece of equipment that the EMR should have available includes a:
A. bag-mask device
B. Portable hydraulic jack
C. Mechanical suction device
D. Mouth-to-mask resuscitation device - Answers - ✔✔D
A chronically ill patient who is experiencing denial:
A. Commonly makes statements such as "Why me?"
B. is typically withdrawn and will not speak to you
C. usually tries to make a deal to avoid the inevitable
D. Often cannot believe what is happening to them - Answers - ✔✔D
If you are experiencing stress away from your job, you should:
A. Spend time away from friends and family
B. Obtain a prescription for antianxiety medication
C. Seek assistance from a mental health professional
, D. Find another job not related to emergency medicine - Answers - ✔✔C
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is NOT correct?
A. HIV is transmitted via direct contact with infected blood.
B. There is currently no vaccine to protect rescuers from HIV
C. Blood splashed into the eyes is a significant route of exposure
D. Most people with HIV show symptoms early in their disease - Answers - ✔✔D
The H1N1 strain of influenza (swine flu) has caused concern because:
A. Few people have immunity to this strain of virus.
B. there is presently no vaccination against H1N1.
C. it is most commonly spread via infected blood.
D. It is fatal in the majority of people who are infected. - Answers - ✔✔A
Most cases of MRSA occur in:
A. trauma patients
B. healthcare settings
C. infants and children
D. the elderly population - Answers - ✔✔B
In which of the following situations would the use of a gown or apron, face shield, and
gloves clearly be indicated?
A. minor trauma
B. obtaining vital signs
C. emergency childbirth
D. All emergency situations - Answers - ✔✔C
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when responding to an emergency
scene?
A. Fastening your safety belt
B. Proceeding quickly but safely
C. Considering the drivers around you
D. Taking the shortest route - Answers - ✔✔D
When parking your vehicle at an emergency scene, you should:
A. protect the emergency scene from traffic hazards.
B. avoid reflective vests because they will distract other drivers
C. First ensure the safety of your partner and patients
D. Park your vehicle as close to the patient(s) as possible. - Answers - ✔✔A
You are dispatched to assist EMTs with an injured person. You are the first responder
to arrive at the scene. As you are getting out of your vehicle, you hear someone
screaming. What should you do?
A. Carefully proceed to the patient while remaining alert.
B. Get back in your vehicle and leave the scene immediately.