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A 33-year-old woman has a possible broken left ankle. She is in significant pain but is
Conscious and otherwise stable. This patient:
A) Does not require transport to the hospital.
B) Requires transport but without lights and siren.
C) May deteriorate and requires prompt transport.
D) Should be rapidly transported to the closest hospital. - Answers - ✔✔B
Components of the quality improvement process, as identified by the Institute of
Medicine, include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) Safety. B) Timeliness. C) Teamwork. D) Efficiency. - Answers - ✔✔C
Which of the following represents the LEAST healthy and well-balanced diet?
A) Lean meats, fish, fat-free milk, and yogurt
B) whole-grain cereal, vegetables, and low-fat milk
C) six ounces of pasta and 2.5 cups of a variety of vegetables
D) one cup of fruit, 3 ounces of salt, and 1 cup of fat-free milk - Answers - ✔✔D
You are the first responder to arrive at an emergency scene. What should you do first?
A) Survey the scene for potential safety hazards.
B) Access the patient and initiate the appropriate care.
C) Wait in your vehicle until law enforcement arrives.
D) Determine exactly how many patients are involved. - Answers - ✔✔A
Maintenance of required certifications or registrations is the responsibility of the:
A) Individual provider.
B) Employing agency.
C) State board of health.
D) EMS medical director. - Answers - ✔✔A
If you are presented with an advance directive that does not appear to be valid, you
should:
A) Initiate the care that is appropriate for the patient's condition.
, B) Look for a bracelet to determine whether the patient has a living will.
C) Contact the patient's attorney for guidance before providing care.
D) Begin care only after receiving approval from a licensed physician. - Answers - ✔✔A
An emergency medical responder (EMR) has a legal duty to act:
A) Even when outside of his or her response jurisdiction.
B) If he or she encounters an emergency scene while not on duty.
C) Only if he or she is not paid by a fire department or rescue squad.
D) While employed by an agency as an EMR. - Answers - ✔✔D
Which of the following statements regarding documentation is NOT correct?
A) Your documentation serves as a legal document that reflects the actions you took at
a scene.
B) Good documentation can help you recall the events of a call several months after it
happened.
C) Proper documentation is an unreliable method for determining whether you
functioned appropriately.
D) If you do not document an action or procedure, it is assumed that the action or
procedure never occurred. - Answers - ✔✔C
Which of the following prefixes is used when referring to the heart?
A) Cardio- B) Hyper- C) Hypo- D) Vaso- - Answers - ✔✔A
The respiratory system functions by:
A) Transporting oxygenated blood throughout the body.
B) Eliminating damaged blood cells from the body.
C) Bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide.
D) Ensuring that an adequate amount of oxygen reaches the body's cells. - Answers -
✔✔C
While you treat an elderly patient, he tells you that he bleeds easily. Which of the
following would MOST likely cause this?
A) Weak bone structure
B) Progressive liver failure
C) Inadequate platelet count
D) Increased white blood cell count - Answers - ✔✔C
A 40-year-old woman struck a tree with her car at a high rate of speed. You arrive at the
scene, ensure that it is safe, and gain access to the patient. The woman is lying
motionless across the front seat of her vehicle. You should:
A) Open her airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver.