West Coast EMT Block Exam #1 questions and correct answers top ranked.

West Coast EMT Block Exam #1
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1. American Heart Association protocols are based one e e e e e .

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A. theories ready for field trial e e e e




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C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
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2. As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with
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C. an order from a paramedic.
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D. the transport time to the hospital.
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, : Ans- A. medical director approval.
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3. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to e e e e e e e .

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A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
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B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
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D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
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4. Online medical control requires e e e .

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A. the presence of an advanced-level provider
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5. Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on e e e e e e e .

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A. the experiences of EMTs
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6. The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called
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A. patient empathy e




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, C. integrity

D. time management e




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7. The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as
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A. self-motivation

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D. self-confidence

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8. The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as
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C. communication
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