Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice
6th Edition, Volume. 1 – 5, by (Bledsoe)
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Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine
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1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
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A) Third-party biller F6
B) Managed health care F6 F6
C) Health promotion F6
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2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of theres
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ponsibilities for paramedics working in:
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B) community clinics. F6
C) correctional institutions. F6
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3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
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A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
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B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done.
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C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
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D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase.AN
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4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
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A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
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B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols
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standing traditions in practiceANSWER: A
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