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Advanced EMT: A Clinical Reasoning Approach
by Melissa Alexander, Richard Belle
2nd Edition
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Advanced EMT, 2e (Alexander)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Practice
1) Training to be an Advanced EMT includes all the knowledge and skills of:
A) Emergency Medical Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians.
B) Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
C) any EMS professional.
D) Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders.
Answer: A
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Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics
of the Advanced EMT.
2) Self-motivation means doing things that need to be done:
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A) based on standing orders.
B) because you are told.
C) on your own initiative.
D) to earn certification.
Answer: C
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Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics
of the Advanced EMT.
3) What is conveyed through adherence to a set of values and behavior that are accepted as
defining features of a given occupation?
A) Evidence-based practice
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B) Confidence
C) Motivation
D) Professionalism
Answer: D
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of the Advanced EMT.
4) By the time Advanced EMT training is completed, the AEMT will have completed how many
hours of education as a health care provider?
A) 150 to 250
B) 240 to 350
C) 300 to 440
D) 400 to 640
Answer: C
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5) Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A) An EMR license is a prerequisite for EMT.
B) EMT training is a prerequisite for Advanced EMT.
C) AEMTs provide complex patient assessments.
D) The AEMT core program includes 1000 hours of education.
Answer: B
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Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics
of the Advanced EMT.
6) Before you can render care to a patient, you MUST:
A) ensure your emergency vehicle is in good working order.
B) compile a list of the patient's medications.
C) call medical direction for orders.
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D) wait to have a paramedic on scene.
Answer: A
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Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts of
emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.
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7) All of the following are important to providing medical care safely, EXCEPT:
A) using appropriate personal protective equipment.
B) double checking medication doses.
C) driving with "due regard."
D) wearing a N-95 respirator during extrication.
Answer: D
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Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT, including
professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.
8) Who is responsible for on-scene safety of EMS providers?
A) Traffic director
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B) Law enforcement
C) All crew members
D) Triage officer
Answer: C
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Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT, including
professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.
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9) Which of the following is TRUE regarding "evidenced based practice"?
A) It does not require significant prehospital research.
B) It may challenge previously unquestioned practices.
C) It only evaluates evidence of validity.
D) It relies on traditional treatment techniques.
Answer: B
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Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT, including
professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.
10) Maintaining AEMT certification or the license to practice as an AEMT is the responsibility
of the:
A) system's medical director.
B) system's training officer.
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C) AEMT.
D) shift supervisor.
Answer: C
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Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics
of the Advanced EMT.
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11) To maintain your license or certification, all of the following are required EXCEPT:
A) documentation of mandatory continuing education activities.
B) submission of a CPR card.
C) payment of fees for renewal.
D) evidence of a negative TB skin test.
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Answer: D
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Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics
of the Advanced EMT.
12) When interacting with other health care providers, it is important that you:
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A) tell them that you know what you are doing.
B) communicate respectfully.
C) critique their patient care skills.
D) demonstrate that you are in charge.
Answer: B
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Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT, including
professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.
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