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5, 5e (Bledsoe) Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Pr
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ehospital Care x#
Chapter 1 x# x# x# Introduction to Paramedicine x# x#
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 x#
B) Managed health care x# x#
C) Health promotion x#
D) Internet education x#
Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 4 x #
2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of t
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he responsibilities for paramedics working in:
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A) industrial medicine. x#
B) community clinics. x#
C) correctional institutions. x#
D) sports medicine. x#
Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 5 x #
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 pha
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se. Answer: C
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bjective: 3 x #
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 protocolsx# x# x# x#
D) Following long- x#
standing traditions in practice Answer: A
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Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
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bjective: 3 x #
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,5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
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A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
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B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
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C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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D) establishment of the National Registry computer- x# x# x# x# x#
based certification exam. Answer: B
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 4 x #
6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
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A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. x# x# x# x# x# x#
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. x# x# x# x# x# x#
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
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D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competenc
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y. Answer: D
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 3 x #
7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other relat
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ed tasks falls on the license of:
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A) the EMS system medical director.
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B) the state secretary of health.
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C) the receiving hospital personnel.
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D) the state medical director.
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Answer: A
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 4 x #
8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
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A) team physicians. x#
B) physical therapists. x#
C) athletic trainers. x#
D) rehabilitation programs. x#
Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 5 x #
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, 9) Paramedics should always provide care: x# x# x# x#
A) with the intent of transporting all patients.
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B) only when there is a legitimate patient complaint.
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C) without regard to a patient's ability to pay.
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D) with the goal of minimizing on-
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scene time. Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 4 x #
10) The paramedic's role has expanded to include
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because of the need to move ill/injured patients from one health care facility to an
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other for specialized care.
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A) hospital emergency departments x# x#
B) critical care transport x# x#
C) corrections medicine x#
D) helicopter EMS x#
Answer: B
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 4 x #
11) Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic?
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A) It is a career-long pursuit.
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B) It is focused on public education efforts.
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C) It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency.
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D) It is focused on illness and injury prevention
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. Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 3 x #
12) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in t
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he dynamic prehospital setting?
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A) Acts independently x#
B) Under direct supervision of the medical director
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C) Under telephone or radio supervision by nursing personnel
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D) Under direct supervision of fire comman
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d Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 3 x #
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Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, In
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c.
,Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-
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5, 5e (Bledsoe) Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Pr
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ehospital Care x#
Chapter 1 x# x# x# Introduction to Paramedicine x# x#
1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
A) Third-party biller x#
B) Managed health care x# x#
C) Health promotion x#
D) Internet education x#
Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
x # x# x# x#
bjective: 4 x #
2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of t
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he responsibilities for paramedics working in:
x# x# x# x# x#
A) industrial medicine. x#
B) community clinics. x#
C) correctional institutions. x#
D) sports medicine. x#
Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 5 x #
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 pha
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se. Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 3 x #
4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
C) Absolute adherence to medical protocolsx# x# x# x#
D) Following long- x#
standing traditions in practice Answer: A
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Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 3 x #
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,5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
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A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
x# x# x# x# x# x#
C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
D) establishment of the National Registry computer- x# x# x# x# x#
based certification exam. Answer: B
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
x # x# x# x#
bjective: 4 x #
6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
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A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. x# x# x# x# x# x#
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. x# x# x# x# x# x#
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
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D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competenc
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y. Answer: D
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 3 x #
7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other relat
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
ed tasks falls on the license of:
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A) the EMS system medical director.
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B) the state secretary of health.
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C) the receiving hospital personnel.
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D) the state medical director.
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Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 4 x #
8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
A) team physicians. x#
B) physical therapists. x#
C) athletic trainers. x#
D) rehabilitation programs. x#
Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 5 x #
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, 9) Paramedics should always provide care: x# x# x# x#
A) with the intent of transporting all patients.
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B) only when there is a legitimate patient complaint.
x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
C) without regard to a patient's ability to pay.
x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
D) with the goal of minimizing on-
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scene time. Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 4 x #
10) The paramedic's role has expanded to include
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because of the need to move ill/injured patients from one health care facility to an
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
other for specialized care.
x# x# x#
A) hospital emergency departments x# x#
B) critical care transport x# x#
C) corrections medicine x#
D) helicopter EMS x#
Answer: B
x# x #
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
x # x# x# x#
bjective: 4 x #
11) Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic?
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
A) It is a career-long pursuit.
x# x# x# x#
B) It is focused on public education efforts.
x# x# x# x# x# x#
C) It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency.
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
D) It is focused on illness and injury prevention
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. Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 3 x #
12) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in t
x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
he dynamic prehospital setting?
x# x# x#
A) Acts independently x#
B) Under direct supervision of the medical director
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C) Under telephone or radio supervision by nursing personnel
x# x# x# x# x# x# x#
D) Under direct supervision of fire comman
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d Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) O
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bjective: 3 x #
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