EMT Exam 1 Chap 1-8 (JBL) Questions With Accurate
Answers.
1. Which of the following is NOT true of medical control?
A) It is determined by the dispatcher.
B) It may be written or "standing orders."
C) It may require online radio or phone consultation.
D) It describes the care authorized by the medical director. - accurate
answers-A
2. The major goal of quality improvement is to ensure that:
A) quarterly audits of the EMS system are performed.
B) EMTs have received BLS/CPR training.
C) the public receives the highest standard of care.
D) the proper information is received in the billing department. - accurate
answers-C
3. Federal legislation concerning patient confidentiality is known as:
A) HIPAA.
B) NAACS.
C) EMTALA.
D) FLCPC. - accurate answers-A
4. After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for
breakfast. While entering the restaurant, you see an older gentleman clutch
his chest and collapse to the floor. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is
not breathing. To treat this patient, you will follow: A) off-line medical control.
B) online medical control.
C) protocols.
D) All of these answers are correct. - accurate answers-D
5. After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for
breakfast. While entering the restaurant, you see an older gentleman clutch
his chest and collapse to the floor. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is
not breathing. What level of training would allow you to perform an
electrocardiogram and advanced life support on this patient?
A) EMR
B) EMT
,C) AEMT
D) Paramedic - accurate answers-D
6. __________ is a response to the anticipation of danger.
A) Rage
B) Anger
C) Anxiety
D) Despair - accurate answers-C
7. If you find that you are the target of the patient's anger, make sure that you:
A) are safe.
B) do not take the anger or insults personally.
C) are tolerant and do not become defensive.
D) All of these answers are correct. - accurate answers-D
8. When acknowledging the death of a child, reactions vary, but ____________ is
common.
A) shock
B) disbelief
C) denial
D) All of these answers are correct. - accurate answers-D
9. The quickest source of energy is ____________; however, this supply will last
less than a day and is consumed in greater quantities during stress.
A) glucose
B) carbohydrates
C) protein
D) fat - accurate answers-A
10. Components of the CISM system include:
A) preincident stress education.
B) defusings.
C) spouse and family support.
D) All of these answers are correct. - accurate answers-D
11. Sexual harassment is defined as:
A) any unwelcome sexual advance.
B) unwelcome requests for sexual favors.
C) unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
, D) All of these answers are correct. - accurate answers-D
12. A 12-year-old boy told his grandmother he was going to collect the day's
mail, located on the opposite side of the street, for her. As he was returning
with the mail, he was struck by a vehicle and was found lying lifeless in the
middle of the street. Which of the following would be appropriate to say to the
grandmother?
A) "Don't worry. I'm sure he'll be fine."
B) "What were you thinking? You will be reported!"
C) "We're placing him on a backboard to protect his back, and we'll take him
to the Columbus Community Hospital. Do you know who his doctor is?"
D) It's best not to spend time talking to the grandmother. - accurate answers-C
13. The process by which an individual, an institution, or a program is
evaluated and recognized as meeting certain standards is called:
A) the standard of care.
B) competency.
C) the scope of practice.
D) certification. - accurate answers-D
14. Negligence is based on the EMT's duty to act, cause, breach of duty, and:
A) expressed consent.
B) termination of care.
C) mode of transport.
D) real or perceived damages. - accurate answers-D
15. Good Samaritan laws generally are designed to offer protection to persons
who render care in good faith. They do not offer protection from:
A) properly performed CPR.
B) acts of negligence.
C) improvising splinting materials.
D) providing supportive BLS to a DNR patient. - accurate answers-B
16. Which of the following is generally NOT considered confidential?
A) Assessment findings
B) A patient's mental condition
C) A patient's medical history
D) The location of the emergency - accurate answers-D
Answers.
1. Which of the following is NOT true of medical control?
A) It is determined by the dispatcher.
B) It may be written or "standing orders."
C) It may require online radio or phone consultation.
D) It describes the care authorized by the medical director. - accurate
answers-A
2. The major goal of quality improvement is to ensure that:
A) quarterly audits of the EMS system are performed.
B) EMTs have received BLS/CPR training.
C) the public receives the highest standard of care.
D) the proper information is received in the billing department. - accurate
answers-C
3. Federal legislation concerning patient confidentiality is known as:
A) HIPAA.
B) NAACS.
C) EMTALA.
D) FLCPC. - accurate answers-A
4. After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for
breakfast. While entering the restaurant, you see an older gentleman clutch
his chest and collapse to the floor. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is
not breathing. To treat this patient, you will follow: A) off-line medical control.
B) online medical control.
C) protocols.
D) All of these answers are correct. - accurate answers-D
5. After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for
breakfast. While entering the restaurant, you see an older gentleman clutch
his chest and collapse to the floor. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is
not breathing. What level of training would allow you to perform an
electrocardiogram and advanced life support on this patient?
A) EMR
B) EMT
,C) AEMT
D) Paramedic - accurate answers-D
6. __________ is a response to the anticipation of danger.
A) Rage
B) Anger
C) Anxiety
D) Despair - accurate answers-C
7. If you find that you are the target of the patient's anger, make sure that you:
A) are safe.
B) do not take the anger or insults personally.
C) are tolerant and do not become defensive.
D) All of these answers are correct. - accurate answers-D
8. When acknowledging the death of a child, reactions vary, but ____________ is
common.
A) shock
B) disbelief
C) denial
D) All of these answers are correct. - accurate answers-D
9. The quickest source of energy is ____________; however, this supply will last
less than a day and is consumed in greater quantities during stress.
A) glucose
B) carbohydrates
C) protein
D) fat - accurate answers-A
10. Components of the CISM system include:
A) preincident stress education.
B) defusings.
C) spouse and family support.
D) All of these answers are correct. - accurate answers-D
11. Sexual harassment is defined as:
A) any unwelcome sexual advance.
B) unwelcome requests for sexual favors.
C) unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
, D) All of these answers are correct. - accurate answers-D
12. A 12-year-old boy told his grandmother he was going to collect the day's
mail, located on the opposite side of the street, for her. As he was returning
with the mail, he was struck by a vehicle and was found lying lifeless in the
middle of the street. Which of the following would be appropriate to say to the
grandmother?
A) "Don't worry. I'm sure he'll be fine."
B) "What were you thinking? You will be reported!"
C) "We're placing him on a backboard to protect his back, and we'll take him
to the Columbus Community Hospital. Do you know who his doctor is?"
D) It's best not to spend time talking to the grandmother. - accurate answers-C
13. The process by which an individual, an institution, or a program is
evaluated and recognized as meeting certain standards is called:
A) the standard of care.
B) competency.
C) the scope of practice.
D) certification. - accurate answers-D
14. Negligence is based on the EMT's duty to act, cause, breach of duty, and:
A) expressed consent.
B) termination of care.
C) mode of transport.
D) real or perceived damages. - accurate answers-D
15. Good Samaritan laws generally are designed to offer protection to persons
who render care in good faith. They do not offer protection from:
A) properly performed CPR.
B) acts of negligence.
C) improvising splinting materials.
D) providing supportive BLS to a DNR patient. - accurate answers-B
16. Which of the following is generally NOT considered confidential?
A) Assessment findings
B) A patient's mental condition
C) A patient's medical history
D) The location of the emergency - accurate answers-D
