WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 1 NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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1. American Heart Association protocols are based on: evidence-based re- search
2. As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based
on:: medical director approva
3. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to: provide more consistent delivery of EMS
care across the United States
4. Online medical control requires: phone or radio contact with the medical direc- tor
5. Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on: EMS research
6. The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called: time management
7. The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as: -
self-motivation
8. The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as: communication
9. The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more im- portant than
performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based
MOSTLY on: EMS research
10. The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to: -
HIPAA
11. What is an EMT's primary service area?: The main area in which the EMS agency operates
12. What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?: Follow the agency's written protocols
13. Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?: EMT
14. Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services
(EMS)?: A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured
15. Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers?:
Automated external defibrillator
16. Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH)
model?: The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination
17. Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabil- ities Act (ADA) of
1990 is correct?: The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to
,those who are disabled
18. Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?: The NREMT provides a
national standard for EMS testing
19. You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders
you not to tell anyone. You should report the information to: the receiving nurse or doctor
20. You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance.You know that a transport will
keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an example of: patient
advocacy
21. After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
B. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
D. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.: report the incident to your supervisor after the
call
22. At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying
across the car.The patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
Select one:
A. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
B. remove the lines with a nonconductive object.
C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
D. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.: mark off a danger zone around the downed
lines.
23. Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury
include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. mental disorders.
B. assessment by the EMT.
C. fear of medical personnel.
D. history of chronic disease.: . assessment by the EMT
24. General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Select one:
A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
B. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
C. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
D. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery: Alarm response, reaction and
resistance, and recovery
25. Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: Select one:
,A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B. when performing endotracheal intubation.
C. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
D. while handling needles or other sharps.: when performing endotracheal intu- bation.
26. Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: Select one:
A. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts.
B. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
C. touches another person without his or her consent.
D. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy.: requests sexual favors in exchange for
something else.
27. The EMT's first priority is .
Select one:
A. rapid response
B. treatment and transport
C. personal safety
D. empathy for all patients: personal safety
28. The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:
Select one:
A. tension among coworkers and supervisors.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. punitive action and the loss of a job.
D. substandard or inappropriate patient care.: substandard or inappropriate pa- tient care.
29. The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is
to:
Select one:
A. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
B. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo an annual physical examination.: wash your hands in between patient contacts.
30. Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars collided
head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the process of
stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After parking the
ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should:
Select one:
A. report to the incident commander.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. put on high-visibility safety vests.
D. quickly begin the triage process.: put on high-visibility safety vests
, 31. Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: Select one:
A. received a hepatitis B vaccination.
B. are older than 35 years of age.
C. have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
D. have a weak immune system.: have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
32. Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:: animals or insects.
33. When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
Select one:
A. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water.
B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
C. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product direc- tions.
D. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel.: allow
surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
34. Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy? Select one:
A. Modestly increasing caffeine consumption
B. Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
C. Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
D. Developing a social network outside of EMS: . Developing a social network outside of EMS
35. Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) reaction?
Select one:
A. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable with her coworkers and
experiences headaches and insomnia.
B. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same type of car
in which a child was previously killed.
C. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash
involving critical injuries and the death of several children.
D. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and diaphoretic at the scene of an incident
involving grotesque injuries.: An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash
involving the same type of car in which a child was previously killed.
36. Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? Select one:
A. There is no vaccine against HIV infection.
B. HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood.
C. HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B.
D. HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field.: There is no vaccine against HIV infection.
37. Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is
correct?
Select one:
A. It is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages.
B. Bargaining is the most unpleasant stage of the grieving process.
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
1. American Heart Association protocols are based on: evidence-based re- search
2. As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based
on:: medical director approva
3. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to: provide more consistent delivery of EMS
care across the United States
4. Online medical control requires: phone or radio contact with the medical direc- tor
5. Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on: EMS research
6. The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called: time management
7. The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as: -
self-motivation
8. The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as: communication
9. The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more im- portant than
performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based
MOSTLY on: EMS research
10. The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to: -
HIPAA
11. What is an EMT's primary service area?: The main area in which the EMS agency operates
12. What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?: Follow the agency's written protocols
13. Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?: EMT
14. Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services
(EMS)?: A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured
15. Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers?:
Automated external defibrillator
16. Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH)
model?: The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination
17. Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabil- ities Act (ADA) of
1990 is correct?: The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to
,those who are disabled
18. Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?: The NREMT provides a
national standard for EMS testing
19. You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders
you not to tell anyone. You should report the information to: the receiving nurse or doctor
20. You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance.You know that a transport will
keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an example of: patient
advocacy
21. After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
B. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
D. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.: report the incident to your supervisor after the
call
22. At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying
across the car.The patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
Select one:
A. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
B. remove the lines with a nonconductive object.
C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
D. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.: mark off a danger zone around the downed
lines.
23. Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury
include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. mental disorders.
B. assessment by the EMT.
C. fear of medical personnel.
D. history of chronic disease.: . assessment by the EMT
24. General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Select one:
A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
B. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
C. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
D. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery: Alarm response, reaction and
resistance, and recovery
25. Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: Select one:
,A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B. when performing endotracheal intubation.
C. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
D. while handling needles or other sharps.: when performing endotracheal intu- bation.
26. Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: Select one:
A. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts.
B. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
C. touches another person without his or her consent.
D. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy.: requests sexual favors in exchange for
something else.
27. The EMT's first priority is .
Select one:
A. rapid response
B. treatment and transport
C. personal safety
D. empathy for all patients: personal safety
28. The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:
Select one:
A. tension among coworkers and supervisors.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. punitive action and the loss of a job.
D. substandard or inappropriate patient care.: substandard or inappropriate pa- tient care.
29. The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is
to:
Select one:
A. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
B. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo an annual physical examination.: wash your hands in between patient contacts.
30. Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars collided
head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the process of
stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After parking the
ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should:
Select one:
A. report to the incident commander.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. put on high-visibility safety vests.
D. quickly begin the triage process.: put on high-visibility safety vests
, 31. Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: Select one:
A. received a hepatitis B vaccination.
B. are older than 35 years of age.
C. have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
D. have a weak immune system.: have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
32. Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:: animals or insects.
33. When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
Select one:
A. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water.
B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
C. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product direc- tions.
D. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel.: allow
surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
34. Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy? Select one:
A. Modestly increasing caffeine consumption
B. Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
C. Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
D. Developing a social network outside of EMS: . Developing a social network outside of EMS
35. Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) reaction?
Select one:
A. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable with her coworkers and
experiences headaches and insomnia.
B. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same type of car
in which a child was previously killed.
C. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash
involving critical injuries and the death of several children.
D. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and diaphoretic at the scene of an incident
involving grotesque injuries.: An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash
involving the same type of car in which a child was previously killed.
36. Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? Select one:
A. There is no vaccine against HIV infection.
B. HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood.
C. HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B.
D. HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field.: There is no vaccine against HIV infection.
37. Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is
correct?
Select one:
A. It is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages.
B. Bargaining is the most unpleasant stage of the grieving process.
