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West Coast EMT Final - Chapters 1 - 40
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Which of the following is The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins
an example of care that is CPR, and then contacts medical control.
provided using standing
orders?
Medical control is
contacted by the EMT
after a patient with chest
pain refuses EMS care.
The EMT defibrillates a
cardiac arrest patient,
begins CPR, and then
contacts medical control.
A physician gives the EMT
an order via radio to
administer oral glucose to
a diabetic patient.
Following an overdose,
the EMT contacts the
medical director for
permission to give
activated charcoal.
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Quality control in an EMS medical director.
system is the ultimate
responsibility of the:
paramedic.
lead EMT.
medical director.
EMS administrator.
Upon arriving at the scene retreat to a safe place until the police arrive.
of a domestic dispute, you
hear yelling and the sound
of breaking glass from
inside the residence. You
should:
immediately gain access
to the patient.
carefully enter the house
and then call the police.
retreat to a safe place until
the police arrive.
tell the patient to exit the
residence so you can
provide care.
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Which of the following is Negative feedback to those who make mistakes while
NOT a component of on a call
continuous quality
improvement (CQI)?
Periodic review of run
reports
Discussion of needs for
improvement
Negative feedback to
those who make mistakes
while on a call
Remedial training as
deemed necessary by the
medical director
All of the following are evaluating patient insurance information.
responsibilities of the EMS
medical director, EXCEPT:
evaluating patient
insurance information.
serving as liaison with the
medical community.
ensuring that the
appropriate standards are
met by EMTs.
ensuring appropriate EMT
education and continuing
training.
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Which of the following Driving under the influence of alcohol
situations would MOST
likely disqualify a person
for EMS certification?
A misdemeanor at the age
of 17
Driving under the
influence of alcohol
Possessing a valid driver's
license from another state
A mild hearing impairment
that is corrected with
hearing aids
Which of the following Ensuring personal safety
should be the EMT's
highest priority?
Controlling severe
bleeding
Maintaining a patient's
airway
Ensuring patient safety
Ensuring personal safety
A patient who requires Paramedic
cardiac monitoring in the
field would require, at a
minimum, which level of
EMS provider?.
EMR
EMT
Paramedic
AEMT
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West Coast EMT Final - Chapters 1 - 40
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Terms in this set (1243)
Which of the following is The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins
an example of care that is CPR, and then contacts medical control.
provided using standing
orders?
Medical control is
contacted by the EMT
after a patient with chest
pain refuses EMS care.
The EMT defibrillates a
cardiac arrest patient,
begins CPR, and then
contacts medical control.
A physician gives the EMT
an order via radio to
administer oral glucose to
a diabetic patient.
Following an overdose,
the EMT contacts the
medical director for
permission to give
activated charcoal.
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,8/8/25, 11:08 AM West Coast EMT Final - Chapters 1 - 40 Flashcards | Quizlet
Quality control in an EMS medical director.
system is the ultimate
responsibility of the:
paramedic.
lead EMT.
medical director.
EMS administrator.
Upon arriving at the scene retreat to a safe place until the police arrive.
of a domestic dispute, you
hear yelling and the sound
of breaking glass from
inside the residence. You
should:
immediately gain access
to the patient.
carefully enter the house
and then call the police.
retreat to a safe place until
the police arrive.
tell the patient to exit the
residence so you can
provide care.
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Which of the following is Negative feedback to those who make mistakes while
NOT a component of on a call
continuous quality
improvement (CQI)?
Periodic review of run
reports
Discussion of needs for
improvement
Negative feedback to
those who make mistakes
while on a call
Remedial training as
deemed necessary by the
medical director
All of the following are evaluating patient insurance information.
responsibilities of the EMS
medical director, EXCEPT:
evaluating patient
insurance information.
serving as liaison with the
medical community.
ensuring that the
appropriate standards are
met by EMTs.
ensuring appropriate EMT
education and continuing
training.
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Which of the following Driving under the influence of alcohol
situations would MOST
likely disqualify a person
for EMS certification?
A misdemeanor at the age
of 17
Driving under the
influence of alcohol
Possessing a valid driver's
license from another state
A mild hearing impairment
that is corrected with
hearing aids
Which of the following Ensuring personal safety
should be the EMT's
highest priority?
Controlling severe
bleeding
Maintaining a patient's
airway
Ensuring patient safety
Ensuring personal safety
A patient who requires Paramedic
cardiac monitoring in the
field would require, at a
minimum, which level of
EMS provider?.
EMR
EMT
Paramedic
AEMT
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