Paramedic Final Exam Questions with
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What is a rapid trauma assessment? - ANSWERSThis is performed on patients with
significant mechanism of injury to determine potential life threatening injuries. In the
conscious patient, symptoms should be sought before and during the Rapid Trauma
assessment. You will estimate the severity of the injuries, re-consider your transport
decision, reconsider Advanced Life Support, consider the platinum 10 minutes and the
Golden Hour, rapidly assess the patient from head to toe using DCAP-BTLS, obtain a
baseline set of vital signs, and perform a SAMPLE history.
When a qualified physician gives direct orders to a prehospital care provider via radio or
telephone
On-line medical control or Off-line - ANSWERSOn-Line
Refers to medical policies, procedures, and practices that a system medical director has
established
On-line medical control or Off-line - ANSWERSOff-Line
What is the NREMT function? - ANSWERSProvides national standard for EMS testing
What is the NHSTA, and its function? - ANSWERSnational highway traffic safety
administration- carry out safety programs, responsible for reducing deaths, investigating
safety on motor vehicles etc.
What is IDPH, and its function? - ANSWERSIllinois Department of Public Health:
Assuring the quality of our food, setting the standards for hospital and nursing home
care, checking the safety of recreation areas, overseeing the inspection of milk
producing farms and processing plants, maintaining the state's vital records and
screening newborns for genetic diseases are just some of the duties of IDPH.
NAEMT - ANSWERSNational Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Assault - ANSWERSPlacing a patient in fear of bodily harm
Battery - ANSWERSTouching without consent
Abandonment - ANSWERSTerminating patient care when care is still needed
Negligence - ANSWERScareless neglect, often resulting in injury
,What four things need to be proven for negligence? - ANSWERS1. Duty of care
2. Breach of duty
3. Causation
4. Damages
Standard of care - ANSWERSthe minimal level of acceptable care normally provided in
an area
Scope of practice - ANSWERSWhat you are allowed to do based upon your level of
training
Good Samaritan Law - ANSWERSProvides limited protection to someone who
voluntarily chooses to provide first aid
Malfeasance - ANSWERSPerforming a wrongful or unlawful act
Misfeasance - ANSWERSPerforming a legal act improperly or illegally
Nonfeasance - ANSWERSThe failure to act when one should
Informed consent - ANSWERSPatient gives consent for a procedure to be performed in
full knowledge of the procedure and the risk it entails
Implied consent - ANSWERSIs assumed that a patient who cannot give their permission
would want care
expressed consent - ANSWERSconsent given by adults who are of legal age and
mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well-being
DNR - ANSWERSdo not resuscitate order issued by a physician and agreed to by
patient or power of attorney
living will - ANSWERSa document initiated by the patient that describes what life-
sustaining treatment the patient wishes to be given
POA - ANSWERSA Power of Attorney (POA) is someone appointed by a person/patient
or courts, who acts as a guardian for that person
COBRA - ANSWERSConsolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act giving workers
who lose health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits provided
by the plan under certain circumstances
EMTALA - ANSWERSThe Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act, developed to
ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay
,Civil Law - ANSWERSA law that governs relationships between individuals and defines
their legal rights.
Administrative Law - ANSWERSThe body of law created by administrative agencies (in
the form of rules, regulations, orders, and decisions) in order to carry out their duties
and responsibilities.
Criminal Law - ANSWERSa system of law concerned with the punishment of those who
commit crimes.
Slander - ANSWERSSpoken defamation on ones character
Libel - ANSWERSWritten defamation one ones character
Defamation - ANSWERSMaking untrue accusations about someone's character or
reputation without legal privilege or consent
Refusals - ANSWERSrefusals require careful explanation of the risks of refusing care,
contact with Medical Control, and thorough documentation (including signed/witnessed
refusal forms)
IDPH - ANSWERS•Develops EMS System Act, and EMS Rules & Regulations
•Oversight of all EMS Education
•Oversight of Illinois EMS Systems
NREMT - ANSWERSPrivate, nonprofit agency formed to provide testing and
registration of EMTs on a nationwide basis
NHSTA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) - ANSWERSresponsible for
keeping people safe on America's roadways. Through enforcing vehicle performance
standards and partnerships with state and local governments, NHTSA reduces deaths,
injuries and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes.
dot - ANSWERSprovide critical tools for improving EMS systems that include
educational materials and resources for state and local EMS personnel and technical
support for universal 9-1-1 systems.
Who has the authority to revoke an EMT's license? - ANSWERSIDPH
Licensure - ANSWERSpermission granted by a governmental agency for an individual
to engage in a given occupation
Certification - ANSWERSverification of a course completion by an organization other
than a government
, Reciprocity - ANSWERSthe granting of automatic certification or licensure to individuals
with similar training and certification and/or licensure from another state
Illinois EMT continuing education? - ANSWERSDuring the 4-year Illinois licensure
period, EMTs must complete 60 hours of approved continuing education units (CEUs)
Paramedic Characteristics - ANSWERS•Integrity
•Ethics
•Morals
•Respect
•Responsibility
•Empathy
•Commitment
•Professional mannerism
•Good appearance
•Appropriate conduct
Stranding order - ANSWERSCare and treatment interventions EMS personnel are
allowed/expected to complete before contact with Medical Care
Resource Hospitals - ANSWERSOSF/Saint Francis medical center
Associate Hospitals - ANSWERSApproved in EMS system, unity point proctor
QA - ANSWERSQuality assurance
Processes used to create standard quality service/prevention of problems.
Patient advocacy - ANSWERSThe act of speaking and acting on behalf of the patient's
needs and well-being.
Futile Situation - ANSWERSWont succeed
What is the best indicator of CNS perfusion? - ANSWERSLOC
What is the best indicator of peripheral perfusion? - ANSWERSSkin
Airway assessment - ANSWERS1. BSI
2.LOC/Skin
3.Airway-Sounds/patency/Ability to speak
4.Breathing-rate,quaility, effort, compliance during ventilation
5.Circulation- Pulse rate, quality, skin, pulse oximetry
Verified Answers
What is a rapid trauma assessment? - ANSWERSThis is performed on patients with
significant mechanism of injury to determine potential life threatening injuries. In the
conscious patient, symptoms should be sought before and during the Rapid Trauma
assessment. You will estimate the severity of the injuries, re-consider your transport
decision, reconsider Advanced Life Support, consider the platinum 10 minutes and the
Golden Hour, rapidly assess the patient from head to toe using DCAP-BTLS, obtain a
baseline set of vital signs, and perform a SAMPLE history.
When a qualified physician gives direct orders to a prehospital care provider via radio or
telephone
On-line medical control or Off-line - ANSWERSOn-Line
Refers to medical policies, procedures, and practices that a system medical director has
established
On-line medical control or Off-line - ANSWERSOff-Line
What is the NREMT function? - ANSWERSProvides national standard for EMS testing
What is the NHSTA, and its function? - ANSWERSnational highway traffic safety
administration- carry out safety programs, responsible for reducing deaths, investigating
safety on motor vehicles etc.
What is IDPH, and its function? - ANSWERSIllinois Department of Public Health:
Assuring the quality of our food, setting the standards for hospital and nursing home
care, checking the safety of recreation areas, overseeing the inspection of milk
producing farms and processing plants, maintaining the state's vital records and
screening newborns for genetic diseases are just some of the duties of IDPH.
NAEMT - ANSWERSNational Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Assault - ANSWERSPlacing a patient in fear of bodily harm
Battery - ANSWERSTouching without consent
Abandonment - ANSWERSTerminating patient care when care is still needed
Negligence - ANSWERScareless neglect, often resulting in injury
,What four things need to be proven for negligence? - ANSWERS1. Duty of care
2. Breach of duty
3. Causation
4. Damages
Standard of care - ANSWERSthe minimal level of acceptable care normally provided in
an area
Scope of practice - ANSWERSWhat you are allowed to do based upon your level of
training
Good Samaritan Law - ANSWERSProvides limited protection to someone who
voluntarily chooses to provide first aid
Malfeasance - ANSWERSPerforming a wrongful or unlawful act
Misfeasance - ANSWERSPerforming a legal act improperly or illegally
Nonfeasance - ANSWERSThe failure to act when one should
Informed consent - ANSWERSPatient gives consent for a procedure to be performed in
full knowledge of the procedure and the risk it entails
Implied consent - ANSWERSIs assumed that a patient who cannot give their permission
would want care
expressed consent - ANSWERSconsent given by adults who are of legal age and
mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well-being
DNR - ANSWERSdo not resuscitate order issued by a physician and agreed to by
patient or power of attorney
living will - ANSWERSa document initiated by the patient that describes what life-
sustaining treatment the patient wishes to be given
POA - ANSWERSA Power of Attorney (POA) is someone appointed by a person/patient
or courts, who acts as a guardian for that person
COBRA - ANSWERSConsolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act giving workers
who lose health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits provided
by the plan under certain circumstances
EMTALA - ANSWERSThe Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act, developed to
ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay
,Civil Law - ANSWERSA law that governs relationships between individuals and defines
their legal rights.
Administrative Law - ANSWERSThe body of law created by administrative agencies (in
the form of rules, regulations, orders, and decisions) in order to carry out their duties
and responsibilities.
Criminal Law - ANSWERSa system of law concerned with the punishment of those who
commit crimes.
Slander - ANSWERSSpoken defamation on ones character
Libel - ANSWERSWritten defamation one ones character
Defamation - ANSWERSMaking untrue accusations about someone's character or
reputation without legal privilege or consent
Refusals - ANSWERSrefusals require careful explanation of the risks of refusing care,
contact with Medical Control, and thorough documentation (including signed/witnessed
refusal forms)
IDPH - ANSWERS•Develops EMS System Act, and EMS Rules & Regulations
•Oversight of all EMS Education
•Oversight of Illinois EMS Systems
NREMT - ANSWERSPrivate, nonprofit agency formed to provide testing and
registration of EMTs on a nationwide basis
NHSTA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) - ANSWERSresponsible for
keeping people safe on America's roadways. Through enforcing vehicle performance
standards and partnerships with state and local governments, NHTSA reduces deaths,
injuries and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes.
dot - ANSWERSprovide critical tools for improving EMS systems that include
educational materials and resources for state and local EMS personnel and technical
support for universal 9-1-1 systems.
Who has the authority to revoke an EMT's license? - ANSWERSIDPH
Licensure - ANSWERSpermission granted by a governmental agency for an individual
to engage in a given occupation
Certification - ANSWERSverification of a course completion by an organization other
than a government
, Reciprocity - ANSWERSthe granting of automatic certification or licensure to individuals
with similar training and certification and/or licensure from another state
Illinois EMT continuing education? - ANSWERSDuring the 4-year Illinois licensure
period, EMTs must complete 60 hours of approved continuing education units (CEUs)
Paramedic Characteristics - ANSWERS•Integrity
•Ethics
•Morals
•Respect
•Responsibility
•Empathy
•Commitment
•Professional mannerism
•Good appearance
•Appropriate conduct
Stranding order - ANSWERSCare and treatment interventions EMS personnel are
allowed/expected to complete before contact with Medical Care
Resource Hospitals - ANSWERSOSF/Saint Francis medical center
Associate Hospitals - ANSWERSApproved in EMS system, unity point proctor
QA - ANSWERSQuality assurance
Processes used to create standard quality service/prevention of problems.
Patient advocacy - ANSWERSThe act of speaking and acting on behalf of the patient's
needs and well-being.
Futile Situation - ANSWERSWont succeed
What is the best indicator of CNS perfusion? - ANSWERSLOC
What is the best indicator of peripheral perfusion? - ANSWERSSkin
Airway assessment - ANSWERS1. BSI
2.LOC/Skin
3.Airway-Sounds/patency/Ability to speak
4.Breathing-rate,quaility, effort, compliance during ventilation
5.Circulation- Pulse rate, quality, skin, pulse oximetry
