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Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine
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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 j
B) Managed health care j j
C) Health promotion j
D) Interneteducation j j
ANSWER: C j
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Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 4
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2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of
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j theresponsibilities for paramedics working in:
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A) industrial medicine. j
B) community clinics. j
C) correctional institutions. j
D) sportsmedicine. j j
ANSWER: A j
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Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 5
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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 reallyshould 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
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Diff: 1 j Page Ref: 5 j j
Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 3
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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 j j j j j j j j j j
B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols j j j j
D) Following long-standing traditions in j j j
j practiceANSWER: A j j
Diff: 2 j Page Ref: 6 j j
Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 3
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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. j j j j j j j j
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
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C) passage of the Health Insurance Portabilityand Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification j j j j j j
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Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 4
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6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
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A) High-frequency, low-criticalityskills should be reviewed often. j j j j j j
B) Low-frequency, high-criticalityskills should be rarely reviewed. j j j j j j
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
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D) Frequent review of infrequentlyused skills is critical to ensure j j j j j j j j j
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Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 3
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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 j j
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Diff: 1 j Page Ref: 4 j j
Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 4
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8) Manyprofessional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
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J J J
Paramedic care: principles & practice
J J J J
6thedition, volume. 1 –5, by (Bledsoe)
J J J J J J J
, ParamedicCare:Principles&PracticeV.1-5,6e(Bledsoe) j j j j j j j j
Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care
j j j j j j
Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine
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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 j
B) Managed health care j j
C) Health promotion j
D) Interneteducation j j
ANSWER: C j
Diff: 1 j Page Ref: 4 j j
Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 4
j j j
2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of
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j theresponsibilities for paramedics working in:
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A) industrial medicine. j
B) community clinics. j
C) correctional institutions. j
D) sportsmedicine. j j
ANSWER: A j
Diff: 1 j Page Ref: 8 j j
Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 5
j j j
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 reallyshould 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
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j phase.ANSWER: C
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Diff: 1 j Page Ref: 5 j j
Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 3
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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 j j j j j j j j j j
B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols j j j j
D) Following long-standing traditions in j j j
j practiceANSWER: A j j
Diff: 2 j Page Ref: 6 j j
Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 3
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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. j j j j j j j j
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
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C) passage of the Health Insurance Portabilityand Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification j j j j j j
j exam.ANSWER: B
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Diff: 1 j Page Ref: 5 j j
Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 4
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6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
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A) High-frequency, low-criticalityskills should be reviewed often. j j j j j j
B) Low-frequency, high-criticalityskills should be rarely reviewed. j j j j j j
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
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D) Frequent review of infrequentlyused skills is critical to ensure j j j j j j j j j
competency.ANSWER: D
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Diff: 1 j Page Ref: 5 j j
Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 3
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7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other relatedtasks
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j 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 j j
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Diff: 1 j Page Ref: 4 j j
Standard: Preparatory(EMS j j
Systems)Objective: 4
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8) Manyprofessional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
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