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An OEC technician meets or exceeds the NHTSA national training requirements
of:
A) an emergency medical technician.
B) an advanced emergency medical technician.
C) a paramedic.
D) an emergency medical responder. - ANSWER -D) an emergency medical
responder.
Most emergency care systems deploy personnel to emergencies using a stratified
approach based on the patient's condition or anticipated needs. Which of the
following lists presents the normal order of deployment of responders?
A) EMT, AEMT, EMR, paramedic
B) EMR, AEMT, paramedic, EMT
C) EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic
D) AEMT, paramedic, EMT, EMR - ANSWER -C) EMR, EMT, AEMT,
paramedic
Which of the following is not one of the four nationally recognized prehospital
emergency care provider levels?
A) Emergency medical technician
B) Advanced emergency medical technician
C) Outdoor emergency care technician
D) Emergency medical responder - ANSWER -C) Outdoor emergency care
technician
Many emergency care systems deploy personnel to emergencies using a tiered
approach. OEC technicians are most likely deployed in which tier?
A) Tier 1
B) Tier 2
C) Tier 3
D) Tier 4 - ANSWER -A) Tier 1
, Critical care providers who bring advanced life support equipment, therapies, and
interventions to the scene are typically deployed in what tier?
A) Tier 1
B) Tier 2
C) Tier 3
D) Tier 4 - ANSWER -D) Tier 4
The seamless delivery of high-quality emergency medical care as patient
transitions from initial contact with an EMT through definitive treatment best
describes:
A) medical direction.
B) continuity of care.
C) integration of health services.
D) online medical control. - ANSWER -B) continuity of care.
Which of the following choices is not an example of direct medical oversight?
A) Telephone communication
B) Physical presence of a physician
C) Written protocols
D) Video conferencing - ANSWER -C) Written protocols
Which of the following characteristics is not a characteristic of indirect medical
control?
A) Communication by radio
B) Use for expediting patient care
C) Common use for "preauthorizing" routine and life-saving procedures
D) Provision through the use of protocols - ANSWER -A) Communication by
radio
Guidelines developed at the local level by emergency personnel familiar with an
area's medical needs, available resources, system capabilities, and local standard of
care are:
A) protocols.
B) policies.
,C) advanced procedures.
D) medical attributes. - ANSWER -A) protocols.
Written instructions that indicate what should be done in a given situation are best
described as:
A) regulations.
B) protocols.
C) indirect medical oversight.
D) direct medical oversight. - ANSWER -B) protocols.
The reason it is important that OEC technicians participate in quality improvement
programs in services in which they work or volunteer is:
A) to guarantee that the public receives quality emergency medical care.
B) to identify changes that, if needed, will ensure the future care a patient receives
in is accordance with local protocols and guidelines.
C) to ensure that individuals making false calls for help are prosecuted.
D) to identify problem employees and create a corrective action plan for them. -
ANSWER -B) to identify changes that, if needed, will ensure the future care a
patient receives in is accordance with local protocols and guidelines.
Which of the following methods is the best method for ensuring that the treatment
rendered by OEC technicians meets or exceeds customer expectations and national
education standards for emergency medical personnel?
A) Public education
B) Prevention training
C) Continuity of care
D) Quality improvement - ANSWER -D) Quality improvement
Sometimes the most important thing in a rescue situation is to:
A) hydrate injured patients.
B) take care of yourself.
C) contact local government.
D) check vehicle fuel levels. - ANSWER -B) take care of yourself.
Mental preparedness comes best if you:
, A) have a negative attitude to prepare for worst cases.
B) have a neutral attitude to remain calm.
C) have expectations of difficulties.
D) have a positive attitude to help deal with difficulties. - ANSWER -D) have a
positive attitude to help deal with difficulties.
During a very strenuous rescue, you may need to eat:
A) hourly.
B) when you feel dizzy.
C) only when feeling hungry.
D) with other rescuers. - ANSWER -A) hourly.
The best direction of moisture transfer in the base layer is:
A) outward.
B) from head to feet.
C) from feet to head.
D) inward. - ANSWER -A) outward.
The best strategy to maintain warmth in the cold winter months is to wear:
A) clothing in one layer - ANSWER -
multiple-purpose outerwear.
B) clothing in two layers - ANSWER -
a base to retain heat and a water and wind-repelling outer layer.
C) clothing in three layers - ANSWER -
a base to retain heat, a middle insulating layer, and a water and wind-repelling
outer layer.
D) clothing primarily made of cotton. - ANSWER -C) clothing in three layers
a base to retain heat, a middle insulating layer, and a water and wind-repelling
outer layer. - ANSWER -
Which of the following SPF ratings would provide the greatest level of protection?