Test Bank for Emergency Care 12th Edition Limmer | Chapter 1 - 83 Updated Guide 2022

1. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical
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n services (EMS) system? n n




A) To have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene, during
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n transport, and at the hospital n n n n




B) To have trained personnel capable of assessing and caring for injured and ill patients on the
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n scene
C) To have trained personnel understand the limitations of their training and "do no harm," while
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n providing prompt transport to the hospital n n n n n




D) To have trained personnel knowledgeable in all aspects of prehospital care
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n Answer: A n




Page Ref: 7–18
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Objective: 1.4 n




2. Which of the following groups is credited with developing the earliest documented emergency
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n medical service? n




A) The Spanish n




B) The Egyptians n




C) The Mayans n




D) TheFrench n




n Answer: D n




n Page Ref: 5–7
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Objective: 1.2 n




3. In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the following agencies with the
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n development of emergency medical service standards? n n n n n




A) The U.S. Department of Transportation
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B) The U.S. Department of the Interior
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C) The U.S. Department of Health Services
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D) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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n Answer: A n




Page Ref: 6–7
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,Objective: 1.3 n




4. The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians was founded to establish which of the
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n following?
A) An education curriculum for EMT courses
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B) Quality oversight of emergency medical services practices
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C) Professional standards for emergency medical services personnel n n n n n n




D) Quality improvement and quality assurance programs for emergency medical services
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n Answer: C n




Page Ref: 13
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Objective: 1.9 n




5. What is the minimum level of certification required of ambulance personnel in most areas?
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A) Emergency Medical Technician n n




B) Emergency Medical Responder n n




C) Advanced EMT n




D) EmergencyAmbulanceDriver n n




n Answer: A n




Page Ref: 8–9
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Objective: 1.5 n




6. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the EMT?
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A) Protect and stabilize the patientn n n n




B) Communicate with other responders on the scene n n n n n n




C) Maintain personal health and safety n n n n




D) Provideemergencycare n n




n Answer: C n




Page Ref: 6
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Objective: 1.6 n




7. Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT advises hospital personnel of the patient's condition,
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,observations from the scene, treatment rendered, and other pertinent data to assure continuity of care.
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n This process is known as which of the following?
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A) Transfer of care n n




B) Breach of duty n n




C) Definitive care n




D) Endoftour n n




n Answer: A n




n Page Ref: 10
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Objective: 1.6 n




8. Which of the following BEST describes a person who speaks up on behalf of the patient and
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n supports his cause? n n




A) Guardian
B) Assistant
C) Advocate
D) Representative
Answer: C
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Page Ref: 11–12
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Objective: 1.7 n




9. Which of the following is an example of patient advocacy?
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A) Immobilizing the neck of a patient with a possible spinal injury n n n n n n n n n n




B) Granting patient wishes and not reporting spousal abuse to the authorities
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C) Building rapport with the patient during transport to the hospital
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D) Providing oxygen to a patient that is short of breath n n n n n n n n n




n Answer: C n




Page Ref: 10
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Objective: 1.6 n




10. Why is it important for EMTs to participate in quality improvement programs?
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A) To ensure that individuals making false calls for EMS are prosecuted
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, B) To identify problem employees and create a corrective action plan
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C) To identify problems and develop a plan to prevent their recurrence
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D) To ensure adequate personnel are available for emergencies
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n Answer: C n




Page Ref: 13–16
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Objective: 1.10 n




11. Which of the following is a role of the EMT in the quality improvement process?
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A) Taking responsibility for the actions of one's partner
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B) Writing complete patient care reports
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C) Critiquing performance of one’s partner n n n n




D) Assuring personal safety n n




n Answer: B n




Page Ref: 14–15
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Objective: 1.11 n




12. Who assumes the ultimate responsibility for patient care rendered by the EMT?
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A) EMS supervisor
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B) EMT
C) Director of quality assurancen n n




D) Medical Director n




n Answer: D n




Page Ref: 15–16
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Objective: 1.1, 1.12 n n




13. Which of the following BEST describes a list of steps the EMT should perform while
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n assessing and managing emergency medical situations?
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A) Standing orders n




B) On-line medical directionn n




C) Protocols
D) Standard operating procedures n n




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