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Chapter 1 JP JPJP Introduction to Paramedicine JP JP
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 JP
B) Managed health care JP JP
C) Health promotion JP
D) Internet education JP
Answer: C
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2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of th
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e responsibilities for paramedics working in:
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A) industrial medicine. JP
B) community clinics. JP
C) correctional institutions. JP
D) sports medicine. JP
Answer: A
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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 really should 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 phas
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e. Answer: C
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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
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B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols JP JP JP JP
D) Following long- JP
standing traditions in practice Answer: A
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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.
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B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
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C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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D) establishment of the National Registry computer- JP JP JP JP JP
based certification exam. Answer: B
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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-criticality skills should be reviewed often. JP JP JP JP JP JP
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. JP JP JP JP JP JP
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
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D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competenc
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y. Answer: D
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7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other relate
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d tasks 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 director.
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8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
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A) team physicians. JP
B) physical therapists. JP
C) athletic trainers. JP
D) rehabilitation programs. JP
Answer: C
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,9) Paramedics should always provide care: JP JP JP JP
A) with the intent of transporting all patients.
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B) only when there is a legitimate patient complaint.
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C) without regard to a patient's ability to pay.
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D) with the goal of minimizing on-
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scene time. Answer: C
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10) The paramedic's role has expanded to include
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because of the need to move ill/injured patients from one health care facility to ano
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ther for specialized care.
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A) hospital emergency departments JP JP
B) critical care transport JP JP
C) corrections medicine JP
D) helicopter EMS JP
Answer: B
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11) Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic?
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A) It is a career-long pursuit.
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B) It is focused on public education efforts.
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C) It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency.
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D) It is focused on illness and injury prevention
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. Answer: A
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12) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in th
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e dynamic prehospital setting?
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A) Acts independently JP
B) Under direct supervision of the medical director
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C) Under telephone or radio supervision by nursing personnel
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D) Under direct supervision of fire command
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Answer: A
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, 13) Which of the following aspects of the paramedic's work most appropriately falls into t
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he category of public health?
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A) Administering care to a patient who has suffered a heart attack JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
B) Providing life-saving measures after a traffic accident
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C) Educating the public on illness prevention JP JP JP JP JP
D) Taking steps to prevent a terrorist attac
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k Answer: C
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14) To legally function as a paramedic, one must:
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A) have successfully completed an accredited EMT education program.
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B) have fulfilled the specific requirements of an appropriate credentialing body.
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C) strive to maintain quality health care, regardless of cost or impact on one's EMS system.
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D) be able to function independently in a nonstructured, constantly changing environmen
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t. Answer: B
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15) Many traditional EMS treatments and practices have been abandoned or refined because of:
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A) research.
B) patient complaints. JP
C) legislation.
D) lawsuits.
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16) The highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States is a(n):
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A) emergency medical responder. JP JP
B) paramedic.
C) advanced EMT. JP
D) emergency medical technician. JP JP J
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5, 5e (Bledsoe) Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Pr
JP JP JP JP J P JP JP JP
ehospital Care JP
Chapter 1 JP JPJP Introduction to Paramedicine JP JP
1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
A) Third-party biller JP
B) Managed health care JP JP
C) Health promotion JP
D) Internet education JP
Answer: C
JP J P
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
JP JP JP
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
J P JP JP JP
jective: 4 J P
2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of th
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e responsibilities for paramedics working in:
JP JP JP JP JP
A) industrial medicine. JP
B) community clinics. JP
C) correctional institutions. JP
D) sports medicine. JP
Answer: A
JP J P
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
J P JP JP JP
jective: 5 J P
3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done.
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phas
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e. Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
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jective: 3 J P
4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols JP JP JP JP
D) Following long- JP
standing traditions in practice Answer: A
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Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
J P JP JP JP
jective: 3 J P
1
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.
,5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
JP JP JP JP JP JP
C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
D) establishment of the National Registry computer- JP JP JP JP JP
based certification exam. Answer: B
JP JP JP J P
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
J P JP JP JP
jective: 4 J P
6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. JP JP JP JP JP JP
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. JP JP JP JP JP JP
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competenc
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y. Answer: D
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
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jective: 3 J P
7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other relate
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d tasks falls on the license of:
JP JP JP JP JP JP
A) the EMS system medical director.
JP JP JP JP
B) the state secretary of health.
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C) the receiving hospital personnel.
JP JP JP
D) the state medical director.
JP JP JP J
PAnswer: A J P
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
J P JP JP JP
jective: 4 J P
8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
A) team physicians. JP
B) physical therapists. JP
C) athletic trainers. JP
D) rehabilitation programs. JP
Answer: C
JP J P
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
J P JP JP JP
jective: 5 J P
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,9) Paramedics should always provide care: JP JP JP JP
A) with the intent of transporting all patients.
JP JP JP JP JP JP
B) only when there is a legitimate patient complaint.
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
C) without regard to a patient's ability to pay.
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
D) with the goal of minimizing on-
JP JP JP JP JP
scene time. Answer: C
JP JP J P
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
J P JP JP JP
jective: 4 J P
10) The paramedic's role has expanded to include
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
because of the need to move ill/injured patients from one health care facility to ano
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
ther for specialized care.
JP JP JP
A) hospital emergency departments JP JP
B) critical care transport JP JP
C) corrections medicine JP
D) helicopter EMS JP
Answer: B
JP J P
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6
JP JP JP
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
J P JP JP JP
jective: 4 J P
11) Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic?
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
A) It is a career-long pursuit.
JP JP JP JP
B) It is focused on public education efforts.
JP JP JP JP JP JP
C) It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency.
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
D) It is focused on illness and injury prevention
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. Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
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jective: 3 J P
12) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in th
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e dynamic prehospital setting?
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A) Acts independently JP
B) Under direct supervision of the medical director
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C) Under telephone or radio supervision by nursing personnel
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D) Under direct supervision of fire command
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Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
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jective: 3 J P
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, 13) Which of the following aspects of the paramedic's work most appropriately falls into t
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he category of public health?
JP JP JP JP
A) Administering care to a patient who has suffered a heart attack JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
B) Providing life-saving measures after a traffic accident
JP JP JP JP JP JP
C) Educating the public on illness prevention JP JP JP JP JP
D) Taking steps to prevent a terrorist attac
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k Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
J P JP JP JP
jective: 4 J P
14) To legally function as a paramedic, one must:
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
A) have successfully completed an accredited EMT education program.
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
B) have fulfilled the specific requirements of an appropriate credentialing body.
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
C) strive to maintain quality health care, regardless of cost or impact on one's EMS system.
JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP JP
D) be able to function independently in a nonstructured, constantly changing environmen
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t. Answer: B
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
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jective: 3 J P
15) Many traditional EMS treatments and practices have been abandoned or refined because of:
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A) research.
B) patient complaints. JP
C) legislation.
D) lawsuits.
Answer: J P
A
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
J P JP JP JP
jective: 4 J P
16) The highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States is a(n):
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A) emergency medical responder. JP JP
B) paramedic.
C) advanced EMT. JP
D) emergency medical technician. JP JP J
PAnswer: B J P
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 3
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Ob
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jective: 2 J P
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