1. A heart attack patient's MOST important contact with the EMS occurs when:-
: trained EMRs arrive at the patient's side
2. For a patient who is unconscious and not injured put them in the
position: recovery
3. The sternum has an upper portion called the and a lower portion
called the .: manubrium, xiphoid process
4. This system's primary function is to break down food into a form that can be
carried into the body's cells:: digestive system
5. A person who understands that a situation cannot be changes is in this stage
of grieving:: acceptance
6. The physical location of a caller via the computer is possible through
: advanced 9-1-1 centers
7. You respond to a patient who is bleeding. You don't have all the necessary
supplies so you decide to leave and go to the next patient without telling
anyone or doing anything further for the bleeding patient. You may be accused
of: abandonment
8. You find a patient who is not acting rationally. It seems like he wants to hurt
someone. He tells you to leave him alone. You would:: law enforcement
9. What is the single MOST important concept when rendering care ?: Above all else,
do no harm
10. Frequent exposure to stress causing situations to train the mind is an effec-
tive way to prevent and reduce unnecessary stress.: False
11. The following people are especially at risk for dehydration caused by excess
fluid loss:: EMS providers, law enforcement oflcers, fire fighters meaning all of the above
12. To prove negligence you must show:: duty to act, breech of duty, proximate cause, injuries
meaning all of the above
13. The most important guideline/s to follow when moving a patient are:: Ensure
your own safety and do no further harm to the patient, both a and b.
14. You arrive at the scene of a two bus accident. The buses are both full of
injured people. You should:: request additional help using the mobile radio in your response vehicle
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: trained EMRs arrive at the patient's side
2. For a patient who is unconscious and not injured put them in the
position: recovery
3. The sternum has an upper portion called the and a lower portion
called the .: manubrium, xiphoid process
4. This system's primary function is to break down food into a form that can be
carried into the body's cells:: digestive system
5. A person who understands that a situation cannot be changes is in this stage
of grieving:: acceptance
6. The physical location of a caller via the computer is possible through
: advanced 9-1-1 centers
7. You respond to a patient who is bleeding. You don't have all the necessary
supplies so you decide to leave and go to the next patient without telling
anyone or doing anything further for the bleeding patient. You may be accused
of: abandonment
8. You find a patient who is not acting rationally. It seems like he wants to hurt
someone. He tells you to leave him alone. You would:: law enforcement
9. What is the single MOST important concept when rendering care ?: Above all else,
do no harm
10. Frequent exposure to stress causing situations to train the mind is an effec-
tive way to prevent and reduce unnecessary stress.: False
11. The following people are especially at risk for dehydration caused by excess
fluid loss:: EMS providers, law enforcement oflcers, fire fighters meaning all of the above
12. To prove negligence you must show:: duty to act, breech of duty, proximate cause, injuries
meaning all of the above
13. The most important guideline/s to follow when moving a patient are:: Ensure
your own safety and do no further harm to the patient, both a and b.
14. You arrive at the scene of a two bus accident. The buses are both full of
injured people. You should:: request additional help using the mobile radio in your response vehicle
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