EMT FINAL PAPER EXAMPREP COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VIEW AHEAD
STUDY SHEET
◉ The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy
according to _____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP. Answer: HIPAA
◉ Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays
emergency medical services (EMS)?
-a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders
(EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are
responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients
,-a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible
for providing emergency care to critically injured patients
-a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who
provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting
-a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured. Answer: A
team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
◉ What is the EMT's primary service area?
-the main area in which the EMS agency operates
-the area serviced by the EMT's medical director
-the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1
call
-the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care. Answer:
the main area in which the EMS agency operates
◉ Online medical control requires _____.
-written protocols approved by medical control
,-a physicians presence on the scene of the call
-phone or radio contact with the medical director
-the presence of an advanced-level provider. Answer: phone or radio
contact with the medical director
◉ As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a
patient with chest pain based on:
-medical director approval
-the patient's condition
-the transport time to the hospita
-an order from a paramedic. Answer: medical director approval
◉ What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
-deviate from established standards when necessary
-follow the agency's written protocols
, -carry an EMT text for reference at all times
-contact medical direction before initiating any treatments. Answer:
follow the agency's written protocols
◉ Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of
training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic
-EMT
-EMR. Answer: EMT
◉ The ability to understand others and have them understand you is
known as __________.
-communication
-scene leadership
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VIEW AHEAD
STUDY SHEET
◉ The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy
according to _____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP. Answer: HIPAA
◉ Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays
emergency medical services (EMS)?
-a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders
(EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are
responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients
,-a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible
for providing emergency care to critically injured patients
-a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who
provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting
-a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured. Answer: A
team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
◉ What is the EMT's primary service area?
-the main area in which the EMS agency operates
-the area serviced by the EMT's medical director
-the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1
call
-the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care. Answer:
the main area in which the EMS agency operates
◉ Online medical control requires _____.
-written protocols approved by medical control
,-a physicians presence on the scene of the call
-phone or radio contact with the medical director
-the presence of an advanced-level provider. Answer: phone or radio
contact with the medical director
◉ As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a
patient with chest pain based on:
-medical director approval
-the patient's condition
-the transport time to the hospita
-an order from a paramedic. Answer: medical director approval
◉ What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
-deviate from established standards when necessary
-follow the agency's written protocols
, -carry an EMT text for reference at all times
-contact medical direction before initiating any treatments. Answer:
follow the agency's written protocols
◉ Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of
training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic
-EMT
-EMR. Answer: EMT
◉ The ability to understand others and have them understand you is
known as __________.
-communication
-scene leadership
