EMT FINAL EXAM
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director
-facilitate a national EMS labor group
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide more consistent
delivery of EMS care across the United States
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-follow the
agency's written protocols
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic
-EMT
, -EMR - CORRECT ANSWER-EMT
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
-communication
-scene leadership
-self-confidence
-teamwork and diplomacy - CORRECT ANSWER-communication
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
-the NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs
-EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT
-the NREMT is the exclusive body for EMTs
-the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing - CORRECT ANSWER-the NREMT
provides a national standard for EMS testing
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than
performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based
MOSTLY on:
-regional trauma guidelines
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director
-facilitate a national EMS labor group
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide more consistent
delivery of EMS care across the United States
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-follow the
agency's written protocols
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic
-EMT
, -EMR - CORRECT ANSWER-EMT
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
-communication
-scene leadership
-self-confidence
-teamwork and diplomacy - CORRECT ANSWER-communication
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
-the NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs
-EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT
-the NREMT is the exclusive body for EMTs
-the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing - CORRECT ANSWER-the NREMT
provides a national standard for EMS testing
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than
performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based
MOSTLY on:
-regional trauma guidelines
