EMT Module 1 Exam

EMT Module 1 Exam What BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system? - to have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,during transport,and at the hospital IN 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged which agency with the development of the emergency medical service standards? - US Dept. of Transportation THe National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians was founded t o establish which of the following? - Professional standards for emergency medical services personnel Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT advises the hospital personnel of the patient's condition,observation from the scene,treatment rendered, and other pertinent data to assure continuity of care. THis process is known as what? - Transfer of care What best describes person who speaks up on behalf of the patient and supports his cause? - advocate Who assumes the ultimate responsibility for patient care r endered by the EMT? - Medical Director What is a physical trait necessary for performing the duties of an EMT? - giving and receiving written instructions What best describes a communication system capable of identifying the number and location of the ph one from which a caller is calling? - Enhanced 911 Which of the following is a personality trait required of EMTs? - Control personal habits What is considered a form of off -line medical control? - Protocols YOu are approaching the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following would be the first way to safeguard your well -being as an EMT? - Ensure scene safety Which of the following descriptions best defines the term pathogen? - an organism that causes infection and disease AN EMT may consider wearing protective eyewear when caring for which of these patients? - A patient who is actively coughing During what situation would the use of protective gloves be optional? - Splinting a sprained ankle WHat term is best defined as "a state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus"? - stress For Emergency workers,meeting with trained mental health and counseling personnel following a critical incident: - may be helpful in some situations,but h armful in others The term burnout is also known as _____ stress reaction. - cumulative You are called to the home of an elderly female who has fallen and fractured her hip. At the front door,you notice she has a German shepherd who is very defensive of it s owner. When you enter the home,the dog remains calm,but as soon as you attempt to touch the patient, it begins to bark. The patient says, "don't worry, he's just possessive of me. I just don't know what I'd do if anything happened to him." An appropriate course of action would be to: - dispatch animal control to your location What is a simple step EMTs can perform to help prevent the spread of flu in the prehospital environment? - place a surgical mask on suspected flu patients What statement is true co ncerning the H1N1 Swine Flu? - Respiratory droplets are its mode of transmission Which of these groups is at greatest risk of contracting and transmitting TB? - immunosuppressed patients Which factors should be considered before lifting any patient? - a. the weight of the patient b. your physical limitations c. communications When lifting a patient, a basic principle is to: - know your lifting limits Where should you position the weight of the object being lifted? - as close to the body as possible What is another name for squat lift position? - power lift How many pounds are the most battery -powered hydraulic systems rated to safety life? - 700 Stretchers that are designed to carry obese patients up to 800 pounds are called? - bariatric stretchers What is the main benefit of using a stair chair with a trac -like system over a traditional stair chair? - a stair chair with a trac -like system prevents the patient from having to be lifted down stairs Which of the following patients should NOT be transpor ted in a stair chair? - A. a patient with a suspected spinal injury B. a patient requiring airway care c. severely altered mental status patients When placing all fingers and the palm in contact with the object being lifted, you are using which of the fol lowing? - power grip How far apart should your hands be when using a power grip? - 10 inches When moving an object across the floor, which of the following is the best technique? - Stand behind the object and push it in front of you. For a patient witho ut a possibility of spinal injury, which of the following carries should be used to move him from a bed to a stretcher? - draw -sheet method Which of the following refers to the set of regulations that defines the legal actions expected and limitations pla ced on the EMT? - scope of practice Which type of consent must be used by the EMT when seeking to treat a mentally competent adult? - Expressed consent Your patient is a 40 -year old known diabetic who was found unconscious at work by a coworker. What type of consent allows you to treat this patient? - Implied consent Your patient is a 45 -y/o man who is suffering from chest pain. Upon arrival, the patient is pale,sweaty, and seems short of breath. The patient is angry with his daughter for calling 911. He says that he had some spicy sausage for bkft and has indigestion. Which of the following is an appropriate means of getting the patient the care he needs ? - Try to find out why the patient does not want to go to the hospital In which of the following situations should an EMT withhold resuscitative measures from a patient in cardiac arrest? - The patients caregiver presents a DNR order signed by the patie nt and his physician. If the EMT is in doubt, as to whether a patient in cardiac arrest should be resuscitated, which of the following is the best decision? - Begin resuscitative measures