EMT Final Exam

EMT Final Exam Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of the: A. AEMT B. paramedic C. EMR D. EMT - ANSWER B Continuing education in EMS serves to: A. confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital care. B. enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific training C. maintain, update and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills D. provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system - ANSWER C The person who is responsible for authorizing EMT's to perform emergency medical care in the field is the: A. EMS administrator B. shift supervisor C. medical director D. field training officer - ANSWER C Which of the following skills would a layperson MOST likely be trained to perform before arrival of EMS? A. Obtaining a manual blood pressure B. Administration of supplemental oxygen C. Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway D. Bleeding control using a tourniquet - ANSWER D Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe? A. Off-line B. Online C. Direct D. Radio - ANSWER A You are caring for a 40-year-old female who was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Her husband, who was driving the vehicle, was killed. When the patient asks you if her husband is all right, you should: A. let clergy or hospital staff relay the bad news if possible. B. tell her that he is being resuscitated by other EMTs. C. avoid Ansing her questions and focus on her injuries. D. immediately tell her of his death so that she may grieve. - ANSWER A A 15-year-old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. He has numerous disfiguring injuries and has been placed in the back of the ambulance to shield him from curious bystanders. When the child's parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him. You should: A. let them know that because of circumstances of their child's death, they will not be permitted to see him at this time. B. express your sincere condolences over their loss and have them escorted away from the scene by a law enforcement officer. C. advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first. D. discreetly escort them to the back of the ambulance and allow them to see their child by themselves while you wait outside - ANSWER C A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes you, and states that you took too long to get there. You should: A. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel. B. subdue the family member until the police arrive C. ignore the family member and assess the patient D. tell the family members that it is not your fault - ANSWER A