NYS EMT Practice Test

EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the: A) National Registry of EMTs B) individual state's EMS protocols C) National Association of EMTs D) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) -Answer-D) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. What route of transmission does this scenario describe? A) direct contact B) indirect contact C) airborne transmission D) vector-borne transmission -Answer-B) indirect contact What type of stress reaction occurs when an EMT is exposed to many insignificant stressors over a period of several months or years? A) acute stress reaction B) cumulative stress reaction C) posttraumatic stress reaction D) critical incident stress reaction -Answer-B) cumulative stress reaction To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should always: A) transport patients to the hospital of their choice B) provide competent care that meets current standards C) use universal precautions with every patient encounter D) utilize at least four personnel when moving a patient -Answer-B) provide competent care that meets current standards Which of the following is NOT considered to be protected health information (PHI)? A) patient history B) treatment rendered C) location of the call D) assessment findings -Answer-C) location of the call The manner in which the EMT must act or behave when caring for a patient is called the: A) EMT oath B) code of ethics C) standard of care D) scope of practice -Answer-C) standard of care Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence? A) transport of a mentally incompetent patient against his or her will