EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM/CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ACTUAL EXAM VERIFIED BY EXPERTS/

EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM/CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ACTUAL EXAM VERIFIED BY EXPERTS/2024 -2025 A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours following the incident. - CORRECT ANSWER 72 Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training? - CORRECT ANSWERAED LAL As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: - CORRECT ANSWER may not be pres ent or obvious at all times The patient care report (PCR) ensures: - CORRECT ANSWER continuity of care Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS? A. a 53 -year-old patient who is given glucagon for significant hypoglycemi a Incorrect B. a 64 -year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external defibrillator (AED) Correct C. a 48 -year-old patient whose airway is secured with a multilumen device Incorrect D. a 61 -year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle Incorrect - CORRECT ANSWERB. a 64 -year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external defibrillator (AED) A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: - CORRECT ANSWER an informed refusal Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence? - CORRECT ANSWER deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? - CORRECT ANSWERA pa ramedic transfers patient care to an EMT While assisting an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance crew, you are accidentally stuck with an IV needle. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER report the incident to your supervisor after the call A positive TB skin test indicates that: - CORRECT ANSWER. you have been exposed to the disease. Communicating with hearing -impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the following, EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER. elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation. When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be: - CORRECT ANSWER. brief and easily understood. f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not recorded on the written report: - CORRECT ANSWER it was not performed in the eyes of the law. Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include: - CORRECT ANSWER not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient's age, sex, and : - CORRECT ANSWER chief complaint. The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the: - CORRECT ANSWER medical director. Two-way communication that requires the EMT to "push to talk" and "release to listen" describes what mode of communication? - CORRECT ANSWER. simplex According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an employer must: - CORRECT ANSWERoffer a workplace environment that reduces the risk for exposure. which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge -based failure? An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly state that he is not authorized to do so. B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's sp inal injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled. C. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug. D. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain proper autho rization from medical control first. - CORRECT ANSWER An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug. Correct Which of the following statements regarding the Good Samaritan law is correct? It provides the EMT immunity from a lawsuit. B. The law does not protect EMTs who are off duty. C. It will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence. D. It guarantees that the EMT will not be held liable if he or she is sued. - CORRECT ANSWE R it will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence. In which of the following situations does the EMT NOT have a legal duty to act? Choose one answer. A. a response to an injured patient while off duty B. a response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty C. Local policy requires you to assist in any emergency. D. a response to the residence of a patient who fell - CORRECT ANSWER a response to a m otor vehicle crash while off duty The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT: - CORRECT ANSWER gives an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting can usually be traced to: - CORRECT ANSWER careless handling of sharps. When faced with a situation in which a patient is in cardiac arrest, and a valid living will or DNR order cannot be located, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER begin resuscitation at once. After deliver ing your patient to the hospital, you sit down to complete the PCR. When documenting the patient's last blood pressure reading, you inadvertently write 120/60 instead of 130/70. To correct this mistake, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER draw a single horizontal line through the error, initial it, and write the correct data next to it. What section of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) MOST affects EMS personnel? - CORRECT ANSWER protecting patient privacy Typical components of an o ral patient report include all of the following, EXCEPT: important medical history not previously given. B. the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene. C. the chief complaint or mechanism of injury. D. the patient's response to treatment you provided. - CORRECT ANSWER the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene. Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by: A. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible. B. using medical terminology to ensure the patient understands. C. positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient. D. withholding unpleasant information until arrival at the hospital. - CORRECT ANSWER maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible. General guidelines for effective radio communications include all of the following, EXCEPT: Choose one answer. A. acknowledging a transmission as soon as possible. B. holding the microphone about 2" to 3" from your mouth. C. using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality. D. speaking in a clear, calm, monotone voice. - CORRECT ANSWERC. using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality. Why are pre hospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis? Choose one answer.