Test Bank For Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, 6th edition Volume 3 by Bledsoe, All Chapters 1-13 Fully Covered Newest Edition Instant PDF Download

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Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice
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Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine
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1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
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A) Third-party biller g




B) Managed health care g g




C) Health promotion g




D) Internet
educationANSWER:
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2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of
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theresponsibilities for paramedics working in:
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C) correctional institutions. g




D) sports
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Systems)Objective: 5
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3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
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,A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
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B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done.
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C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
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D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship
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phase.ANSWER: C
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS
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Systems)Objective: 3
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4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
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A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
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B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols
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practiceANSWER: A
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS
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Systems)Objective: 3
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, 5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
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A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
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B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
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C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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exam.ANSWER: B
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Systems)Objective: 4
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6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
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A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. g g g g g g




B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. g g g g g g




C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
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D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure
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competency.ANSWER: D
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Systems)Objective: 3
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7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other
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relatedtasks falls on the license of:
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A) the EMS system medical director.
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B) the state secretary of health.
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C) the receiving hospital personnel.
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D) the state medical
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director.ANSWER: A
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Systems)Objective: 4
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8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
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