EMT FINAL 1-40
Online medical control requires _____. - correct anwersphone or radio contact with the medical
director
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to ________. - correct anwersProvide more
consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers - correct
anwersAutomated external defibrillator
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient;s privacy according to ___. - correct
anwersHIPPA
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________. - correct anwersEMS
Research
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? - correct anwersThe NREMT
provides a national standard for EMS testing.
You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a transport
will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an example of
__________. - correct anwersPatient Advocacy
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: - correct anwersRequests
sexual favors in exchange for something else.
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: - correct anwersWhen
performing endotracheal intubation
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) of 1990 is
correct? - correct anwersThe ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal
employment to those who are disabled
Which of following is an effective stress management strategy? - correct anwersDeveloping a
social network outside of EMS
, General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases - correct
anwersAlarm response, Reaction, and Resistance , and Recovery
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
contaminated lancet. You should: - correct anwersReport the incident to your supervisor
What is an EMT's primary service area? - correct anwersThe main area in which the EMS agency
operates
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing
time consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on: - correct
anwersEMS Research
Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover in a situation involving a
active gunfire? - correct anwersA concrete barriacade
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is: - correct
anwersSubstance or Inappropriate patient care
Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is
correct? - correct anwersThe stages if grieving process may occur simultaneously
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars collided head-
on: the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the process of stabilizing
the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at
a safe distance , you and your partner should: - correct anwersPut on high visibility safety vest
You are caring for a driver who stuck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you
not to tell anyone.You should report the information to ___. - correct anwersThe receiving nurse
or doctor
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken, and power lines are lying
across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should: - correct anwersMark off a
danger zone around the downed lines
The simplest , yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to:
- correct anwerswash your hands in between patient contacts.
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: - correct anwershave been
infected with infected with hepatitis in the past
what should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? - correct anwersFollow the agency's written
protocols.
Online medical control requires _____. - correct anwersphone or radio contact with the medical
director
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to ________. - correct anwersProvide more
consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers - correct
anwersAutomated external defibrillator
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient;s privacy according to ___. - correct
anwersHIPPA
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________. - correct anwersEMS
Research
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? - correct anwersThe NREMT
provides a national standard for EMS testing.
You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a transport
will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an example of
__________. - correct anwersPatient Advocacy
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: - correct anwersRequests
sexual favors in exchange for something else.
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: - correct anwersWhen
performing endotracheal intubation
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) of 1990 is
correct? - correct anwersThe ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal
employment to those who are disabled
Which of following is an effective stress management strategy? - correct anwersDeveloping a
social network outside of EMS
, General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases - correct
anwersAlarm response, Reaction, and Resistance , and Recovery
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
contaminated lancet. You should: - correct anwersReport the incident to your supervisor
What is an EMT's primary service area? - correct anwersThe main area in which the EMS agency
operates
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing
time consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on: - correct
anwersEMS Research
Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover in a situation involving a
active gunfire? - correct anwersA concrete barriacade
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is: - correct
anwersSubstance or Inappropriate patient care
Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is
correct? - correct anwersThe stages if grieving process may occur simultaneously
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars collided head-
on: the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the process of stabilizing
the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at
a safe distance , you and your partner should: - correct anwersPut on high visibility safety vest
You are caring for a driver who stuck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you
not to tell anyone.You should report the information to ___. - correct anwersThe receiving nurse
or doctor
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken, and power lines are lying
across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should: - correct anwersMark off a
danger zone around the downed lines
The simplest , yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to:
- correct anwerswash your hands in between patient contacts.
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: - correct anwershave been
infected with infected with hepatitis in the past
what should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? - correct anwersFollow the agency's written
protocols.
