EMT Basic Medical Exam

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. Select one: A. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels C. unify EMS providers under a single medical director D. facilitate a national EMS labor group A. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? Select one: A. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam. B. The minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled. C. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. D. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability. C. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. Select one: A. self-confidence B. scene leadership C. teamwork and diplomacy D. communication D. communication As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. the transport time to the hospital. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. medical director approval. D. medical director approval. Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? Select one: A. EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever B. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up" C. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination D. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic C. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? Select one: A. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times. B. Follow the agency's written protocols. C. Deviate from established standards when necessary. D. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments. B. Follow the agency's written protocols. You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone. You should report the information to __________. Select one: a. your medical director b. the state motor vehicle department c. the receiving nurse or doctor d. law enforcement personnel c. the receiving nurse or doctor (Chapter 1, page 27) Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? Select one: A. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting B. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients C. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients D. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured D. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured he EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________. Select one: A. APGAR B. CQI C. HIPAA D. DCAP C. HIPAA What is an EMT's primary service area? Select one: A. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates C. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care D. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director B. The 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: A. the lead EMT's decision. B. EMS research. C. regional trauma guidelines. D. local protocols. B. EMS research. American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________. Select one: A. self-motivation B. diplomacy C. self-confidence D. time management A. self-motivation Online medical control requires __________. Select one: A. written protocols approved by medical control B. the presence of an advanced-level provider C. phone or radio contact with the medical director D. a physician's presence on the scene of the call A. written protocols approved by medical control Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? Select one: A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs. B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT. C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________. Select one: A. an EMS agency's fiscal resources B. the experiences of EMTs C. EMS research D. the opinions of physicians C. EMS research The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________. Select one: A. patient empathy B. time management C. patient advocacy D. integrity B. time management Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? Select one: A. EMR B. EMT C. Paramedic D. AEMT B. EMT 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 __________. Select one: A. patient advocacy B. abuse of authority C. scope of practice D. undue hardship A. patient advocacy Add or remove terms You can also click the terms or definitions to blur or reveal them