West Coast EMT Block 1 questions and answers
with solutions
American Heart Association protocols are based on
evidence-based research
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with
chest pain based on:
medical director approva
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to
provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Online medical control requires
phone or radio contact with the medical director
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on
EMS research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called
time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as
self-motivation
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is
known as
communication
,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
EMS research
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
HIPAA
What is an EMT's primary service area?
The main area in which the EMS agency operates
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
Follow the agency's written protocols
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
EMT
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays
emergency medical services (EMS)?
A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS
providers?
Automated external defibrillator
Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated
Healthcare (MIH) model?
The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal
employment to those who are disabled
,Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing
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
the receiving nurse or doctor
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
patient advocacy
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick
yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
B. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
D. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
report the incident to your supervisor after the call
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
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:
Select one:
A. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
B. remove the lines with a nonconductive object.
, C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
D. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an
illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. mental disorders.
B. assessment by the EMT.
C. fear of medical personnel.
D. history of chronic disease.
. assessment by the EMT
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following
phases?
Select one:
A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
B. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
C. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
D. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
Select one:
A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B. when performing endotracheal intubation.
C. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
D. while handling needles or other sharps.
when performing endotracheal intubation.
with solutions
American Heart Association protocols are based on
evidence-based research
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with
chest pain based on:
medical director approva
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to
provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Online medical control requires
phone or radio contact with the medical director
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on
EMS research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called
time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as
self-motivation
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is
known as
communication
,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
EMS research
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
HIPAA
What is an EMT's primary service area?
The main area in which the EMS agency operates
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
Follow the agency's written protocols
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
EMT
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays
emergency medical services (EMS)?
A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS
providers?
Automated external defibrillator
Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated
Healthcare (MIH) model?
The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal
employment to those who are disabled
,Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing
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
the receiving nurse or doctor
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
patient advocacy
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick
yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
B. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
D. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
report the incident to your supervisor after the call
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
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:
Select one:
A. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
B. remove the lines with a nonconductive object.
, C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
D. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an
illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. mental disorders.
B. assessment by the EMT.
C. fear of medical personnel.
D. history of chronic disease.
. assessment by the EMT
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following
phases?
Select one:
A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
B. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
C. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
D. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
Select one:
A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B. when performing endotracheal intubation.
C. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
D. while handling needles or other sharps.
when performing endotracheal intubation.
