Ch. 1-8 PowerPoint Slide Questions (AAOS 12th Edition
ECTSI) Exam Test
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Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of
the:
A. paramedic
B. lead EMT
C. medical director
D. EMS administrator - ✔ANASWER✔-C. medical director
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided
using standing orders?
A. Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with
chest pain refuses EMS care.
,B. The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPS, and
then contacts medical control.
C. A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral
glucose to a diabetic patient.
D. Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director
for permission to give activated charcoal. - ✔ANASWER✔-B. The
EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then
contacts medical control.
Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling
and the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence. You
should:
A. immediately gain access to the patient
B. carefully enter the house and then call the police
C. retreat to a safe place until the police arrive
D. tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care -
✔ANASWER✔-C. retreat to a safe place until the police arrive
Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality
improvement (CQI)?
A. Periodic review of run reports
B. Discussion of needs for improvement
, C. Negative feedback given to those who make mistakes while on
a call
D. Remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical
director. - ✔ANASWER✔-C. Negative feedback given to those
who make mistakes while on a call
All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical
director, EXCEPT:
A. evaluating patient insurance information
B. serving as liaison to the medical community
C. ensuring that the appropriate standards are met by EMTs
D. ensuring appropriate EMT education and continuing training -
✔ANASWER✔-A. evaluating patient insurance information
Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a
person for EMS certification?
A. A misdemeanor committed at age 17
B. Driving under the influence of alcohol
C. Possessing a valid driver's license from another state
D. A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with hearing aids -
✔ANASWER✔-B. Driving under the influence of alcohol
Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority?
ECTSI) Exam Test
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
| Updated & Verified
Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of
the:
A. paramedic
B. lead EMT
C. medical director
D. EMS administrator - ✔ANASWER✔-C. medical director
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided
using standing orders?
A. Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with
chest pain refuses EMS care.
,B. The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPS, and
then contacts medical control.
C. A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral
glucose to a diabetic patient.
D. Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director
for permission to give activated charcoal. - ✔ANASWER✔-B. The
EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then
contacts medical control.
Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling
and the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence. You
should:
A. immediately gain access to the patient
B. carefully enter the house and then call the police
C. retreat to a safe place until the police arrive
D. tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care -
✔ANASWER✔-C. retreat to a safe place until the police arrive
Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality
improvement (CQI)?
A. Periodic review of run reports
B. Discussion of needs for improvement
, C. Negative feedback given to those who make mistakes while on
a call
D. Remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical
director. - ✔ANASWER✔-C. Negative feedback given to those
who make mistakes while on a call
All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical
director, EXCEPT:
A. evaluating patient insurance information
B. serving as liaison to the medical community
C. ensuring that the appropriate standards are met by EMTs
D. ensuring appropriate EMT education and continuing training -
✔ANASWER✔-A. evaluating patient insurance information
Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a
person for EMS certification?
A. A misdemeanor committed at age 17
B. Driving under the influence of alcohol
C. Possessing a valid driver's license from another state
D. A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with hearing aids -
✔ANASWER✔-B. Driving under the influence of alcohol
Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority?
