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Which of the following is a role that you as an EMT would have in the quality improvement
process?
A.
Discussing a particular call with your attorney
B.
Discussing a particular call with your medical director
C.
Discussing a particular call with your family
D.
Discussing a particular call with your neighbor - ansB
The NHTSA technical assistance program assessment standards for EMS systems address the
component resource management by stating that each state must:
A.
have central control of EMS resources so that each locality and all patients have equal access
to acceptable emergency care.
B.
develop a system of specialized care for trauma patients.
C.
identify a physician as a medical director to provide medical oversight.
D.
have laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern its EMS system. - ansA
You have arrived at the ED with a patient when another call comes over the radio for your
squad to respond to a cardiac arrest. Transfer of patient care to the staff has not been
completed. What is your proper action?
A.
Stay with the patient until care is transferred to hospital staff.
B.
Leave the patient with the receptionist and give a report.
C.
Ask a security guard to watch your patient as you call dispatch.
D.
Move your patient to a hospital bed and respond to the call. - ansA
Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are generally trained to provide the following care:
A.
Ambulance transport, neonatal resuscitation, and venous access
B.
Transportation, intubation, and basic ECG interpretation
C.
Traction splinting, extrication, and tracheal bypass
D.
Bleeding control, airway management, and automated external defibrillation - ansD
Which of the following should the EMT do on every patient contact that will improve the
quality of data collected for the CQI program?
A.
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Communicate with medical direction.
B.
Read an EMS article.
C.
Practice infrequently used skills.
D.
Document carefully. - ansD
Orders from the on-duty physician given by radio or phone are referred to as:
A.
on-line medical direction.
B.
off-line medical direction.
C.
treatment policy.
D.
standing orders. - ansA
What term is used in describing the EMT's responsibility to act on behalf of the patient when
the patient is unable to do so?
A.
Patient adversary
B.
Guardian support
C.
Patient advocate
D.
Patient support - ansC
The expectation that an EMT will demonstrate good listening skills is considered a(n):
A.
ethical trait
B.
moral expectation
C.
legal expectation
D.
personal trait - ansD
Which of the following is a common step in evidence-based decision making?
A.
If evidence supports a change in practice, change your protocols and implement the changes.
B.
Review the newspapers and television reports for views on the topic in question.
C.
Do whatever those with more training tell you to do.
D.
If it isn't broken, don't fix it. - ansA
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Of the four nationally recognized levels of EMS training, which one has the least number of
classroom hours and skills taught?
A.
Emergency Medical Technician
B.
Emergency Medical Responder
C.
Advanced EMT
D.
Paramedic - ansB
You respond to the residence of a senior citizen who has fallen. You make an observation
about slippery throw rugs on the living room floor and bring this to the attention of the
patient and her family. This is an example of:
A.
injury prevention.
B.
patient assurance.
C.
patient assessment.
D.
being nonjudgmental. - ansA
A medical facility for specialized treatment of serious injuries that generally exceed most
hospital emergency departments' capabilities is commonly known as a:
A.
medical resource center.
B.
stroke center.
C.
rehabilitation center.
D.
trauma center. - ansD
n a public health emergency, an example of work EMS providers may assist with, if
authorized by state law, is:
A.
vaccination programs.
B.
firefighting duties.
C.
traffic control.
D.
searching for missing children. - ansA
The CQI program for your EMS system has identified a weakness in the abilities of two
EMTs to properly maintain an airway. What should be done with this information?
A.
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The standards should be changed to eliminate these skills from EMT practice.
B.
Nothing, as it pertains only to two of your fellow EMTs.
C.
The two EMTs should be disciplined.
D.
A remediation program should be designed for these two EMTs. - ansD
Which of the following is NOT likely to be an area of employment for an EMT?
A.
Chain restaurant
B.
Fire department
C.
Industrial warehouse
D.
Wilderness rescue - ansA
Which of the following agencies has established an assessment program with a set of
standards for EMS systems?
A.
NREMT
B.
NAEMSE
C.
USMLE
D.
NHTSA - ansD
Your EMS employer provides injury prevention education to children. This is an example of:
A.
human resources and training.
B.
communications.
C.
public information and education.
D.
medical direction. - ansC
What is the BEST way to determine whether an intervention provided by EMTs is beneficial
to patient outcomes?
A.
Perform evidence-based research on the emergency departments that received the patients
B.
Research the opinions and attitudes of the physicians who assume care after the EMTs
transfer the patients to the hospital
C.
Perform evidence-based research on that intervention in the EMS environment
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Which of the following is a role that you as an EMT would have in the quality improvement
process?
A.
Discussing a particular call with your attorney
B.
Discussing a particular call with your medical director
C.
Discussing a particular call with your family
D.
Discussing a particular call with your neighbor - ansB
The NHTSA technical assistance program assessment standards for EMS systems address the
component resource management by stating that each state must:
A.
have central control of EMS resources so that each locality and all patients have equal access
to acceptable emergency care.
B.
develop a system of specialized care for trauma patients.
C.
identify a physician as a medical director to provide medical oversight.
D.
have laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern its EMS system. - ansA
You have arrived at the ED with a patient when another call comes over the radio for your
squad to respond to a cardiac arrest. Transfer of patient care to the staff has not been
completed. What is your proper action?
A.
Stay with the patient until care is transferred to hospital staff.
B.
Leave the patient with the receptionist and give a report.
C.
Ask a security guard to watch your patient as you call dispatch.
D.
Move your patient to a hospital bed and respond to the call. - ansA
Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are generally trained to provide the following care:
A.
Ambulance transport, neonatal resuscitation, and venous access
B.
Transportation, intubation, and basic ECG interpretation
C.
Traction splinting, extrication, and tracheal bypass
D.
Bleeding control, airway management, and automated external defibrillation - ansD
Which of the following should the EMT do on every patient contact that will improve the
quality of data collected for the CQI program?
A.
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Communicate with medical direction.
B.
Read an EMS article.
C.
Practice infrequently used skills.
D.
Document carefully. - ansD
Orders from the on-duty physician given by radio or phone are referred to as:
A.
on-line medical direction.
B.
off-line medical direction.
C.
treatment policy.
D.
standing orders. - ansA
What term is used in describing the EMT's responsibility to act on behalf of the patient when
the patient is unable to do so?
A.
Patient adversary
B.
Guardian support
C.
Patient advocate
D.
Patient support - ansC
The expectation that an EMT will demonstrate good listening skills is considered a(n):
A.
ethical trait
B.
moral expectation
C.
legal expectation
D.
personal trait - ansD
Which of the following is a common step in evidence-based decision making?
A.
If evidence supports a change in practice, change your protocols and implement the changes.
B.
Review the newspapers and television reports for views on the topic in question.
C.
Do whatever those with more training tell you to do.
D.
If it isn't broken, don't fix it. - ansA
,The Comprehensive Guide Journey Through EMT
Chapters 1-14 .
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Of the four nationally recognized levels of EMS training, which one has the least number of
classroom hours and skills taught?
A.
Emergency Medical Technician
B.
Emergency Medical Responder
C.
Advanced EMT
D.
Paramedic - ansB
You respond to the residence of a senior citizen who has fallen. You make an observation
about slippery throw rugs on the living room floor and bring this to the attention of the
patient and her family. This is an example of:
A.
injury prevention.
B.
patient assurance.
C.
patient assessment.
D.
being nonjudgmental. - ansA
A medical facility for specialized treatment of serious injuries that generally exceed most
hospital emergency departments' capabilities is commonly known as a:
A.
medical resource center.
B.
stroke center.
C.
rehabilitation center.
D.
trauma center. - ansD
n a public health emergency, an example of work EMS providers may assist with, if
authorized by state law, is:
A.
vaccination programs.
B.
firefighting duties.
C.
traffic control.
D.
searching for missing children. - ansA
The CQI program for your EMS system has identified a weakness in the abilities of two
EMTs to properly maintain an airway. What should be done with this information?
A.
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The standards should be changed to eliminate these skills from EMT practice.
B.
Nothing, as it pertains only to two of your fellow EMTs.
C.
The two EMTs should be disciplined.
D.
A remediation program should be designed for these two EMTs. - ansD
Which of the following is NOT likely to be an area of employment for an EMT?
A.
Chain restaurant
B.
Fire department
C.
Industrial warehouse
D.
Wilderness rescue - ansA
Which of the following agencies has established an assessment program with a set of
standards for EMS systems?
A.
NREMT
B.
NAEMSE
C.
USMLE
D.
NHTSA - ansD
Your EMS employer provides injury prevention education to children. This is an example of:
A.
human resources and training.
B.
communications.
C.
public information and education.
D.
medical direction. - ansC
What is the BEST way to determine whether an intervention provided by EMTs is beneficial
to patient outcomes?
A.
Perform evidence-based research on the emergency departments that received the patients
B.
Research the opinions and attitudes of the physicians who assume care after the EMTs
transfer the patients to the hospital
C.
Perform evidence-based research on that intervention in the EMS environment
