JBL questions (Chapters 1-8)
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders? -
answerThe EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then contacts
medical control.
Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the: - answerMedical
Director
Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of
breaking glass from inside the residence. You should: - answerretreat to a safe place
until the police arrive.
Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality improvement (CQI)? -
answerNegative feedback given to those who make mistakes while on a call
All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical director, EXCEPT: -
answerevaluating patient insurance information.
Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person for EMS
certification? - answerDriving under the influence of alcohol
Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority? - answerEnsuring personal
safety
A patient who requires cardiac monitoring in the field would require, at a minimum,
which level of EMS provider? - answerParamedic
Which of the following is a professional responsibility of the EMT? - answerMaintaining
a professional demeanor in even the most stressful situations
Emergency patient care occurs in progressive phases. What occurs first? -
answerIncident recognition
A disease that can be spread from person-to-person is known as: -
answercommunicable disease
The MOST effective way of preventing the spread of disease is: - answerhandwashing
While caring for a trauma patient, the EMT has blood splashed into her eyes. This is an
example of: - answerexposure
, Protective measures that prevent health care workers from coming into contact with
germs are referred to as: - answerstandard precautions
What is the second stage of response in the stress response known as the general
adaptation syndrome? - answerReaction and resistance
A condition characterized by reexperiencing an event and overresponding to stimuli that
recall the event is called: - answerposttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
______ is the fuel to make the body run. - answerfood
Which stage of grieving commonly results in blame? - answerAnger, hostility
Placards are used on: - answerbuildings
The five most common hazards associated with a structural fire include: -
answersmoke, oxygen deficiency, high ambient temperatures, toxic gases, and building
collapse.
You arrive at the scene of an older woman complaining of chest pain. In assessing her,
she holds her arm out for you to take her blood pressure. This is an example of: -
answerexpressed consent.
Which of the following is an example of abandonment? - answerAn AEMT transfers
care of a patient to an EMR.
The unauthorized confinement of a person is called: - answerfalse imprisonment.
Failure of the EMT to provide the same care as another EMT with the same training is
called: - answernegligence
An 8-year-old boy was struck by a car,
is unconscious, and is bleeding from the mouth. A police officer tells you that he is
unable to contact the child's parents.
You should: - answercontinue to treat the child and transport as soon as possible.
An advance directive is: - answera written document that specifies the care you should
provide if the patient is unable to make decisions.
Which of the following patients is competent and can legally refuse EMS care? -
answerA conscious and alert woman who is in severe pain from a broken leg
You are treating a patient with an apparent emotional crisis. After the patient refuses
treatment, you tell him that you will call the police and have him restrained if he does not
give you consent. Your actions in this case are an example of: - answerassault
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders? -
answerThe EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then contacts
medical control.
Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the: - answerMedical
Director
Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of
breaking glass from inside the residence. You should: - answerretreat to a safe place
until the police arrive.
Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality improvement (CQI)? -
answerNegative feedback given to those who make mistakes while on a call
All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical director, EXCEPT: -
answerevaluating patient insurance information.
Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person for EMS
certification? - answerDriving under the influence of alcohol
Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority? - answerEnsuring personal
safety
A patient who requires cardiac monitoring in the field would require, at a minimum,
which level of EMS provider? - answerParamedic
Which of the following is a professional responsibility of the EMT? - answerMaintaining
a professional demeanor in even the most stressful situations
Emergency patient care occurs in progressive phases. What occurs first? -
answerIncident recognition
A disease that can be spread from person-to-person is known as: -
answercommunicable disease
The MOST effective way of preventing the spread of disease is: - answerhandwashing
While caring for a trauma patient, the EMT has blood splashed into her eyes. This is an
example of: - answerexposure
, Protective measures that prevent health care workers from coming into contact with
germs are referred to as: - answerstandard precautions
What is the second stage of response in the stress response known as the general
adaptation syndrome? - answerReaction and resistance
A condition characterized by reexperiencing an event and overresponding to stimuli that
recall the event is called: - answerposttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
______ is the fuel to make the body run. - answerfood
Which stage of grieving commonly results in blame? - answerAnger, hostility
Placards are used on: - answerbuildings
The five most common hazards associated with a structural fire include: -
answersmoke, oxygen deficiency, high ambient temperatures, toxic gases, and building
collapse.
You arrive at the scene of an older woman complaining of chest pain. In assessing her,
she holds her arm out for you to take her blood pressure. This is an example of: -
answerexpressed consent.
Which of the following is an example of abandonment? - answerAn AEMT transfers
care of a patient to an EMR.
The unauthorized confinement of a person is called: - answerfalse imprisonment.
Failure of the EMT to provide the same care as another EMT with the same training is
called: - answernegligence
An 8-year-old boy was struck by a car,
is unconscious, and is bleeding from the mouth. A police officer tells you that he is
unable to contact the child's parents.
You should: - answercontinue to treat the child and transport as soon as possible.
An advance directive is: - answera written document that specifies the care you should
provide if the patient is unable to make decisions.
Which of the following patients is competent and can legally refuse EMS care? -
answerA conscious and alert woman who is in severe pain from a broken leg
You are treating a patient with an apparent emotional crisis. After the patient refuses
treatment, you tell him that you will call the police and have him restrained if he does not
give you consent. Your actions in this case are an example of: - answerassault
