EMT JBLEARNING PARAMEDIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

EMT JBLEARNING PARAMEDIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM In the United States, mobile intensive care units (MICUs) initially were staffed by: a) physicians b) registered nursed c) funeral home directors d) nonphysician providers - d) nonphysician providers The EMS network begins: a) by educating dispatchers b) with citizen involvement c) when an injury has occurred d) when paramedics are notified - b) with citizen involvement which of the following statements regarding the EMT is correct? a) Manual defibrillation is a skill that all EMTs are required to learn and perform b) In some states, EMTs are trained in advanced airway management and IV therapy. c) There are far more certified paramedics in the United States than there are EMTs. d) EMTs are licensed and can provide basic life support without medical direction. - b) In some states, EMTs are trained in advanced airway management and IV therapy. The 2009 National EMS Education Standards: a) clearly state that all paramedic training programs must be at least 1,200 hours in length. b) require inclusion of a college-level pathophysiology course within the paramedic program. c) mandate that the paramedic designation must be achieved through an associate degree program d) outline the minimum knowledge base that the paramedic must possess in order to function in the field - d) outline the minimum knowledge base that the paramedic must possess in order to function in the field Records of your education, state or local credentials, and recertification are held by a recognized agency through a process called: a) licensure b) reciprocity. c) registration. d) certification - c) registration. In order to provide the best possible patient care, the paramedic must: a) disregard negative judgments made by the patient. b) project a sympathetic demeanor toward all patients c) appear competent, even if he or she feels incompetent. d) establish and maintain credibility and instill confidence - d) establish and maintain credibility and instill confidence After ensuring your own personal safety, your next priority should be to: a) ensure the safety of your patient. b) proceed quickly with patient care. c) make sure that your partner is safe. d) provide safety for any bystanders - c) make sure that your partner is safe. The MAIN benefit to online medical control is that it: a) affords the paramedic better protection against a lawsuit b) provides an immediate and specific patient care resource. c) allows the physician and paramedic to develop a rapport d) facilitates a faster transport to the emergency department - b) provides an immediate and specific patient care resource. A CQI program should primarily focus on: a) modifying protocols as needed b) improving patient care delivery. c) identifying incompetent medics d) reviewing all patient care reports - b) improving patient care delivery EMS protocol development, training methodologies, and equipment use decisions are based mainly on? a) evidence b) experience c) personal opinion d) public preference - a) evidence The judicial branch at the state level is responsible for: a) establishing and defining the law. b) reporting to the governor in the state capitol c) resolving disputes based on interpretation of law d) carrying out and administering the laws - c) resolving disputes based on interpretation of law The aspect of the HIPAA is MOST pertinent to the paramedic? a) recovering funds from insurance companies b) documenting a thorough patient assessment c) ensuring that the patient's privacy is protected d) disclosing patient information to the media - c) ensuring that the patient's privacy is protected it is important to become in a national or state EMS organization, such as the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) or the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMO), because: a) these organization offer continuing education for all EMS providers b) such organization have an impact on the future direction of EMS c) such organizations promote unique EMS training standards for each state d) membership in a professional organization is a tax-deductible expense - b) such organization have an impact on the future direction of EMS Mobile army surgical hospitals (M*A*S*H) saved thousands of soldiers' lives during the Korean war by: a) deploying combat medics to retrieve wounded soldiers b) using helicopters to airlift casualties to the United States c) bringing the hospital facilities closer to the battlefield d) performing surgery within 30 minutes of the injury - c) bringing the hospital facilities closer to the battlefield a paramedic is considered a health care professional, and as such should: a) meet societal expectations whether he or she is on or off duty b) demand respect from others who are in the EMS profession c) maintain higher standards than other health care professionals d) obtain more than the required amount of continuing education - a) meet societal expectations whether he or she is on or off duty. A major recommendation made by the 2009 EMS Education Standards for paramedic training was the: a) addition of 750 hours of clinical and field training above and beyond classroom education. b) removal of endotracheal intubation from the minimum core content of the training program c) prerequisite that all paramedic students possess a minimum of an associate's degree d) inclusion of a college-level anatomy and physiology course as part of the training program. - d) inclusion of a college-level anatomy and physiology course as part of the training program. if an emergency medical responder is appropriately trained and competent, he or she should be able to: a) detect signs of patient deterioration, obtain baseline vital signs, and give IV fluids to maintain adequate perfusion. b) perform lifesaving interventions and transport the patient after paramedics have performed a detailed physical exam c) recognize the seriousness of a patient's condition, provide basic life support care, and relay information to the paramedic. d) develop a field diagnosis of the patient's problem, perform limited advanced airway techniques, and update responding paramedics. - c) recognize the seriousness of a patient's condition, provide basic life support care, and relay information to the paramedic. an advanced directive is MOST accurately defined as a: a) legal document that describes which life-sustaining procedures are to be performed if the patient's condition acutely deteriorates. b) general guideline provide to the paramedic by the medical director that stipulates the level of care provided to terminally ill patients c) written document that expresses the wants, needs, and desires of a patient in reference to his or her future medical care. d) notarized document that is executed by a terminally ill patient's family when the patient develops cardiopulmonary arrest. - c) written document that expresses the wants, needs, and desires of a patient in reference to his or her future medical care. a major distinction between a paramedic and an EMT is that the paramedic: a) carries out advanced pharmacologic skills b) can function independently of a physician c) is held to higher professional standard d) is more likely to be sued for negligence - a) carries out advanced pharmacologic skills The main goal of any CQI program is to: a) identify and remove paramedic who are not competent. b) promptly correct any problems once they are identified c) revamp protocols based on the current standards of care. d) assess for ongoing improvement before a problem arises. - d) assess for ongoing improvement before a problem arises. every decision regarding patient care that a paramedic makes should be based on the: a) patient's family's personal requests b) standards of good medical care. c) possible legal ramifications involved d) patient's perception of the problem. - b) standards of good medical care. when caring for any patient, it is important to remember that: a) your morals standards should affect the way your treat the patient. b) the patient likely shares the same moral standards that you do. c) your moral standards may conflict with the patient's best interests. d) the patient's wishes and your moral standards are often the same. - c) your moral standards may conflict with the patient's best interests. Performing the functions of a paramedic prior to licensure is: a) unlawful b) unethical c) permissible d) immoral - a) unlawful when responding to an emergency scence, it is MOST important to: a) proceed in a manner that is timely and safe. b) use your siren to move heavy traffic out of the way. c) stay at least 10' behind any cars front of you d) moderately exceed the speed limit when possible - a) proceed in a manner that is timely and safe what instructions or guidance would an emergency medical dispatcher MOST likely provide to a caller? a) how to properly use a bag-mask device b) how to obtain a blood pressure by palpation c) how to administer prescribed antihypertensives d) how to control bleeding and perform CPR. - d) how to control bleeding and perform CPR. the main purpose of continuing education is to: a) recall material that was learned previously. b) remain current with the latest treatment guidelines. c) facilitate networking of EMS personnel. d) allow EMS personnel to function at a higher level. - b) remain current with the latest treatment guidelines. as an advocate of your patient, you must: a) allow your personal feelings to affect the quality of care that you provide to your patients. b) treat all your patients the same, regardless of differences in lifestyles, culture, and personal values. c) keep suspicious of abuse or neglect to yourself if the patient fears retribution from the abuser d) act in the patient's best interest and remain respectful of his or her wishes and beliefs. - d) act in the patient's best interest and remain respectful of his or her wishes and beliefs