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Earliest documented emergency medical service. Correct Answer-In 1790 the French began transporting wounded soldiers from the battlefield. Who developed the first emergency medical standards? Correct Answer-U.S. Department of Transportation What is enhanced 911? Correct Answer-Dispatchers are able to determine location of the caller. Minimum level of certification to run on an ambulance crew. Correct Answer-EMT Evaluation of patient's condition is done by doing a ___. Correct Answer-Patie...

Which of the following refers to a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS system? A. System effectiveness management B. Total quality system C. Quality improvement D. Process Improvement Plan (PIP) Correct Answer-C. Quality improvement In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the agencies with the development of emergency medical service standards? A. U.S. Department of the Interior B. U.S. Department of Health Services C. U.S. Depar...

Subjective Information Correct Answer-Information that is gathered from a prospective client to give the health and fitness professional feedback regarding personal history such as occupation, lifestyle and medical background. Program Design Correct Answer-A purposeful system or plan put together to help an individual achieve a specific goal. Biomechanics Correct Answer-A study that uses principals of physics to quantitatively study how forces interact within a living body. Dietary Supple...

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. -provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -unify EMS providers under a single medical director -facilitate a national EMS labor group -reduce expenses at the local and state levels Correct Answer-Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____. -HIPAA -CQI -APGAR -DCAP Correct Answer-HIPAA Which ...

disadvantage of resin bonded denture- maryland bridge Correct Answer-debonding advantage of a maryland bridge Correct Answer-less tooth reduction what is gutta percha made out of Correct Answer-zinc oxide what drug increases the concentration of lidocaine in the blood Correct Answer-propanolol best initial treatment for maxillary oroantro fistula (sinus perf) Correct Answer-antibiotic and irrigation - depends on the size: <2mm - DO NOTHING; 2-6mm: AB, nasal decongestant and figure 8 sutu...

The laboratory report on a patient indicates a hemoglobin level of 7g/dL. Which of the following is the first action for the medical assistant to take? Notify patient, Inform the patient, Record the results in the medical record, Repeat the test to insure accuracy. Correct Answer-Notify the Provider ( Because the results indicate a critically low level of hemoglobin level, the assistant should notify the provider). A medical assistant is preparing a patient to have cryosurgery following an a...

A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? Correct AnswerShortness of breath (SOB) Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? Correct Answer-Count the respiration's while the pati...

d) shortness of breath Other manifestations include edema and fatigue Correct Answer-A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an exam by the provider. Which of the following manifestation should the assistant expect? a) palpitations b) headaches c) chest pain d) shortness of breath a) count the respirations while the patient thinks the pulse is being taken To obtain the most accurate reading, this must be done when the patient is not expectin...

Chief Complaint Correct Answer-the reason why the patient came to see the physician. History of Present Illness Correct Answer-explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the illness. Past,family,and social history Correct Answer-summary of personal and family health problems as well as social to include marital status, occupation, use of drugs, etc. Body Processes necessary for life: Correct Answer-Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function Vital Signs of body function: Correct Answ...

CC Correct Answer-Chief Complaint Segment Correct Answer-Line between two wave forms P-wave Correct Answer-Atrial Depolarization How many 1mm boxes are in a 6 second Rythm strip? Correct Answer-30 one millimeter boxes The SA node represents which waveform on the ekg? Correct Answer-Only the P-wave What is the reading you can get from the RR interval? Correct Answer-Ventricular Pulse What is the primary stage of Hemolisis? Correct Answer-Vascular phase and platelet phase together What is E...

A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure reading from an adult patient. For which of the following readings should the assistant contact the provider? A. 100/60 B. 98/68 C. 104/45 D. 122/60 Correct Answer-C. 104/45 Which of the following resources should a medical assistant use to obtain the OUTSIDE lab results of a patient? A. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) B. Electronic Health Record (EHR) C. Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) D. Explanation of Benefits (EOB) Correct Answer-B...

Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above Correct Answer-e. All of the above Stimulating the vagus nerve typically produces: a. A decrease in the heart rate b. An increase in the heart rate c. An increase in stroke volume d. No change Correct Answer-a. A decrease in the heart rate The vagus nerve begins maturation 26 to 28 weeks. Its dominance results in what effect to the ...

During a routing venipuncture the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. Which condition is most like to occur in the patient. Correct Answer-Syncope Syncope means Correct Answer-fainting diaphoretic means Correct Answer-sweaty Which action should the PCT take when preparing to transfer a patient from a bed to a stretcher Correct Answer-Elevate the bed at a position Equal to the hieght of the stretcher A PCT should collect patient sputum when Corre

1. DM peripheral neuropathy prescribed pregabalin x 2 weeks; reports diminished foot pain. Nurse notes no improvement in healing of several toe ulcers A. Review plan for strategies used to manage foot ulcers B. Reassure patient ulcers take several months to heal C. Explain that dose will need to increase D. Withhold next dose until HCP is notified Correct Answer-ANS: A 2. DM Type 2 managed with glimepiride prescribed with additional injectable exenatide. Nurse should teach: A. Notify HCP...

2 Correct Answer-Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a toddler-age client? 1 Assessing vital signs 2 Monitoring urine output 3 Conducting a behavioral assessment 4 Providing education to reduce lead exposure 2 Correct Answer-A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The client also has asthma. Which drug would the nurse recommend be avoided in this client? 1 Ribavirin 2 Zanamivir 3 Oseltamivir 4 Amantadine 1 Correct Answer-Whi...

A client who is taking an oral dose of tetracycline reports gastrointestinal upset. Which snack should the nurse instruct the client to take with the tetracycline? a. Fruit-flavored yogurt b. Toasted wheat bread and jelly c. Cold cereal with skim milk d. Cheese and crackers Correct Answer-B. The nurse is assessing the eyes of a client who just received mydriatic eye drops. Which physiological function of the eye will not respond during the therapeutic period after administration of eye dr...

increases force of contraction Correct Answer-What is the positive inotrope for Digoxin do? decreases heart rate Correct Answer-What is the negative chronotrope for Digoxin do? take apical pulse for one full minute Correct Answer-How do you assess for the positive inotrope and negative chronotrope of digoxin? Normal digoxin level Correct Answer-0.5-2 ng/mL Normal serum potassium (K+) level Correct Answer-3.5-5.0 mEq/L YES Correct Answer-Do low potassium or magnesium levels increase the ris...

C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Correct Answer-Most EMT training programs are based on standards developed by the: A. American Red Cross (ARC). B. American Heart Association (AHA). C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). D. National Institutes of Health (NIH). D. being pleasant, cooperative, and sincere, and a good listener. Correct Answer-An EMT can inspire patient confidence and cooperation by: A. transporting the patient from...

What drug causes gingival hyperplasia Correct Answer-Nifedipine Cyclosporine Large space (diastema) between #11 and #12. What do you do? Correct Answer-Leave alone (no impalnts or bridges) Papilloma on tongue Correct AnswerMucocele. How is this treated? Correct Answer-Excise with salivary gland remnants What is the greatest problem with resin bonded bridges Correct Answer-Debonding How long before you can treat Hep A patient Correct Answer-tx after 1 week (called Jaundice) How should an a...

1st in order of draw Correct Answer-Yellow Tubes Which tube is sterile? Correct Answer-Yellow Topped Tubes Additive for Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-SPS, ACD Common Test for Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-Blood Cultures Department: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-Microbiology Inversion: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-8-10 times Specimen: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-Whole Blood 2nd in order of draw Correct Answer-Light Blue Tubes Additive: Light Blue Tubes Correct Answer-Sodium Citrate Common Test:...