CHAPTER ONE Professor Quiz – Flashcards
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EMRs such as fire fighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers, are an integral part of the EMS system because:
Select one:
A. the average response time for the EMT crew is approximately 15 minutes.
B. they can initiate certain ALS procedures before EMS arrival.
C. they are usually trained to assist paramedics with certain procedures.
D. they have the skills necessary to initiate immediate care and assist the EMTs on their arrival.
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D
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Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
Select one:
A. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
C. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
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D.
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You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a transport will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an example of __________.
Select one:
A. patient advocacy.
B. undue hardship.
C. scope of practice.
D. abuse of authority.
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A
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As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
Select one:
A. the patient's condition.
B. your local EMS protocols.
C. the transport time to the hospital.
D. an order from a paramedic.
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B.
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Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________.
Select one:
A. the experiences of EMTs.
B. EMS research.
C. the opinions of physicians.
D. an EMS agency's fiscal resources.
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B
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The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-confidence.
B. effective communication.
C. scene leadership.
D. teamwork and diplomacy.
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B
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American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
Select one:
A. evidence-based research.
B. theories ready for field trial.
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists.
D. trends in the EMS community.
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A.
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The EMT certification exam is designed to __________.
Select one:
A. ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills.
B. rank EMTs based on performance on the certification exam.
C. provide EMTs with the best possible wage once certification is achieved.
D. identify those EMTs who are prepared for advanced levels of training.
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A.
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A layperson is often trained to perform all of the following skills, EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. insertion of an oropharyngeal airway.
B. one- or two-rescuer CPR.
C. control of life-threatening bleeding.
D. splinting of a possible fracture.
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A.
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The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________.
Select one:
A. HIPAA.
B. APGAR.
C. DCAP.
D. CQI.
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A.
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The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation.
Select one:
A. human resources department
B. office of the medical director
C. EMS administrator or chief
D. local public health department
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A.
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National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
Select one:
A. facilitate a national EMS labor group.
B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels.
C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States.
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director.
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C.
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The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.
Select one:
A. diplomacy.
B. time management.
C. self-motivation.
D. self-confidence.
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C.
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If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should:
Select one:
A. recognize that any such conviction will disqualify him or her from EMT licensure.
B. send an official request to the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) to seek approval to take the EMT exam.
C. wait at least 24 months before taking another state-approved EMT class.
D. contact the state EMS office for more information.
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D.
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Online medical control requires __________.
Select one:
A. phone or radio contact with the medical director.
B. a physician's presence on the scene of the call.
C. written protocols approved by medical control.
D. the presence of an advanced-level provider.
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A.
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EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the:
Select one:
A. National Association of EMTs.
B. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
C. National Registry of EMTs.
D. individual state's EMS protocols.
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B.
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The EMT's first priority is __________.
Select one:
A. treatment and transport.
B. empathy for all patients.
C. rapid response.
D. personal safety.
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D.
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What is an EMT's primary service area?
Select one:
A. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
B. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
C. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
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A.
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Cardiac monitoring, pharmacological interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of the:
Select one:
A. paramedic.
B. EMR.
C. AEMT.
D. EMT.
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A.
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What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
Select one:
A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments.
B. Deviate from established standards when necessary.
C. Follow the agency's written protocols.
D. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times.
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C.
