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Ch. 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Training to be an Advanced EMT includes all the knowledge and skills of:

A) Emergency Medical Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians.
B) Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
C) any EMS professional.
D) Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders.

A

A) Emergency Medical Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians.

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Self-motivation means doing things that need to be done:

A) based on standing orders.
B) because you are told.
C) on your own initiative.
D) to earn certification.

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C) on your own initiative.

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What is conveyed through adherence to a set of values and behavior that are accepted as defining features of a given occupation?

A) Evidence-based practice
B) Confidence
C) Motivation
D) Professionalism

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D) Professionalism

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By the time Advanced EMT training is completed, the AEMT will have completed how many hours of education as a health care provider?

A) 150 to 250
B) 240 to 350
C) 300 to 440
D) 400 to 640

A

C) 300 to 440

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Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A) An EMR license is a prerequisite for EMT.
B) EMT training is a prerequisite for Advanced EMT.
C) AEMTs provide complex patient assessments.
D) The AEMT core program includes 1000 hours of education.

A

B) EMT training is a prerequisite for Advanced EMT.

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Before you can render care to a patient, you MUST:

A) ensure your emergency vehicle is in good working order.
B) compile a list of the patient’s medications.
C) call medical direction for orders.
D) wait to have a paramedic on scene.

A

A) ensure your emergency vehicle is in good working order.

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Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.

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All of the following are important to providing medical care safely, EXCEPT:

A) using appropriate personal protective equipment.
B) double checking medication doses.
C) driving with “due regard.”
D) wearing a N-95 respirator during extrication.

A

D) wearing a N-95 respirator during extrication.

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Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT, including professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.

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Who is responsible for on-scene safety of EMS providers?

A) Traffic director
B) Law enforcement
C) All crew members
D) Triage officer

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C) All crew members

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding “evidenced based practice”?

A) It does not require significant prehospital research.
B) It may challenge previously unquestioned practices.
C) It only evaluates evidence of validity.
D) It relies on traditional treatment techniques.

A

B) It may challenge previously unquestioned practices.

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Maintaining AEMT certification or the license to practice as an AEMT is the responsibility of the:

A) system’s medical director.
B) system’s training officer.
C) AEMT.
D) shift supervisor.

A

C) AEMT.

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To maintain your license or certification, all of the following are required EXCEPT:

A) documentation of mandatory continuing education activities.
B) submission of a CPR card.
C) payment of fees for renewal.
D) evidence of a negative TB skin test.

A

D) evidence of a negative TB skin test.

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When interacting with other health care providers, it is important that you:

A) tell them that you know what you are doing.
B) communicate respectfully.
C) critique their patient care skills.
D) demonstrate that you are in charge.

A

B) communicate respectfully.

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Which of the following demonstrates “integrity”?

A) Being thorough, accurate, and honest on your daily vehicle and equipment checklists
B) Showing compassion and understanding for others
C) Changing out the oxygen cylinder when it gets low without being asked
D) Keeping your fingernails clean and trimmed

A

A) Being thorough, accurate, and honest on your daily vehicle and equipment checklists

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Looking at something from the patient’s point of view is an example of:

A) self-motivation.
B) empathy.
C) integrity.
D) sympathy.

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B) empathy.

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Cleaning the surfaces of the patient care compartment without being asked is an example of:

A) self-motivation.
B) empathy.
C) integrity.
D) professionalism.

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A) self-motivation.

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16
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One of the leading factors in making mistakes is:

A) putting your patient’s welfare first.
B) observing the “golden rule.”
C) reading too many EMS journals.
D) being overconfident about your skills.

A

D) being overconfident about your skills.

Page Ref: 12
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.

17
Q

It is the employer’s responsibility to:

A) provide continuing education opportunities.
B) pay for employee’s certifications or license renewals.
C) provide a training officer or a mentor for new employees.
D) give employees time off to take refresher courses.

A

C) provide a training officer or a mentor for new employees.

Page Ref: 12
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.

18
Q

Effective teamwork depends upon:

A) good communication skills.
B) showing empathy for your patients.
C) proper hygiene and sanitation.
D) reassuring patients with your demeanor.

A

A) good communication skills.

Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.

19
Q

Good time management includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A) getting to work on time.
B) prioritizing your tasks.
C) proper documentation.
D) performing tasks in a timely manner.

A

C) proper documentation.

Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics of the Advanced EMT.

20
Q

Addressing your patient as Mrs. Smith rather than “Sweetie” BEST demonstrates:

A) empathy.
B) respect.
C) diplomacy.
D) teamwork.

A

B) respect.

Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics of the Advanced EMT.

21
Q

The AEMT’s responsibility to support or promote the needs and rights of patients is considered:

A) patient advocacy.
B) empathy.
C) social protection.
D) patient promotion.

A

A) patient advocacy.

Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics of the Advanced EMT.

22
Q

Which of the following EMS providers can provide both basic and limited advanced skills that focus on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients?

A) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
B) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
C) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
D) Paramedic

A

C) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Page Ref: 7, Table 1-2
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics of the Advanced EMT.

23
Q

When performing EMS tasks, which of the following would have the greatest potential for errors?

A) Communicating either orally or verbally
B) Taking the patient’s blood pressure
C) Knowing the healthy range for a patient’s heart rate
D) Identifying the highest-level trauma center in your area

A

A) Communicating either orally or verbally

Page Ref: 9, Table 1-3
Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT, including professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.

24
Q

Certification:

A) can only be granted by the medical director.
B) does not give legal permission to practice.
C) provides permission from a governmental agency to engage in a profession.
D) is not typically granted to Advanced EMTs.

A

B) does not give legal permission to practice.

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Objective: 1.5 Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the Advanced EMT, including professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.

25
Q

Protocols and standing orders for your EMS service are available through your:

A) employer.
B) state EMS office.
C) local EMS chapter.
D) national EMS organization.

A

A) employer.

Page Ref: 8
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics of the Advanced EMT.

26
Q

Listening carefully to make sure you get the patient’s history correct, adhering to proper procedures, and taking appropriate safety precautions when caring for patients are examples of:

A) patient advocacy.
B) careful delivery of service.
C) proper time management.
D) teamwork.

A

B) careful delivery of service.

Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.2 Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics of the Advanced EMT.

27
Q

An Advanced EMT’s authorization to practice is based on each of the following EXCEPT:

A) employer policies and procedures.
B) state legislation.
C) guidance provided by a physician medical director.
D) patient evaluations of the AEMT’s care.

A

D) patient evaluations of the AEMT’s care.

Page Ref: 8
Objective: 1.4 Place the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT in the larger contexts of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.

28
Q

Using the BEST available research evidence to guide patient assessment and care is an example of:

A) evidenced-based practice.
B) proper protocol training.
C) best practices.
D) professional conduct.

A

A) evidenced-based practice.

Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.1 Define key terms introduced in this chapter.

29
Q

Where can you find the specific scope of practice for an AEMT?

A) In the AEMT textbook
B) From your state EMS office
C) Standard Procedures manual
D) Regional protocol manual

A

B) From your state EMS office

Page Ref: 8
Objective: 1.1 Define key terms introduced in this chapter.

30
Q

30) An AEMT is allowed to administer some medications through an intravenous line, which is considered part of the:

A) standard protocols.
B) scope of practice.
C) delegation of practice.
D) National Standard curriculum.

A

B) scope of practice.

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Objective: 1.3 Describe the scope of practice of the Advanced EMT.

31
Q

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the scope of practice of the AEMT?

A) Only the most simple, noninvasive treatments are within the scope of practice of AEMTs.
B) AEMTs are responsible for providing manual defibrillation.
C) AEMTs are allowed to administer narcotic medications.
D) AEMTs may administer some medications via specific routes.

A

D) AEMTs may administer some medications via specific routes.

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Objective: 1.3 Describe the scope of practice of the Advanced EMT.

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