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Ch 4 Question Flashcards

0
Q

The transmission range of a(n)_________ is more limited than that of mobile or base station radio.

A

Portable radio

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The base station may be used:

A

In a single place by an operator speaking into a microphone that is connected directly to the equipment

Remotely through the telephone lines

By radio from a communication center

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Base station:

A

Usually have more power than mobile or portable radios

Have higher, more efficient antenna systems

Allow for communication with the field units at much greater distances

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_________ are helpful when you are away from the ambulance and need to communicate with dispatch, another unit, or medical control.

A

Portable radios

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4
Q

Digital signals are also used in some kinds of paging and tone-alerting systems because they transmit_________ and allow for more choices and flexibility.

A

Faster

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5
Q

As with all the repeater-based, a cellular telephone is useless if the equipment:

A

Fails

Loses power

Is damaged by severe weather or other circumstances

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Q

Which of the following is FALSE with regard to simplex mode?

A. When one party transmits, the other must wait to reply
B. You must push a button to talk
C. It is called a “pair of frequencies”
D. Radio transmissions can occur in either direction, but not simultaneously in both

A

It is called a “pair of frequencies”

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7
Q

The principal EMS-related responsibilities of the FCC include:

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Monitoring radio operations

Establishing limitations for transmitter power output

Allocating specific radio frequencies for use by EMS providers

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Information given to the responding unit(s) should include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. The number of patients
B. The time the unit will arrive
C. Allocating specific radio frequencies for use by EMS providers
D. Responses by other public safety agencies

A

Responses by other public safety agencies

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9
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You must consult with medical control to:

A

Notify the hospital of an incoming patient

Request advice or orders from medical control

Advise the hospital of special situations

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The patient report commonly includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A. A list of the patient’s medication
B. The patient’s age and gender
C. A brief history of the patient’s current problem
D. Your estimated time of arrival

A

A list of the patient’s medications

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In most areas, medical control is provided by the________ who work at the receiving hospital.

A

Physicians

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For__________ reasons, the delivery of sophisticated care, such as assisting patients in taking medications, must be done in association with physician.

A

Logical

Ethical

Legal

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13
Q

Standard radio operating procedures are designed to:

A

Reduce the number of misunderstood messages

Keep transmissions brief

Develop effective radio discipline

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Q

Be sure that you report all patient information in a(n)__________ manner.

A

Objective

Accurate

Professional

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Medical control guides the treatment of patients in the system through all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Hands-on care
B. Protocols
C. Direct orders
D. Postcall review

A

Hands-on care

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Depending on how the protocols are written, you may need to call medical control for direct orders to:

A

Administer certain treatments

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17
Q

When you encounter a patient who is angry, you should be mindful of your:

A

Tone of voice

Attitude

Body language

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18
Q

While en route to and from the scene, you should report all of the following to the dispatcher EXCEPT:

A. Any special hazards
B. Traffic delays
C. Abandoned vehicles in the median
D. Road construction

A

Abandoned vehicles in the median

19
Q

Situations that might require special preparation on the part of the hospital include:

A

Hazardous situations

Mass-casualty incidents

Rescues in progress

20
Q

The_________ officially occurs during your oral report at the hospital, not as a result of your radio report en route.

A

Transfer of care

21
Q

Effective communication between the EMT and health care professionals in the receiving facility is an essential cornerstone of_________ patient care.

A

Effective

Efficient

Appropriate

22
Q

Your_________ are critically important in gaining the trust of both the patient and family.

A

Gestures

Body movements

Attitude toward the patient

23
Q

If the patient is hearing impaired, you should:

A

Speak clearly and distinctly

24
Q

Functional age relates to the person’s:

A

Ability to function in daily activities

Mental state

Activity pattern

25
Q

When caring for a visually impaired patient, you should:

A

Try to avoid sudden movements

26
Q

When attempting to communicate with non-English-speaking patients, you should:

A

Use short, simple questions and simple words whenever possible

27
Q

The patient information that is included in the minimum data set includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A. The chief complaint
B. The time that the EMS unit arrived at the scene
C. Respirations and effort
D. Skin color and temperature

A

The time that the EMS unit arrived at the scene

28
Q

Functions of the patient care report include:

A

Continuity of care

Education

Research

29
Q

In most areas, medical control is provided by the________ who work at the receiving hospital.

A

Physicians

30
Q

For__________ reasons, the delivery of sophisticated care, such as assisting patients in taking medications, must be done in association with physician.

A

Logical

Ethical

Legal

31
Q

Standard radio operating procedures are designed to:

A

Reduce the number of misunderstood messages

Keep transmissions brief

Develop effective radio discipline

32
Q

Be sure that you report all patient information in a(n)__________ manner.

A

Objective

Accurate

Professional

33
Q

Medical control guides the treatment of patients in the system through all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Hands-on care
B. Protocols
C. Direct orders
D. Postcall review

A

Hands-on care

34
Q

Depending on how the protocols are written, you may need to call medical control for direct orders to:

A

Administer certain treatments

35
Q

When you encounter a patient who is angry, you should be mindful of your:

A

Tone of voice

Attitude

Body language

36
Q

While en route to and from the scene, you should report all of the following to the dispatcher EXCEPT:

A. Any special hazards
B. Traffic delays
C. Abandoned vehicles in the median
D. Road construction

A

Abandoned vehicles in the median

37
Q

Situations that might require special preparation on the part of the hospital include:

A

Hazardous situations

Mass-casualty incidents

Rescues in progress

38
Q

The_________ officially occurs during your oral report at the hospital, not as a result of your radio report en route.

A

Transfer of care

39
Q

Effective communication between the EMT and health care professionals in the receiving facility is an essential cornerstone of_________ patient care.

A

Effective

Efficient

Appropriate

40
Q

Your_________ are critically important in gaining the trust of both the patient and family.

A

Gestures

Body movements

Attitude toward the patient

41
Q

If the patient is hearing impaired, you should:

A

Speak clearly and distinctly

42
Q

Functional age relates to the person’s:

A

Ability to function in daily activities

Mental state

Activity pattern

43
Q

When caring for a visually impaired patient, you should:

A

Try to avoid sudden movements

44
Q

When attempting to communicate with non-English-speaking patients, you should:

A

Use short, simple questions and simple words whenever possible

45
Q

The patient information that is included in the minimum data set includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A. The chief complaint
B. The time that the EMS unit arrived at the scene
C. Respirations and effort
D. Skin color and temperature

A

The time that the EMS unit arrived at the scene

46
Q

Functions of the patient care report include:

A

Continuity of care

Education

Research

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