Ch 4 Question Flashcards
The transmission range of a(n)_________ is more limited than that of mobile or base station radio.
Portable radio
The base station may be used:
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
Base station:
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
_________ are helpful when you are away from the ambulance and need to communicate with dispatch, another unit, or medical control.
Portable radios
Digital signals are also used in some kinds of paging and tone-alerting systems because they transmit_________ and allow for more choices and flexibility.
Faster
As with all the repeater-based, a cellular telephone is useless if the equipment:
Fails
Loses power
Is damaged by severe weather or other circumstances
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
It is called a “pair of frequencies”
The principal EMS-related responsibilities of the FCC include:
Monitoring radio operations
Establishing limitations for transmitter power output
Allocating specific radio frequencies for use by EMS providers
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
Responses by other public safety agencies
You must consult with medical control to:
Notify the hospital of an incoming patient
Request advice or orders from medical control
Advise the hospital of special situations
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 list of the patient’s medications
In most areas, medical control is provided by the________ who work at the receiving hospital.
Physicians
For__________ reasons, the delivery of sophisticated care, such as assisting patients in taking medications, must be done in association with physician.
Logical
Ethical
Legal
Standard radio operating procedures are designed to:
Reduce the number of misunderstood messages
Keep transmissions brief
Develop effective radio discipline
Be sure that you report all patient information in a(n)__________ manner.
Objective
Accurate
Professional
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
Hands-on care
Depending on how the protocols are written, you may need to call medical control for direct orders to:
Administer certain treatments
When you encounter a patient who is angry, you should be mindful of your:
Tone of voice
Attitude
Body language
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
Abandoned vehicles in the median
Situations that might require special preparation on the part of the hospital include:
Hazardous situations
Mass-casualty incidents
Rescues in progress
The_________ officially occurs during your oral report at the hospital, not as a result of your radio report en route.
Transfer of care
Effective communication between the EMT and health care professionals in the receiving facility is an essential cornerstone of_________ patient care.
Effective
Efficient
Appropriate
Your_________ are critically important in gaining the trust of both the patient and family.
Gestures
Body movements
Attitude toward the patient
If the patient is hearing impaired, you should:
Speak clearly and distinctly
