Chapter 04 - Communications

Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding a “dedicated line” is correct?

A. It is a constantly open line of communication that cannot be accessed by outside users

B. It is a frequency that is sued exclusively by EMTs to communicate with one another in the field

C. It is a constantly open line of communication that is under exclusive control of a single user

D. It is a designated frequency on a portable radio that provides direct access to medical control

Answer 1

A. It is a constantly open line of communication that cannot be accessed by outside users

P 136, Communications Systems and Equipment

Question 2

A 4-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his mother’s lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child’s mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should:

A. give the child a favorite toy or blanket to hold onto and perform your assessment to the best of your ability

B. attempt to calm the child’s mother, but avoid separating her from her child because this will increase her anxiety

C. ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother

D. reassure the child’s mother that seizures in children are very common and that there is nothing to worry about

Answer 2

C. ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother

P 122, Therapeutic Communication

Question 3

You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR is driving the ambulance as you and your partner are caring for the patient. Which of the following is the MOST logical way of notifying the hospital?

A. Request that a police officer respond to the hospital to apprise the staff of your arrival

B. Wait until you arrive at the hospital and then quickly apprise the staff of the situation

C. Call the receiving hospital with your cell phone while providing patient care

D. Have the driver contact dispatch and relay the patient information to the hospital

Answer 3

D. Have the driver contact dispatch and relay the patient information to the hospital

P 142, Radio Communications

Question 4

Medical control gives you an order that seems inappropriate for the patient’s condition. After confirming that you heard the physician correctly, you should:

A. advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification

B. state that you will not carry out the order because it is inappropriate

C. obtain consent from the patient and then carry out the order as usual

D. carry out the order and then carefully document it on the run form

Answer 4

A. advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification

P 145, Radio Communications

Question 5

You could be sued for _______ if your radio report to the hospital describes the patient in a manner that injures his or her reputation.

A. libel

B. slander

C. negligence

D. assault

Answer 5

B. slander

P 143, Radio Communications