Chapter 1 (incomplete)

Question 1

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
Select one:
A. trends in the EMS community
B. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
C. theories ready for field trial
D. evidence-based research

Answer 1

D. evidence-based research

Question 2

As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
Select one:
A. the transport time to the hospital.
B. medical director approval.
C. the patient’s condition.
D. an order from a paramedic.

Answer 2

B. medical director approval.

Question 3

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
Select one:
A. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
B. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
C. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
D. facilitate a national EMS labor group

Answer 3

B. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States

Question 4

Online medical control requires __________.
Select one:
A. written protocols approved by medical control
B. phone or radio contact with the medical director
C. the presence of an advanced-level provider
D. a physician’s presence on the scene of the call

Answer 4

B. phone or radio contact with the medical director

Question 5

Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________.
Select one:
A. the opinions of physicians
B. the experiences of EMTs
C. an EMS agency’s fiscal resources
D. EMS research

Answer 5

D. EMS research

Question 6

The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.
Select one:
A. time management
B. patient empathy
C. patient advocacy
D. integrity

Answer 6

A. time management

Question 7

The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.
Select one:
A. diplomacy
B. time management
C. self-confidence
D. self-motivation

Answer 7

D. self-motivation

Question 8

The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
Select one:
A. local protocols.
B. the lead EMT’s decision.
C. EMS research.
D. regional trauma guidelines.

Answer 8

C. EMS research

Question 9

The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient’s privacy according to _____________.
Select one:
A. CQI
B. APGAR
C. DCAP
D. HIPAA

Answer 9

D. HIPAA

Question 10

What is an EMT’s primary service area?
Select one:
A. The area serviced by the EMT’s medical director
B. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
C. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call

Answer 10

C. The main area in which the EMS agency operates

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

C. Follow the agency’s written protocols.

Question 12

Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
Select one:
A. Paramedic
B. EMR
C. EMT
D. AEMT

Answer 12

C. EMT

Question 13

Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)?
Select one:
A. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients
B. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients
C. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting
D. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured

Answer 13

D. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured

Question 14

Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers?
Select one:
A. Automatic transport ventilators
B. Multilumen airways
C. Needle decompression
D. Automated external defibrillator

Answer 14

D. Automated external defibrillator

Question 15

Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model?
Select one:
A. The paramedic administers a patient’s flu vaccination
B. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is “acting up”
C. EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever
D. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic

Answer 15

A. The paramedic administers a patient’s flu vaccination

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
Select one:
A. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability.
B. The minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled.
C. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled.
D. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam.

Answer 16

C. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
Select one:
A. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
B. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
C. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
D. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.

Answer 17

C. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing

Question 18

You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone. You should report the information to __________.
Select one:
a. the state motor vehicle department
b. your medical director
c. law enforcement personnel
d. the receiving nurse or doctor

Answer 18

d. the receiving nurse of doctor

Question 19

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. abuse of authority
C. undue hardship
D. scope of practice

Answer 19

A. patient advocacy

Question 20

According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
Select one:
a. assist the patient with certain prescribed medications.
b. insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids.
c. interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
d. administer epinephrine viw the subcutaneous route.

Answer 20

a. assist the patient with certain prescribed medications