Chapter 1 Questions Flashcards
Which most accurately describes the term professionalism? A) Adherence to standards of conduct B) Uniform standards of appearance C) Charge for services rendered D) Public trust in the individual
A) Adherence to standards of conduct
Which behavior by a paramedic is the best example of self-motivation? A) Listening actively and accurately B) Accepting constructive criticism C) Ensuring that uniforms are clean D) Trusting personal judgements
B) Accepting constructive criticism
A paramedic is assisting the medical director with the development of a new treatment protocol. The medical director asks the paramedic to conduct an observational study of the treatment protocol. Which course of action would be closest to the expectations of the medical director?
A) Change the protocol in incremental steps, assessing the impact of each incremental change
B) Pilot the new protocol, and assess outcome before and after the change
C) Divide crews into two groups, one using the new protocol and one using the old protocol, and compare the outcomes of the groups.
D) Survey other EMS systems, and describe the protocols used by each
D) Survey other EMS systems, and describe the protocols used by each
The practice of physician participation in education, equipment selection, and development of protocols for EMS systems is best described by which term? A) Medical direction B) Administrative interface C) Physician extension D) Medical conscience
A) Medical direction
Which term refers to a process by which an authority grants permission to engage in an activity that would otherwise be unlawful? A) Registration B) Licensure C) Professionalism D) Certification
B) Licensure
Which characteristic differentiates EMT-paramedics from other recognized levels of EMS training?
A) Advanced training in drug therapy
B) Advanced training in emergency vehicle operations
C) Advanced training in injury prevention
D) Advanced training in medical incident command
A) Advanced training in drug therapy
National standard curricula for EMS providers are established by which agency?
A) Occupational Safety and Health and Human Administration
B) Department of Health and Human Services
C) Federal Emergency Management Agency
D) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
D) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Quality assurance (QA) differs from continuous quality improvement (CQI) in that CQI
A) Focuses on the individual and not on the system
B) Focuses on punitive action
C) Is less rigid and considers many factors
D) Identifies deviations from a standard and makes corrections
C) Is less rigid and considers many factors
Which behavior by a paramedic demonstrates self-confidence?
A) Not needing to confirm drug dosages before administration of any medication
B) Completing assessment and treatment plans without consulting a partner
C) Insisting on online medical control for clearly indicated standing orders
D) Trusting personal judgement on the need for endotracheal intubation
D) Trusting personal judgement on the need for endotracheal intubation
A network of services coordinated to provide aid and medical assistance from a primary response to definitive care is referred to as which area? A) Advanced life support B) Medical transportation system C) EMS system D) Health maintenance organization
C) EMS system
What aspect contributes to the existence of a profession?
A) Membership in an organization promoting the profession
B) High salary expectations for members of the profession
C) Specialized body of knowledge
D) Four-year degree from a college or university
C) Specialized body of knowledge
The act of placing one's name in a book of record is referred to as which term? A) Professionalism B) Certification C) Registration D) Licensure
C) Registration
A paramedic is in a study in which he or she gives a patient a coded vial of medication but doesn't know what medication is being given. The patient is also unaware of which medication is being administered. Which type of study is this referred? A) Patient-concealing B) Covered medication C) Double-blinded D) Secrecy of administration
C) Double-blinded
A paramedic is called to a physician’s office to provide care and transport to a patient suffering extreme respiratory distress. The patient’s personal physician is present. Which would be the most appropriate choice of action by the paramedic?
A) Refuse to provide care outside of established treatments protocols
B) Combine the patient’s physician’s orders with established protocols
C) Immediately transport and provide care en route
D) Follow orders from the patient’s physician
A) Refuse to provide care outside of established treatments protocols
Which best describes the role of the National Registry of EMTs?
A) Development of national standard curricula
B) Collective bargaining
C) A unified voice for EMS providers
D) Verification of the competency of EMS providers
D) Verification of the competency of EMS providers
