Chapters 26 and 30

Question 1

We are more likely to see what level of EMTs and paramedics in rural communities and small towns?

Answer 1

Volunteer

Question 2

Which of the following associations offers certification for phlebotomists?
Question 2Answer

a.
All of the choices are correct.

b.
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

c.
American Medical Technologists (AMT)

d.
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Answer 2

a

Question 3

Which of the following first responders is more likely to provide basic life support to someone who is having a medical emergency?

Answer 3

Emergency medical technician

Question 4

In order to perform advanced airway management, paramedics must be trained in which of the following?

Answer 4

Endotracheal intubation procedures

Question 5

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is part of the U.S. Department of Labor, the median hourly wage for phlebotomist in 2020 was:

Answer 5

$17.46 per hour.

Question 6

It is highly likely that all first responders would need to have what type of training?

Answer 6

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Question 7

While performing their job duties, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) typically work in what type of setting?

Answer 7

variable

Question 8

For a patient suspected of having a heart problem, paramedics would most likely do which of the following?

Answer 8

Perform and interpret electrocardiograms

Question 9

Which of the following job locations are applicable to clinical laboratory technologists and technicians?
Question 9Answer

a.
Ambulatory centers

b.
Hospitals

c.
Physician offices

d.
All of the choices are correct.

Answer 9

d

Question 10

Which of the following would be a first responder to an emergency situation?
Question 10Answer

a.
Paramedic

b.
All of the choices are correct.

c.
Firefighter

d.
Police officer

Answer 10

b

Question 11

Paramedics determine how to provide treatment to an injured patient based on which of the following?

Answer 11

Established medical protocols and guidelines

Question 12

What is the median hourly wage of EMTs and paramedics based on the 2020 statistics?

Answer 12

$17.62

Question 13

Which of the following complex types of testing is performed by clinical laboratory scientists?
Question 13Answer

a.
Bacteriological

b.
All of the choices are correct.

c.
Biological

d.
Chemical

Answer 13

b

Question 14

First responders are at risk of which of the following while performing their job duties?
Question 14Answer

a.
Hearing loss

b.
Exposure to disease

c.
All of the choices are correct.

d.
Back injury

Answer 14

c

Question 15

Which of the following use phlebotomists to perform blood draws?
Question 15Answer

a.
All of the choices are correct.

b.
Hospitals

c.
Diagnostic laboratories

d.
Blood donor centers

Answer 15

a

Question 16

What does the clinical scientist do with the results after testing and examining a specimen?

Answer 16

Relay the results to the physician

Question 17

Many employers prefer applicants who are certified. Which of the following is a recognized professional association capable of offering certification?
Question 17Answer

a.
All of the choices are correct.

b.
Board of Registry of American Association of Bioanalysts

c.
American Medical Technologists

d.
Board Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Answer 17

a

Question 18

Who typically performs laboratory tests?

Answer 18

Laboratory technologists