Module 2

Question 1

The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rush patient move is…

Answer 1

Injury to you or your patient

Question 2

You arrive at the scene of an apparent death. When evaluating the patient, which of the following is a definitive sign of death?

Answer 2

Dependent lividity

Question 3

In which of the following situations is an emergency patient move indicated?

Answer 3

Inability to protect the patient from scene hazards

Question 4

Which of the following components are needed to prove negligence?

Answer 4

Duty to act, breach of duty, injury/damages, and causation

Question 5

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury?

Answer 5

Long backboard

Question 6

As an EMT-B, the performance of your duties will be compared to that of …

Answer 6

Another EMT-B

Question 7

To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT – B should always…

Answer 7

Provide competent care that meets current standards

Question 8

What section of the health insurance portability and accountability act “HIPAA“ MOST affects EMS personnel?

Answer 8

Protecting patient privacy

Question 9

Your BEST protection against legal liability when a competent patient refuses EMS care and transport is to…

Answer 9

Thoroughly document the entire event

Question 10

In order to facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should…

Answer 10

Use preparatory commands to initiate any moves

Question 11

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment?

Answer 11

Paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT–B

Question 12

When a person is standing upright, the weight of anything being lifted and carried in the hands is FIRST reflected onto the…

Answer 12

Shoulder girdle

Question 13

Which of the following types of consent allows treatment of a patient who is unconscious or mentally incapacitated?

Answer 13

Implied

Question 14

When the shoulder girdle is aligned over the pelvis during lifting,…

Answer 14

The weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae

Question 15

You and your partner respond to the scene of a 49-year-old male with acute abdominal pain. As you enter his residence, you find him lying on the floor in severe pain. He is conscious and alert. The patient appears to weigh in excess of 300 pounds. Your FIRST action should be to…

Answer 15

Request additional personnel before making any attempts to lift him

Question 16

If an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not recorded on the written report…

Answer 16

It was not performed in the eyes of the law

Question 17

The …….. is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle.

Answer 17

Sacrum

Question 18

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts informed consent?

Answer 18

An EMT-B advises a patient of the risks of receiving treatment

Question 19

When faced with a situation where a patient is in cardiac arrest, and a valid do not resuscitate “DNR” order cannot be located, you should…

Answer 19

Begin resuscitation at once

Question 20

When using a body drag to pull a patient who is on the ground, you should…

Answer 20

Kneel to minimize the distance that you will have to lean over