Module One True or False Flashcards
Emergencies are rarely stressful
FALSE
All seriously ill patients pass through a five stage grieving process
FALSE
The main purpose of a CISD is to affix responsibility for the events that took place during an incident
FALSE
If a CISD is thorough, follow-up is not essential
FALSE
Keeping yourself safe is your first priority when providing medical care as an EMT
TRUE
Diseases are caused by pathogens, which may be spread through the air or by contact with blood and/or body fluids
TRUE
In the practice of prehospital emergency care, all body fluids must be considered infectious
TRUE
It is imperative that the EMT changes gloves between every patient contact
TRUE
Because EMT’S wear protective gloves while with patients, hand washing is not essential immediately after each call
FALSE
A HEPA or N-95 respirator should be worn after contact with an HIV-positive patient
FALSE
In some jurisdictions, when a patient is suspected of having an infection spread by droplets, a surgical-type mask may be placed on the patient if he or she is alert and cooperative
TRUE
An EMT called to a scene of suspected violence should treat any life-threatening emergencies before calling law enforcement
FALSE
A copy of the “Emergency Response Guidebook” should be on board every emergency vehicle
TRUE
An EMT exposed to a communicable disease has up to four weeks after exposure to seek initial medical care
FALSE
An EMT should make preservation of evidence at a crime scene the highest priority
FALSE
Consent, or permission from the patient, is required for any treatment or action by the EMT
TRUE
An unconscious patient must regain consciousness before consent can be granted and treatment can begin.
FALSE
Expressed consent must be obtained from patients who are able to give it
TRUE
It is not legally necessary to explain all procedures and risks of treatment to the rational, conscious patient
FALSE
Emergency care for a patient identified as an organ donor should not differ from the care provided to any other patient
TRUE
Children and mentally incompetent adults are legally allowed to provide consent for their treatment
FALSE
Patients who are mentally competent have the right to refuse care
TRUE
A release form is designed to protect health care providers from liability arising from the patient’s informed refusal of treatment and transport
TRUE
In all cases of refusal, the EMT should advise the patient to feel free to seek help if certain symptoms develop
TRUE
A DNR order is an actual legal document
TRUE
In most cases, the oral requests of a family member are a sufficient reason to withhold care from a patient.
FALSE
An EMT’s duty to act continues throughout the call or until care is transferred to someone with equal or greater expertise.
TRUE
Good Samaritan Laws do not prevent someone from initiating a lawsuit, nor will they protect the rescuer from being found liable for acts of gross negligence and other violations of the law
TRUE
Basically, an EMT who places the patient’s welfare above all else when providing medical care will rarely commit an unethical act on the job
TRUE
An EMT is legally responsible for any of the patient’s property he picks up at the emergency scene
TRUE
A base station is affixed to an EMS vehicle
FALSE
Wireless communications include radios and cellular telephones
TRUE
The DOT licenses radio frequencies used by EMS agencies
FALSE
The patient’s name is included in the radio report
FALSE
The opening statement of every radio report transmits the unit identification
TRUE
Requests for further orders usually come at the end of the radio report
TRUE
An EMT should never question the medications prescribed by an on-line physician
FALSE
Patients from some cultures may consider it impolite to make direct eye contact
TRUE
Standing over a patient enhances the EMT’s ability to gather patient information
FALSE
Use of a patient’s first name will usually put him or her at ease
FALSE
