Previous Quiz Flashcards
Which is considered to be a component of the EMS system, according to NHTSA's Ten system elements? A) Private physicians' office B) Long-term care facilities C) Community college D) Trauma centers
D) Trauma centers
Which organization is the federal agency with jurisdiction over EMS systems? A) NREMT B) NAEMT C) NHTSA D) NAEMSP
C) NHTSA
Which behavior by a paramedic is the best example of self-motivation? A) Trusting personal judgements B) Listening actively and accurately C) Accepting constructive criticism D) Ensuring that uniforms are clean
C) Accepting constructive criticism
A paramedic makes special efforts to keep family members apprised of progress during a cardiac arrest. This demonstrates which of the following characteristics? A) Self-motivation B) Empathy C) Careful delivery of service D) Respect
B) Empathy
What are two main components of wellness and physical well-being?
A) Adequate nutrition and minimal exercise
B) Prevention of disease and taking vitamins
C) Physical fitness and adequate nutrition
D) Mental and emotional health
D) Mental and emotional health
Which statement is true about cholesterol?
A) Cholesterol is found in all foods of animal origin
B) Cholesterol is heavily concentrated in lean muscle
C) Cholesterol has no helpful purpose and should be eliminated from the body
D) Cholesterol forms in the pancreas
A) Cholesterol is found in all foods of animal origin
What is another name for antioxidants? A) Free-radical scavengers B) Free radicals C) Vitamin A D) Carcinogens
A) Free-radical scavengers
A male paramedic has a body mass index (BMI) of 32. What does this indicate? A) Underweight B) At a healthy weight C) Moderately overweight D) Severely overweight
D) Severely overweight
Levels of what compound and hormone influence periods of sleepiness and wakefulness? A) Melatonin and cortisol B) Estrogen and progesterone C) Insulin and cortisol D) Melatonin and testosterone
A) Melatonin and cortisol
What term is best described as an apprehensive uneasiness or painful dread about an impending event? A) Anxiety B) Depression C) Guilt D) Stress
A) Anxiety
What term is best described as a positive stress that is considered to be protective? A) Distress B) Eustress C) Prostress D) Antistress
B) Eustress
The Haddon matrix helps us remember which aspect?
A) Predict the patient’s injuries
B) Understand the entire injury sequence
C) Control the scene and prevent rescuer injury
D) The steps of patient assessment at trauma scenes
B) Understand the entire injury sequence
Injury-prevention discussions after an injury should possess which characteristic?
A) Approximately 1 week later
B) Lasts about 30 to 60 seconds
C) Be provided by the emergency physician
D) When patients are severely injured
B) Lasts about 30 to 60 seconds
Who does the paramedic have legal responsibilities to?
A) The patient and the employer
B) The patient, the employer, and the medical director
C) The patient, the medical director and the public
D) The patient, the employer, the medical director and the public
D) The patient, the employer, the medical director and the public
What are regulations that are developed by a governmental agency to provide details about the function and process of the law called? A) Legislative law B) Administrative law C) Common law D) Criminal law
B) Administrative law
