EMT Test 1

EMT Test 1 ( Chapters 1 - 5 ) Terms in this set (50) National guidelines C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS for EMS care are care across the United States intended to __________. Select one: A. facilitate a national EMS labor group B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing timeconsuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on: Select one: A. the lead EMT's decision. B. regional trauma guidelines. C. EMS research. D. local protocols. C. EMS research As an EMT, you may A. medical director approval be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. an order from a paramedic. C. the patient's condition. D. the transport time to the hospital. Which of the C. A team of healthcare professionals who are following responsible for providing emergency care and descriptions MOST transportation to the sick and injured. accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? Select one: A. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients B. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting C. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured D. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? Select one: A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments. B. Follow the agency's written protocols. C. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times. D. Deviate from established standards when necessary. B. Follow the agency's written protocols What is an EMT's B. The main area in which the EMS agency primary service operates area? Select one: A. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director B. The main area in which the Correct C. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. Select one: A. communication B. self-confidence C. teamwork and diplomacy D. scene leadership A. Communication Online medical C. Phone or radio contact with the medical control requires director __________. Select one: A. the presence of an advanced-level provider B. written protocols approved by medical control C. phone or radio contact with the medical director D. a physician's presence on the scene of the call Which of the C. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to following statements provide full and equal employment to those regarding the who are disabled. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? Select one: A. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability. B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam. C. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. D. The minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled. Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________. Select one: A. EMS research B. an EMS agency's fiscal resources C. the experiences of EMTs D. the opinions of physicians A. EMS research The EMT's first priority is __________. Select one: A. empathy for all patients B. treatment and transport C. rapid response D. personal safety D. Personal safety When A. Allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise decontaminating the indicated in the product directions back of your ambulance after a call, you should: Select one: A. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions. B. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel. C. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water. D. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces. Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: Select one: A. smoke or dust. B. inanimate objects. C. direct contact. D. animals or insects. D. Animals or insects While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe? Select one: A. Vector-borne transmission B. Airborne transmission C. Indirect contact D. Direct contact C. Indirect contact At the scene of an B. Mark off a danger zone around the downed automobile crash, a lines utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should: Select one: A. proceed with normal extrication procedures. B. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines. C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car. D. remove the lines with a nonconductive object.