Chapter Questions

Question 1

Gloves, a mask, eye protection and a face shield should be used

Answer 1

When performing endotracheal intubation

Question 2

Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you know two small cars collided head-on the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in The process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic after parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partners should

Answer 2

Put on high visibility safety vest

Question 3

The capacity of an individual to cope and recover from stress is called

Answer 3

Resilience

Question 4

A 15-year-old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. He has numerous disfiguring injuries and has been placed in the back of an ambulance to shield him from curious bystanders. When the child’s parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him you should

Answer 4

Advise them that their son has been severely disfigured and asked them if there’s anyone you would like to contact first

Question 5

What should you do before attempting to access a patient trapped in a vehicle

Answer 5

Ensure the vehicle is stable

Question 6

After assessing a patient’s blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with a contaminated lancet you should

Answer 6

Report the incident to your supervisor after the call

Question 7

When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after your call you should

Answer 7

Allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated by the product directions

Question 8

Which of the following criteria is required to become a licensed and employed as an EMT

Answer 8

Proof of immunizations against certain communicable diseases

Question 9

As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer an asprin to a patient with chest pain based on

Answer 9

The medical director’s approval

Question 10

The continuous quality improvement process is designed to (CQI)

Answer 10

Identify areas improvement and provide remedial training if needed

Question 11

Which of the following is a specific example of mobile integrated healthcare mih model?

Answer 11

The paramedic administers a patient’s flu vaccine

Question 12

Why are pre-hospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis

Answer 12

Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed

Question 13

What is an example of primary prevention strategy

Answer 13

Community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of certain things such as drinking and driving

Question 14

How can an emts scope of practice be expanded?

Answer 14

An EMT scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state approval

Question 15

What is the nremt? What do they do?

Answer 15

The national registry of emergency medical technician. They provide national standard testing for EMS

Question 16

The EMTs scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the

Answer 16

Medical director

Question 18

Putrefact is

Answer 18

Decomposition of the body’s tissue

Question 19

When caring for a 65-year-old male with respiratory distress, you place him in a comfortable position but apply no. Oxygen. The patient’s condition continues to deteriorate. He develops cardiac arrest and dies at the hospital. This scenario is an example of

Answer 19

Negligence

Question 20

What are four components that are needed to prove negligence

Answer 20

Duty to act breach of duty injury/ damages and causation

Question 21

What is an example of informed consent

Answer 21

An EMT advises a patient of the risks of the treatment he or she is receiving

Question 22

In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential patient information

Answer 22

If the patient is competent and signs a release form

Question 23

You respond to the home of a 59-year-old man who is unconscious with slow shallow breathing and a weak pulse. The family states that the patient has terminal brain cancer and does not wish to be resuscitated. They further state that there is a DNR order for this patient but are unable to locate it. You should

Answer 23

Begin treatment and contact medical control as needed

Question 24

You suspect that a 6-year-old girl has broken her leg after falling from a swing at your playground. Shortly after you arrived, the child’s mother appears and refuses to allow you to continue treatment. You should

Answer 24

Attempt to persuade the mother that treatment is needed