All of the following are examples of injury prevention, EXCEPT:

teaching rescue breathing and CPR to a group of citizens.

Common signs of PTSD include all of the following, EXCEPT:

feelings of guilt that you performed inadequately.

When a patient minimizes his or her symptoms by stating, "I'm fine,” the paramedic should:

find a reliable informant among the pt's family or friends

When dealing with a grieving child, it is important to remember that:

9 to 12 year olds may want to know details of the incident

Burnout is MOST accurately defined as:

the exhaustion of physical or emotional strength.

It is important to become involved in a national or state EMS organization because:

such organiz. have an impact on the future direction of EMS

Being empathetic toward a patient means that you:

acknowledge the patient's feelings.

When educating the public regarding your EMS system, you should do all of the following, EXCEPT

liken your job to EMS-related TV shows.

A 40 y/o male is in cardiac arrest. Your protocols provide for standing orders, you should:

perform certain interventions prior to contacting MC.

A critical incident is MOST accurately defined as:

Overwhelms EMS worker or system to cope on scene or beyond

A major recom. made by the 2009 National EMS Education Standards for paramedic training was the

inclusion of a college-level anatomy and physiology course.

If a paramedic is self-motivated, he or she should NOT:

require maximum supervision at work.

Which of the following statements regarding stress is correct?

Stress reaction varies from person to person

The first part of EMS research is to:

identify a specific problem or question.

When responding to an emergency scene, it is MOST important to:

proceed in a manner that is timely and safe.

What instructions or guidance would an EMD MOST likely provide to a caller?

How to control bleeding and perform CPR

A 66-y/o woman with chest pain expresses the need to get her Bible before transport. You should

respect of the pt's wishes giving her the time she needs

Most of a patient's psychological stress responses to an illness or injury are:

not under his or her conscious control.

The main goal of any CQI program is to:

assess for ongoing improvement before a problem arises.

Progressive relaxation is a technique of anxiety relief that:

involves tightening and relaxing specific muscle groups.

A paramedic is considered a health care professional, and as such should:

meet societal expectations whether they are on or off duty.

The BEST way for a paramedic to sustain energy is to:

carry numerous small snacks that can be eaten slowly.

Mobile army surgical hospitals saved thousands of soldiers' lives during the Korean war by:

bringing the hospital facilities closer to the battlefield

Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle collision:

parking the ambulance in dry grass may cause a fire.

A major distinction between a paramedic and an EMT is that the paramedic:

carries out advanced pharmacologic skills.

A patient's response to an emergency is determined by:

the patient's personal methods of adapting to stress.

A pt. has requested to be transported to a hospital without the proper resources. You should:

See if there is an approp. facility in a reasonable distance

What is the recommended exercise routine for most adults?

At least 30 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous exercise

The first EMT textbook, the orange book, was published in 1971 by the:

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

General guidelines for preventing burnout include:

engaging in social activity with people not involved in EMS

If an emergency medical responder is appropriately trained and competent they should be able to

provide basic life support care and relay info to the para.

You should know your target heart rate and:

attempt to achieve it every time you exercise.

Regardless of a paramedic's circadian rhythms, he or she should:

not overlook the need for rest.

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1
All of the following are examples of injury prevention, EXCEPT:
informing a patient of a loose rug at the top of the stairs.
instructing a person on how to wear a safety belt properly.
teaching rescue breathing and CPR to a group of citizens.
demonstrating the proper use of a bicycle helmet.
2
________ is a way of buffering bad news until a person can deal with it more effectively.
Denial
Depression
Anger
Bargaining
3
Common signs of PTSD include all of the following, EXCEPT:
difficulty getting an incident out of your thoughts.
recurring mental flashbacks of the incident.
feelings of guilt that you performed inadequately.
a change in appetite following a serious incident.
4
When a patient minimizes his or her symptoms by stating, "I'm fine,” the paramedic should:
recognize that his or her condition is not life threatening.
realize that they is subconsciously in a state of regression
explain that the situation is urgent and requires evaluation
find a reliable informant among the pt's family or friends
5
When dealing with a grieving child, it is important to remember that:
1 year olds are aware that something bad has occurred.
advise family members to change the child's routine
discouraged family members from crying in front of the child
9 to 12 year olds may want to know details of the incident
6
Burnout is MOST accurately defined as:
cynicism after being a paramedic for many years.
a person's emotional reaction to a stressful event.
an acute reaction to an overwhelming situation.
the exhaustion of physical or emotional strength.
7
It is important to become involved in a national or state EMS organization because:
these organizations offer continuing education
membership in an organization is a tax-deductible expense.
such organiz. promote unique EMS training for each state.
such organiz. have an impact on the future direction of EMS
8
Being empathetic toward a patient means that you:
know exactly how the patient feels.
reassure the patient of your competence.
feel a sense of sorrow for the patient.
acknowledge the patient's feelings.
9
When educating the public regarding your EMS system, you should do all of the following, EXCEPT
advocate the importance of injury prevention.
ensure that citizens know how to access EMS.
liken your job to EMS-related TV shows.
research the needs of your community.
10
A 40 y/o male is in cardiac arrest. Your protocols provide for standing orders, you should:
contact medical control before providing advanced-level care
begin CPR and then contact MC for further direction.
pronounce the pt. dead if there is no response after 10 min.
perform certain interventions prior to contacting MC.
11
A critical incident is MOST accurately defined as:
It completely incapacitates a person's ability on scene.
any incident that completely overwhelms a paramedics ability
a delayed stress reaction to a similar past incident.
Overwhelms EMS worker or system to cope on scene or beyond
12
A major recom. made by the 2009 National EMS Education Standards for paramedic training was the
addition of 750 hours of clinical and field training.
removal of ET intubation from the minimum core content.
prereq. that all para. students have an associate's degree
inclusion of a college-level anatomy and physiology course.
13
If a paramedic is self-motivated, he or she should NOT:
continuously educate himself or herself.
require maximum supervision at work.
possess an internal drive for excellence.
be able to accept constructive feedback.
14
Which of the following statements regarding stress is correct?
Everyone finds the same events or situations stressful.
Most people see distress as noninjurious and can adapt
Eustress is over whelming and debilitating.
Stress reaction varies from person to person
15
The first part of EMS research is to:
determine if there is adequate funding.
determine the style of research to be used.
obtain medical director authorization.
identify a specific problem or question.
16
When responding to an emergency scene, it is MOST important to:
proceed in a manner that is timely and safe.
stay at least 10' behind any cars in front of you.
use your siren to move heavy traffic out of the way.
moderately exceed the speed limit when possible.
17
What instructions or guidance would an EMD MOST likely provide to a caller?
How to properly use a bag-mask device
How to administer prescribed antihypertensives
How to obtain a blood pressure by palpation
How to control bleeding and perform CPR
18
A 66-y/o woman with chest pain expresses the need to get her Bible before transport. You should
advise the patient that a minister will be at the hospital.
leave the room if your religious beliefs are not the same.
respect of the pt's wishes giving her the time she needs
tactfully tell her that her condition will not allow it.
19
Most of a patient's psychological stress responses to an illness or injury are:
not under his or her conscious control.
predictable, so the paramedic can prepare for them.
related to the patient's level of maturity.
a direct result of the paramedic's presence.
20
The main goal of any CQI program is to:
assess for ongoing improvement before a problem arises.
promptly correct any problems once they are identified.
identify and remove paramedics who are not competent.
revamp protocols based on the current standards of care.
21
Progressive relaxation is a technique of anxiety relief that:
utilizes sedative medications to facilitate anxiety relief.
can easily be used even if you are on an emergency call.
involves tightening and relaxing specific muscle groups.
allows you to relax without being noticed by others.
22
A paramedic is considered a health care professional, and as such should:
obtain more than the required amount of continuing education
demand respect from others who are in the EMS profession.
meet societal expectations whether they are on or off duty.
maintain higher standards than other health professionals.
23
Performing the functions of a paramedic prior to licensure is:
permissible.
immoral.
unethical.
unlawful.
24
The BEST way for a paramedic to sustain energy is to:
limit water intake to less than 16 ounces per day.
eat a large meal at the beginning of his or her shift.
carry numerous small snacks that can be eaten slowly.
drink fewer than four caffeinated beverages before work.
25
Mobile army surgical hospitals saved thousands of soldiers' lives during the Korean war by:
performing surgery within 30 minutes of the injury.
deploying combat medics to retrieve wounded soldiers.
bringing the hospital facilities closer to the battlefield
using helicopters to airlift casualties to the United States
26
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle collision:
the ambulance should be parked at least 200 feet away.
you should look for hazards as you approach the vehicle.
traffic is usually the only hazard to be concerned about.
parking the ambulance in dry grass may cause a fire.
27
A major distinction between a paramedic and an EMT is that the paramedic:
is held to a higher professional standard.
is more likely to be sued for negligence.
carries out advanced pharmacologic skills.
can function independently of a physician.
28
A patient's response to an emergency is determined by:
the type of illness or injury that is involved.
the patient's personal methods of adapting to stress.
the patient's inherent ability to accept the situation.
the paramedic's perception of the patient's condition.
29
A pt. has requested to be transported to a hospital without the proper resources. You should:
remember that the hospital can always transfer the patient.
contact medical control.
See if there is an approp. facility in a reasonable distance
advise the pt. that their choice is poorly equipped.
30
What is the recommended exercise routine for most adults?
At least 1 hour a day of mild to moderate physical activity
At least 30 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous exercise
At least 20 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous exercise
No more than 2 hours of vigorous exercise every other day
31
The first EMT textbook, the orange book, was published in 1971 by the:
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE).
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
32
General guidelines for preventing burnout include:
avoiding stress-relieving techniques while you are on duty.
taking a mild sedative to help get adequate sleep each night
engaging in social activity with people not involved in EMS
discussing your shift with spouse or other family members.
33
If an emergency medical responder is appropriately trained and competent they should be able to
transport the patient after paramedics have examined them.
perform limited advanced techniques and update paramedics
provide basic life support care and relay info to the para.
detect signs of patient deterioration and give IV fluids.
34
You should know your target heart rate and:
surpass it by 50% every time you exercise.
achieve at least half of it when you exercise.
avoid reaching it because it may injure the heart.
attempt to achieve it every time you exercise.
35
Regardless of a paramedic's circadian rhythms, he or she should:
eat at different times of the day.
only consume minimal caffeine.
not overlook the need for rest.
vary his or her sleep schedule.

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