Emt Prep

Question 1

diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:

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is excessively thirsty

Question 2

look at media

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distal

Question 3

All information recorded on the PCR must be:

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considered confidential

Question 4

A _ _ receives messages and signals on one frequency and then automatically retransmits them on a second frequency.

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repeater

Question 5

Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by:

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maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.

Question 6

The patient care report (PCR) ensures:

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continuity of care

Question 7

The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:

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substandard or inappropriate patient care.

Question 8

patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being:

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bilateral

Question 9

look at media

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legal but unethical.

Question 10

pregnant patient is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. This means that:

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she has excessive vomiting.

Question 11

In the eyes of the courts, an incomplete or untidy patient care form indicates:

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inadequate patient care was administered.

Question 12

Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:

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have been infected with hepatitis A in the past.

Question 13

Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?

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off-line

Question 14

EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of:|

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Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society.

Question 15

Any radio hardware containing a transmitter and a receiver that is located in a fixed location is called a:

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base station

Question 16

Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include:

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not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons.

Question 17

look at media

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recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives.

Question 18

When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be:

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brief and easily understood

Question 19

look at media

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EMS research.

Question 20

A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than — _hours following the incident.

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72

Question 21

patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the _ position.

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Fowler

Question 22

The EMT’s scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the:

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medical director.

Question 23

When communicating with a visually impaired patient, you should:

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determine the degree of the patient’s impairment.

Question 24

look at media

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respond only after giving a verbal patient report to a nurse or physician.

Question 25

In which of the following manners should you act and speak with a patient?

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calm and confident

Question 26

A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a:

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distal humerus fracture

Question 27

When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient’s privacy by:

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not disclosing his or her name

Question 28

Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:

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individual EMT.

Question 29

The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the:

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state office of EMS

Question 30

The continuous quality improvement (CQl) process is designed to:

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identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed.

Question 31

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

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Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases

Question 32

A patient’s refusal of EMS treatment and/or transport must be:

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an informed refusal

Question 33

look at media

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simplex

Question 34

Which of the following infectious diseases confers no protection from reinfection after exposure?

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Syphilis

Question 35

A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means that:

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only one side of his chest rises when he inhales.

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