What is the paramedic's priority during the management and disposition stage of an emergency call?

Understanding the capabilities of receiving facilities

The purpose of continuing education is to:

remain current with the latest treatment guidelines.

Which of the following is an example of a passive injury prevention intervention?

The use of softer materials for playground surfaces

You should prioritize the needs of your patient based on the:

injury or illness that requires the most urgent treatment.

The purpose of research in EMS is to determine:

whether treatment is effective or ineffective.

What should the paramedic do when caring for a dying patient?

Let the patient know that it is okay to talk about it.

Unrecognized or unrelieved stress:

can result in poor physical health.

If you are a smoker who is trying to quit, it is important to understand which of the following?

Smoking is a true addiction and quitting may not be easy.

To protect your back when lifting, you should:

keep your back in a straight, upright position and lift without twisting.

What handwashing method should you use following patient care?

Wash vigorously with an antimicrobial solution for at least 20 seconds.

One of the most visible ways in which EMS professionals have interacted with public health agencies is through:

the provision of immunizations.

Which of the following is true of chronic illnesses in the United States?

A majority of deaths each year result from chronic diseases.

When transferring a patient to the receiving facility, what is the paramedic's priority?

Using discretion and protecting the patient's privacy

Biologic stress can be defined as:

the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it.

A protocol outlines which of the following?

Treatment plan for a specific illness or injury

Immediately following exposure to a patient's blood or body fluids, the paramedic should:

turn patient care over to another provider if able.

When a dying person enters the acceptance stage:

it is often the family that is in need of the most help.

Which of the following statements regarding unintentional injuries and death is correct?

They occur without the intent to cause harm.

When caring for the family members of a deceased person, you should:

avoid euphemisms for death, such as "expired" or "passed away."

An exercise program should be targeted at maintaining or improving:

cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and physical strength.

A paramedic who is licensed in a particular state:

is required to function under the guidance of a licensed physician.

When wearing ballistic-resistant armor for personal protection, it is important to understand which of the following?

The protection is not fail-proof and can provide a false sense of security.

A 30-year-old man with a sedentary lifestyle:

requires fewer calories per day than an active man.

According to the Haddon matrix, which of the following is a post-event strategy to reduce the severity of an injury?

The ambulance is outfitted with up-to-date equipment.

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1
What is the paramedic's priority during the management and disposition stage of an emergency call?
Ensuring that equipment is appropriate and in working order
Giving a brief and concise handoff report
Understanding the capabilities of receiving facilities
Restocking and preparing the unit
2
An effective injury prevention program should focus on data about which of the following?
Common injury locations
Experience of patients
Ethnicity of patients
Current EMS call volumes
3
The purpose of continuing education is to:
facilitate networking of EMS personnel.
allow EMS personnel to function at a higher level.
remain current with the latest treatment guidelines.
recall information that was learned previously.
4
Which of the following is an example of a passive injury prevention intervention?
The use of softer materials for playground surfaces
Providing public education on the use of AEDs
Teaching children to wear a helmet when bicycling
Helping a parent properly install a car seat
5
Signs and symptoms of cumulative stress include:
decreased interest in alcohol.
insomnia or hypersomnia.
increased sexual function.
bradycardia and hypotension.
6
You should prioritize the needs of your patient based on the:
distance from the scene to the closest medical facility.
injury or illness that requires the most urgent treatment.
patient's interpretation of the seriousness of the situation.
patient's age and the results of his or her initial vital signs.
7
Which of the following is an example of a chronic disease or illness?
Drug overdose
Viral illness
Respiratory illness
Hypertension
8
Which of the following results in the most years of potential life lost?
Heart disease
Cancer
Traumatic injury
Suicide
9
The purpose of research in EMS is to determine:
whether treatment is effective or ineffective.
if local EMS protocols should be amended.
the easiest approach to treating a patient.
if EMS is eligible for federal funding.
10
Children are at higher risk for serious injury than adults because of:
inadequate parental guidance.
a lack of personal responsibility.
a shorter body stature.
a proportionately larger head.
11
Openness, honesty, and truthfulness are attributes that demonstrate:
advocacy.
integrity.
sympathy.
empathy.
12
What should the paramedic do when caring for a dying patient?
Let the patient know that everything will be okay.
Let the patient know that it is okay to talk about it.
Give the patient hope about the situation.
Remain quiet and recognize that the patient is upset.
13
Unrecognized or unrelieved stress:
is less harmful than acute stress.
can result in poor physical health.
results in nervous system failure.
requires antipsychotic medications.
14
If you are a smoker who is trying to quit, it is important to understand which of the following?
Smoking is a true addiction and quitting may not be easy.
Smoking cessation medications are usually the most effective.
You will need the guidance of a physician or psychotherapist.
Second-hand cigarette smoke is a health hazard to others.
15
To protect your back when lifting, you should:
maintain a slight curvature of your back whenever you lift a patient.
spread your legs approximately 6 inches apart whenever you lift.
keep your back in a straight, upright position and lift without twisting.
use the powerful muscles of your lower back to help support weight.
16
Which of the following is the most common cause of injuries that occur at school?
School bus crashes
Gang fights
Sports-related incidents
Drug-related incidents
17
What handwashing method should you use following patient care?
Soak your hands in warm water and rinse with cool water.
Wash vigorously with an antimicrobial solution for at least 20 seconds.
Apply isopropyl alcohol and then rinse your hands with cold water.
Use hand cleaner gels or wipes instead of antibacterial soap.
18
One of the most visible ways in which EMS professionals have interacted with public health agencies is through:
coordinating Stop the Bleed campaigns.
the provision of immunizations.
community-wide CPR training.
home and workplace safety inspections.
19
Which of the following is essential to the planning, implementing, and evaluating public health practice?
Communication
Epidemiology
Surveillance
Documentation
20
Which of the following is true of chronic illnesses in the United States?
Men are more likely to have multiple chronic conditions compared to women.
Hypertension is the leading cause of kidney failure.
Obesity is the most common cause of disability.
A majority of deaths each year result from chronic diseases.
21
"In the next 18 months, 500 older adult community members will be offered the flu vaccine." This is an example of a(n):
passive intervention.
impact objective.
outcome objective.
process objective.
22
When transferring a patient to the receiving facility, what is the paramedic's priority?
Obtaining a signature from the receiving nurse
Giving a thorough and detailed report and quickly returning to service
Providing the handoff report to a staff physician
Using discretion and protecting the patient's privacy
23
Biologic stress can be defined as:
a prolonged and severe discharge of the sympathetic nervous system.
stress that most often occurs following a positive event or situation.
a predictable sequence of physiologic events caused by a stressor.
the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it.
24
A protocol outlines which of the following?
Treatment plan for a specific illness or injury
Agreement between the paramedic and physician
Nationally accepted standard of care
Verbal order given by the medical director
25
Immediately following exposure to a patient's blood or body fluids, the paramedic should:
wash the affected area with soap and water.
turn patient care over to another provider if able.
thoroughly document the exposure.
be evaluated by a physician.
26
When a dying person enters the acceptance stage:
he or she typically requires a lot of emotional support.
he or she begins to experience significant anxiety.
it is often the family that is in need of the most help.
his or her family members accept the situation as well.
27
To estimate your maximum heart rate, you should:
double your age and add 220.
multiply your age by 2 and subtract 10%.
divide your age by two and add 100.
subtract your age from 220.
28
Which of the following statements regarding unintentional injuries and death is correct?
Their incidence cannot be reduced.
Unintentional falls are the leading cause of death.
They occur without the intent to cause harm.
Few motor vehicle deaths are unintentional.
29
When caring for the family members of a deceased person, you should:
avoid euphemisms for death, such as "expired" or "passed away."
quickly move your resuscitation equipment away from the patient.
not allow the family to view the deceased until the coroner arrives.
keep the deceased patient's body out of the family's view.
30
An exercise program should be targeted at maintaining or improving:
cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and physical strength.
respiratory efficiency, muscle strength, and mental health.
body weight, muscle flexibility, and a strong bone structure.
blood pressure, resting heart rate, and respiratory efficiency.
31
A paramedic who is licensed in a particular state:
is authorized to function as medical control for EMTs and advanced EMTs.
has complete autonomy and can function as an independent provider.
must obtain more continuing education hours than a certified paramedic.
is required to function under the guidance of a licensed physician.
32
When wearing ballistic-resistant armor for personal protection, it is important to understand which of the following?
The protection works against guns but not other weapons.
The protection allows you to enter dangerous situations without concern.
The protection is not fail-proof and can provide a false sense of security.
The protection can take the place of surveying the scene.
33
What part of the nervous system prepares the body to deal with an emergency?
Parasympathetic
Somatic
Sympathetic
Voluntary
34
The best teachable moments are those that convey:
legality.
compliance.
positive reinforcement.
fear.
35
If a 16-year-old child is killed in a car crash, how many years of potential life are lost?
42
49
37
54
36
Negative or injurious stress is also called:
eustress.
projected stress.
distress.
redirected stress.
37
A 30-year-old man with a sedentary lifestyle:
requires fewer calories per day than an active man.
should consume 5,000 to 7,500 calories per day.
is at a low risk for cardiovascular disease.
requires more calories per day than an active man.
38
In 2019, the leading cause of death by unintentional injury was:
falls.
drowning.
choking.
drug poisoning.
39
According to the Haddon matrix, which of the following is a post-event strategy to reduce the severity of an injury?
The vehicle design provides certain crash protection features.
An infant or child is properly restrained in a child safety seat.
The ambulance is outfitted with up-to-date equipment.
The driver maintains control of his vehicle around a corner.

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