Which of the following is correct for the Americans w/Disabilities Act of 1990

Minimum number of hours required for EMT course is less

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

when performing endotracheal intubation

Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate to document in the narrative section of the PCR?

"General impression revealed that the patient was intoxicated."

Which of the following statements about PT care is correct?

It is difficult to prove actions were performed if it not in report

While performing his duties, the EMT is generally expected to:

exercise reasonable care and act prudently

Putrefaction is defines as:

decomposition of the body's tissues

Communicating with a patient who is deaf or hard-of-hearing can be facilitated by doing all the following EXCEPT:

Elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciations.

Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?

Developing a social network outside EMS

When decontaminating the truck after a call, you should_____

allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated by product

Vaccination of hepatitis A is unnecessary if you _____

have been infected with hepatitis previously

An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the:

Back is bent forward at the hips.

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

substandard or inappropriate patient care

When is forcible restraint permitted?

When the PT poses a significant threat to self or others

Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:

request sexual favors in exchange for something

Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately describes EMS:

vast network of ALS providers who provide definitive care

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

not cutting thru holes in clothing that were caused by weapons

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

not disclosing his or her name.

Which of the following will help improve radio communications?

Wait 1 second after pressing the transmit buton before speaking.

Which of the following statements regarding consent is correct?

A PT can consent to transport but can legally refuse treatment

Which of the following statements about the NREMT is correct?

EMS training standards are regulated by NREMT

When can the EMT release confidential information?

PT is competent and signs release form

After checking a patient's glucose, you accidentally stick yourself with a contaminated lancet. You should:

report the incident to your supervisor after the call

Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is correct?

A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care.

As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are oftern partially based on:

Difficult to prove it in is not in the report

When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that:

Most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions.

To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should:

Use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.

Online medical control requires ______

phone or radio contact w/ medical director

The simplest way to prevent the spread of infectious disease is ____

wash your hands between patients

To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have____

a privacy officer to answer questions

Effective therapeutic communication skills require_____

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

In which of the following does an EMT have a legal duty to act?

call is received 15 minutes prior to end of shift

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1
Which of the following is correct for the Americans w/Disabilities Act of 1990
ADA prohibits employers from failing to offer full and equal jobs
Minimum number of hours required for EMT course is less
disability has to be diagnosed and well documented
According to ADA, disabled EMT don't take NREMT exam
2
Gloves, a mask, eye protection and a face shield should be used:
whenever you touch non-intact skin
when performing endotracheal intubation
during routine cleaning of the ambulance
while handling needles or other sharps
3
Determination that prompt surgical care is more important than time consuming field procedures is based on ______
regional trauma guidelines
local protocols
lead EMT's decision
EMS research
4
Which of the following incidents does NOT require a report to be filed with local authorities?
Spousal abuse
Gunshot wounds
Cardiac arrest
Animal bites
5
Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate to document in the narrative section of the PCR?
"After oxygen was administered, the patient's breathing improved."
"General impression revealed that the patient was intoxicated."
"Significant damage was noted to the front end of the vehicle."
"The patient admits to smoking Marijuana earlier in the day."
6
Which of the following statements about PT care is correct?
EMTs are not liable for any actions that are accurately documented
PT care can't be discredited based on poor documentation
Incomplete reports are common and accepted in EMS
It is difficult to prove actions were performed if it not in report
7
While performing his duties, the EMT is generally expected to:
function above his scope of practice
contact medical control on every EMS call
exercise reasonable care and act prudently
consistently exceed the standard of care
8
Putrefaction is defines as:
profound cyanosis to the trunk and face
blood settling to the lowest point of the body
decomposition of the body's tissues
seperation of the torso from the rest of the body
9
Which type of consent is involved when a 39yoa mentally competent PT with severe headache asks to be transported to hosp
informed
formal
expressed
implied
10
Communicating with a patient who is deaf or hard-of-hearing can be facilitated by doing all the following EXCEPT:
Providing pen and paper if the patient prefers to write his or her response
Shining a light on your face when you are in a darkened environment
Elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciations.
Placing yourself in a position to ensure that the patient can see your lips
11
The proper technique for using the power grip is to:
Lift with your palms up.
Hold the handle with your fingers.
Lift with your palms down.
Position your hands about 6" apart.
12
Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
Modestly increasing caffeine intake
Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
Developing a social network outside EMS
Requesting overtime to occupy your time
13
Where would you MOST likely find info regarding a Pt's wishes concerning organ donation?
Insurance card
Voter registration
Social Security card
Driver's license
14
When decontaminating the truck after a call, you should_____
allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated by product
clean all surfaces with solution of water and bleach
spray the contaminated areas and immediately dry with towel
use a water bleach solution of at least 1:2 for all surfaces
15
Vaccination of hepatitis A is unnecessary if you _____
have been infected with hepatitis previously
have a weak immune system
received a hepatitis B vaccination
are older than 35
16
An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the:
Back is bent forward at the hips.
Shoulders are aligned over the pelvis.
Hands are held close to the legs
Force is exerted straight down the spine.
17
The MOST serious consequence of drug and or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:
low morale and frequently missed shifts
punitive action and the loss of a job
tension among supervisor and coworkers
substandard or inappropriate patient care
18
When is forcible restraint permitted?
any time the EMT feels threatened
Only if consent is given by a family member
Only if LEO has witnessed threatening behavior
When the PT poses a significant threat to self or others
19
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:
touches another person without consent
stares at certain parts of another's physical anatomy
makes a rude comment about a person's body part
request sexual favors in exchange for something
20
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately describes EMS:
vast network of ALS providers who provide definitive care
Team of providers who are responsible for emergency care
Medics and doctors who provide emergency care
System composed of EMR and EMT that provide care
21
Maintaining the chain of evidence at a crime scene should include:
quickly moving any weapons out of Pt's sight
making brief notes at the scene and then completing them later
not cutting thru holes in clothing that were caused by weapons
placing PT in a private area until the police arrive
22
Which aspect of HIPPA affects EMS personnel?
controlling insurance cost
Ensuring access to insurance
Preventing insurance fraud
Protecting PT privacy
23
When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by:
refraining from objective statements.
using coded medical language.
withholding medical history data.
not disclosing his or her name.
24
Which of the following will help improve radio communications?
Use codes to speed communication.
Answer questions with "yes" or "no"
hold the radio at least 6 inches from your mouth.
Wait 1 second after pressing the transmit buton before speaking.
25
The _ is both the mechanical weight bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central section of the pelvic girdle
Sacrum
Ischium
thorax
Coccyx
26
Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
inanimate objects
direct contact
smoke or dust
animals or insects
27
Which of the following statements regarding consent is correct?
Expressed consent is valid only if given in writing
AllPT older than 18 can legally refuse treatment
PT who are intoxicated
A PT can consent to transport but can legally refuse treatment
28
The EMT's scope of practice within hislocal response area is defined by the :
local health disctrict
medical director
EMS supervisor
state EMS office
29
Which of the following statements about the NREMT is correct?
NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMT
NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMT
NREMT provides a national testing standard for EMS
EMS training standards are regulated by NREMT
30
Whih of the following would provide an EMT with the best cover from active gunfire?
a concrete barricade
behind a car door
stacked empty barrels
a large cluster of trees
31
To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage to breakfree, the EMT should secure_____.
One arm above the head.
Only the patient's torso.
both arms at the patient's side.
both arm above the head.
32
The EMT's first priority is _____
treatment and transport
personal safety
rapid response
empathy for all patients
33
When can the EMT release confidential information?
LEO request copy to place on file
PT is competent and signs release form
Family request a copy for insurance purposes
Media rep inquires about the PT
34
EMT is bound to protect a patient's privacy according to
CQI
HIPPA
DCAP
APGAR
35
After checking a patient's glucose, you accidentally stick yourself with a contaminated lancet. You should:
immerse your hand in an alcohol solution
report the incident to your supervisor after the call
et immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible
discontinue Pt care and seek medical attention
36
Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is correct?
A patient who consumed a few beers will likely be able to refuse EMS treatm
Documentation of proposed care is unneeded if the patient refuses treatment
A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care.
Advice given to a patient who refuses EMS treatment shouldn't be documented
37
AHA protocols are based on _______
evidence-based research
trends in the EMS community
opinions from a core group of cardiologists
theories ready for field trial
38
As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are oftern partially based on:
Difficult to prove it in is not in the report
PT care can't be discredited based on poor documentation
Incomplete reports are common and accepted in EMS
EMTs are not liable for any actions that are accurately documented
39
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that:
Hostility and confusion should be presumed to be due to the patient's age.
Your question should focus exclusively on the patient's obvious problem.
Most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions.
Speaking loudly and distinctly will ensure that the patinet can hear you.
40
To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should:
be positioned at the feet so the team can hear.
Never be involved in teh move, only direct the move.
Use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
Speak softly but clearly to avoid startling the patient.
41
When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be:
Lengthy and complete.
Brief and easily understood.
Coded and scripted.
Spoken in a loud voice.
42
Online medical control requires ______
phone or radio contact w/ medical director
physician's presence on the scene
presence of an advanced provider
written protocols approved by medical control
43
The simplest way to prevent the spread of infectious disease is ____
ensure your immunizations are up to date
undergo annual testing for TB and Hepatitis
wash your hands between patients
undergo annual physical
44
You are trying to convince a PT to go to the hospital even though it means overtime, this is an example of_________
abuse of authority
scope of practice
undue hardship
patient advocacy
45
Which of the following statements about HIV is correct?
HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field
There is no vaccine for HIV
HIV is more contagious than Hep B
HIV is transmitted exclusively by blood
46
To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have____
online access to patient records
public forums with their medical directors
an anonymous reporting system
a privacy officer to answer questions
47
Effective therapeutic communication skills require_____
correct use of complex medical terminology
English-speaking PTs or family members
supervision by advanced life support personnel
verbal and nonverbal communication techniques
48
In which of the following does an EMT have a legal duty to act?
bystander encounters a victim who is not breathing
EMT hears of cardiac arrest after shift ends
EMT witnesses a vehicle crash off duty
call is received 15 minutes prior to end of shift
49
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury.
Wheeled stretcher.
Portable stretcher.
Long spine board.
Scoop stretcher.
50
Which program requires approximately 150 hours of training?
EMT-P
EMR
EMT
AEMT
51
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called _____
integrity
time management
patient empathy
patient advocacy
52
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as ____
time management
diplomacy
self-motivation
self-confidence
53
Common factord that influence how a PT reacts to the stress of illness include all of the following EXCEPT:
history of chronic disease
assessment by EMT
mental disorders
fear of medical personnel
54
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should:
Flex at the waist instead of the hips.
Use direct carry whenever possible.
Keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
Avoid the use of log rolls or body drags.
55
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on_____
experience of the EMTs
EMS research
EMS agency's fiscal resources
the opinions of a physician
56
You are caring for a driver who struck a pole. She admits to drinking but orders you remain silent. Who should you tell
law enforcement
DMV
your medical director
receiving nurse or doctor
57
Which of the following is needed to prove negligence?
Duty to act,abandonment, breach of duty, and causation
Duty to act, beach of duty, Injury/damages and causation
Breach of duty, injury/damages, abandonment, and causation
abandonment, breach of duty, damages and causation
58
Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct?
The EMT at the patient's head will bear the least amount of weight.
A semi-sitting patient's weight is equally distributed on both ends.
Most of the patient's weight rests on the foot end of the stretcher.
The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in teh torso.
59
What is the EMT's primary service area?
Main area in which EMS agency operates
The location where the EMT provides care for 9-1-1
The only area the EMT is certified to provide care
The area serviced by the medical director
60
Which of the following is used by all levels of EMS providers?
automated external defibrillators
needle decompression
automatic transport ventilators
multilumen airways
61
Which of the following statements regarding the stages of grief is correct?
Grieving process typically begins with severe depression
Stages of grieving process may occur simultaneously
It is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages
Bargaining is the most unpleasant stage
62
Which of the following types of questions allow for the most detailed response?
Multiple choice questions
Yes or No questions
Open-ended questions
Closed-ended questions
63
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
deviate from established standards when neccessary
contact medical direction before any treatments
carry an EMT text for reference
follow the agency's protocols
64
When you are pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than _______ in front of your torso.
10 to 15 inches.
5 to 10 inches.
15 to 20 inches
20 to 30 inches.
65
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
Alarm response, reaction, and resistance, and recovery
66
National guidelines for EMS are intended to______
facilitate a national EMS labor group
unify EMS providers under a single medical director
Reduce expenses at the local and state levels
provide for more consistent delivery of care across the US
67
Which of the following is a specific example of Mobile Integrated Healthcare model
EMT assess a PT whose lung disease is "acting up"
EMT respond to call for woman with high fever
Medic administers a Pt flu vaccine
Medics pick up a PT from acute care clinic
68
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
medical director approval
transport time to the hospital
order from paramedic
patient's condition

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