AEMT

The direct carry is used to transfer a patient:

from a bed to the ambulance stretcher

To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should:

keep the weight as close to your body as possible.

The first rule of safe lifting is to:

keep your back in a straight, vertical position.

Common duties and responsibilities of EMS personnel at the scene of a motor vehicle crash include all of the following, EXCEPT:

keeping bystanders at a safe distance.

When using a body drag to pull a patient who is on the ground, you should:

kneel to minimize the distance that you will have to lean over

An AEMT administers the wrong medication to a patient. This is an example of a(n)

knowledge-based error

Physical signs that indicate an emotionally disturbed patient may become violent include all of the following, except:

large physical stature.

When managing any patient, the AEMT should:

maintain a nonjudgmental and compassionate attitude.

At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken, and power lines are lying across the car. The driver of the car is responsive, but reporting neck pain. You should:

mark off a danger zone around the car and downed lines.

The six-pointed Star of Life ® emblem identifies vehicles that:

meet federal specifications as licensed or certified ambulances.

Compared to the frontal region of the skull, the occiput is:

posterior.

The criteria to be licensed and employed as an EMT include:

proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases.

When removing a critically injured patient from his or her vehicle, you should:

protect the cervical spine during the entire process.

As an AEMT, you may have to function as an advocate for your patient. This involves:

protecting the best interests of the patient

You and your partner are the first to arrive at a potential crime scene involving a critically injured patient. The scene is safe. Your first priority is to:

provide emergency care to the patient.

The Good Samaritan law is designed to afford legal protection for providers who:

provide good faith care while not on duty.

Patients who become dependent upon EMS personnel or other health care providers often feel:

shamed.

The use of lights and siren on an ambulance:

signifies a request for other drivers to yield the right of way.

The manner in which you are required to act or behave while providing emergency care is called:

standard of care

While en route to a call for a patient in cardiac arrest, you approach a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing. You should:

stop and wait until the warning lights stop flashing.

With reference to the sternum, the larynx is:

superior.

The suffix -ostomy means:

surgical creation of a hole.

It is 10:30 PM and you have requested air medical transport for a critically injured patient. When you arrive at the designated landing zone, you should:

survey the area for power lines or other hazards.

When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid:

using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible.

Closure of the tricuspid and mitral valves occurs during:

ventricular contraction.

Shortly after its point of origin, the subclavian artery gives rise to the:

vertebral arteries.

The prefix angio- refers to:

vessels.

The simplest yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to:

wash your hands in between patient contacts.

The absence of a pulse and breath sounds are not adequate in declaring death in patients who:

were acutely poisoned

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

your local EMS protocols.

While trying to make a family member feel better after a loved one has died, your partner uses trite statements. The family members may view this as:

your partner's attempt to diminish their grief.

One meter equals how many millimeters?

1,000

One gram of a drug equals:

1,000 micrograms.

Trench collapses usually involve large areas of falling dirt that weigh approximately _______ per cubic foot.

100 lb

When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than _______ in front of your torso.

15 to 20 inches

Portable and mounted suction units must be powerful enough to generate a vacuum of at least ____ mm Hg when the tubing is clamped.

300

Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?

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

Which of the following foods provides the safest, most reliable source for long-term energy production?

Pasta

Which of the following terms pertains to the posterior knee?

Popliteal

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

Production of antibodies to foreign organisms

Which of the following statements regarding the neonatal isolette is correct?

The isolette serves to keep the neonate warm and protects from excess handling.

Which of the following information is generally not reported to the dispatcher during a call?

The patient's clinical condition

Which of the following statements regarding the rapid extrication technique is correct?

The rapid extrication technique is indicated if the scene is unsafe and the patient is not entrapped in his or her vehicle.

Which of the following statements regarding age, culture, and personal experience is correct?

The thoughts of people are greatly influenced by their personal experiences.

Which of the following information is not considered confidential?

The time of dispatch

Which of the following conditions or injuries would most likely require transfer to a specialty facility?

Thermal burns

Which of the following statements would be most appropriate to make to the family member of a patient who has just died?

This must be hard for you to accept.

In descending order, what are the three layers of the blood vessel?

Tunica adventitia, tunica media, tunica intima

The National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) has identified minimum data to be included in a patient care report. Which of the following is not included in the minimum data?

Weather forecast at the time of dispatch

Which of the following statements regarding patient refusals is correct?

You cannot legally mandate that a patient sign a refusal form.

In which of the following situations would a direct ground lift be the most appropriate method of moving a patient?

A conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain

Which of the following scenarios is most consistent with abandonment?

A report is given to a hospital clerk because you must respond to another call.

Which of the following statements regarding the scoop stretcher is not correct?

A scoop stretcher will provide adequate immobilization of a patient's spinal column.

Which of the following statements regarding EMS research is correct?

AEMTs will be involved in research typically through gathering data.

Which of the following conditions or situations presents the most unique challenge to the AEMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard?

Abnormal spinal curvature

A patient has a gunshot wound to the left side of the chest. How should you describe the anatomic location of the injury?

Anterolateral

Which of the following is not a standard licensure requirement for AEMTs?

Completion of an NREMT-developed AEMT course

After being told of the death of her husband, a middle-aged woman asks, "Why are you lying to me?" What stage of the grieving process is this typical of?

Denial

Authorization to use an automatic transport ventilator when transporting a patient requires which minimum level of EMS provider?

EMT

Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention strategy?

Educating the public regarding the use of helmets and seat belts

What body system is composed of various glands located throughout the body?

Endocrine system

You respond to a call for an older woman who has fallen. Upon arrival at the scene, you assess the patient, who is responsive and alert to person, place, time, and event. She states that she does not want to go to the hospital; however, her son requests that you take her. What should you do?

Ensure the patient is fully aware of the consequences of refusing treatment.

During your assessment of a patient, you ask, "Can you tell me more about your problem? I am listening." Which communication tool is this an example of?

Facilitation

Which of the following statements regarding hearing-impaired patients is correct?

Family members of hearing-impaired patients often have difficulty coping.

Which of the following circumstances would require a written release of confidential information from the patient?

Family members wanting information about an adult patient

You are caring for a patient with a possible myocardial infarction. When communicating with medical control, you are able to speak to the physician and send an ECG tracing at the same time. What type of radio system is required to do this?

Full duplex mode

Which of the following physiologic responses is common during an acute stress reaction?

Increased blood glucose levels

Warning signs of stress include which of the following?

Indecisiveness

In most instances, a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order must meet which of the following requirements?

It must clearly state the patient's medical condition.

Which two pairs of cranial nerves do not exit from the brainstem?

Optic and olfactory

Which of the following is a presumptive sign of death?

Lack of a palpable pulse

In relation to the trachea, where is the thyroid gland located?

Laterally

When writing your patient care form involving an acutely intoxicated patient, you document that the patient was "drunk." What does this statement constitute

Libel

Which of the following steps is not proper procedure when performing an emergency move?

Lifting the patient by the belt to move him or her

The nose and navel are found along which anatomic plane?

Midsagittal

Which of the following processes has evolved as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

Mobile Integrated Healthcare

AEMT training follows National EMS Education Standards, as recommended by the:

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Which of the following most accurately describes the correct position of the AEMTs who are executing the diamond carry technique?

One at the head, one at the feet, and one on each side of the patient's torso

A physician authorizes you, via two-way radio, to help a patient administer prescribed nitroglycerin. What type of medical direction is this?

Online medical control

During transport of a patient with a possible fractured arm, you come upon a major car accident involving multiple patients. Your patient is responsive, alert, and has stable vital signs. What should you do?

Radio the dispatcher to send ambulances to the scene and continue transport.

Which of the following patients has the legal right to refuse treatment?

Responsive and alert 45-year-old male with chest pressure

Which of the following bodily fluids has the least chance of transmitting an infectious disease?

Saliva

Which of the following situations would require an urgent patient move?

Semiconscious patient with shallow respirations and signs of shock

While attempting resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest, you initiate CPR, defibrillate the patient with an AED, and insert a supraglottic airway device prior to contacting medical control. What does this scenario most accurately describe?

Standing orders

Which of the following is the most significant consequence of inappropriate documentation?

Subsequent patient care that is inappropriate

Which of the following personnel are typically not involved in a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD)?

Supervisors of those involved in the incident

Which of the following scenarios most accurately depicts assault?

Telling a patient to calm down or you will start an IV.

The diencephalon, a major region of the brain, contains which of the following structures?

Thalamus and hypothalamus

In which of the following situations is an emergency patient move indicated?

The AEMT is unable to protect the patient from scene hazards.

In most states, the AEMT has a legal obligation to report:

a man who was shot during an attempt to rob a bank.

In general, medivac helicopters should be utilized when:

a patient has a time-dependent injury or illness and traffic conditions would cause a significant delay in definitive care.

Which of the following situations would require the use of a specialized rescue team?

a patient trapped in a cave or a confined space

Situations in which you should use the rapid extrication technique include all of the following, except:

a patient who can be properly assessed while still in the vehicle.

Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)?

a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured

When considering his or her personal life, it is important for the EMT to realize that:

family or friends may not understand the stress associated with EMS.

The term epigastric means:

above or over the stomach.

The final stage of death and dying is MOST commonly displayed as:

acceptance.

You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly experienced a stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk and cannot move the entire right side of her body. In addition to providing the medical care that she needs, you should:

acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you are going to take good care of her

In order to be protected by the provisions of a Good Samaritan Law, you must:

act in good faith in rendering care to the patient.

According to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA ):

all health care facilities must provide a medical assessment and required treatment, regardless of the patient's ability to pay.

The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for:

alpha and beta receptors.

When performing the rapid extrication technique to remove a patient from his or her vehicle, you should:

apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on a long backboard.

The abbreviation ut dict means:

as directed.

When assessing an anxious 55-year-old male with chest pain, you should:

ask him how he prefers to be addressed

When responding to the scene of a mass-casualty incident, you should:

ask the dispatcher to notify all of the hospitals in the area.

A lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that results in unconsciousness is called:

asphyxia.

En route to the hospital, a diabetic patient regains partial consciousness. He tells you that he feels fine and that he does not want to go to the hospital. Under these circumstances, you should:

assess whether the patient's mental condition is impaired.

When you talk with a patient, you should try to position yourself:

at a level lower than the patient's.

The point where the first cervical vertebra (C1) articulates with the base of the skull is called the:

atlanto-occipital joint.

The most appropriate carrying device to use when moving a patient across rough or uneven terrain is the:

basket stretcher.

When transporting a patient to the hospital, you should:

be safe and get the patient to the hospital in the shortest practical time.

A licensed AEMT is a prehospital care provider who has:

been granted permission to engage in emergency medical care.

The prefix chole- refers to:

bile.

The prefix melan- is used to describe something that is:

black.

In adults, most bone marrow in the long bones of the extremities contains:

fat.

The second heart sound (S2) represents:

closure of the semilunar valves

In the pelvis, the descending aorta divides into the:

common iliac arteries.

Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy?

community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving

Critical incident stress management is a program designed to

confront the responses to critical incidents and defuse them

If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should:

contact the state EMS office and provide them with the required documentation.

An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to:

continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.

You are assessing a woman who was thrown from her horse. She is located in a large field and you can see that a thunderstorm is rapidly approaching. Suddenly, you feel your skin begin to tingle and the hair on your arms stands on end. The ambulance is located about 30 yards away. You should:

crouch down in a position so that only your feet are touching the ground.

In the anatomic position, moving the distal point of an extremity toward the trunk is usually called:

flexion

The wrist is ________ to the elbow.

distal

While en route back to your station after delivering a patient to the hospital, you realize that you made an error on the front page of the patient care report. You should:

draw a straight line through it with different colored ink and date and initial it.

Being aware and thoughtful about the needs of your patient describes the attribute of:

empathy

The MOST important consideration at the scene of a hazardous material incident is:

ensuring your personal safety.

A 2-year-old child has experienced a proximal humeral fracture involving the growth plate. This plate is also called the:

epiphyseal plate.

When documenting your assessment of a patient with a headache, you should include pertinent negatives, which are:

expected signs or symptoms that are not present.

A male patient complains of crushing chest pain. Prior to informing an invasive procedure on him, you must:

explain the risks and benefits of the procedure to the patient.

The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint where the humeral head articulates with the:

glenoid fossa.

When you suction a patient's airway, the minimum personal protective equipment the AEMT should wear is:

gloves, eye protection, and a face shield.

You are standing by at the scene of a hostage situation when the incident commander advises you that one of his personnel has been shot. The patient is lying supine in an open area and is not moving. As the SWAT team escorts you to the patient, you should:

grab him by the clothes and immediately move him to safety.

In most states, a person may be denied certification as an AEMT if he or she:

has been convicted of a felony.

A 66-year-old female's daughter called EMS because her mother was having chest pain. When you arrive, the patient states that she does not need EMS and will not go to the hospital on her own. The patient is conscious, alert, and oriented and will not sign a refusal form. You should:

have the daughter sign the form verifying her mother's refusal.

Dysphasia and dysphagia are examples of:

homonyms.

The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation.

human resources department

Roles and responsibilities of the AEMT include:

identifying patients who are critically ill or injured.

The LEAST practical place to store a portable oxygen cylinder is

in the driver's compartment.

In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include:

increased stability due to a wider wheelbase.

While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. What route of transmission does this scenario describe?

indirect contact

Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:

individual EMT.

In contrast to simple access, complex access:

involves forcible entry into a vehicle.

The scene size-up at a motor vehicle crash or other incident:

is an ongoing process until the incident is terminated.

An abbreviation is considered an acronym if it:

is pronounced as a word.

Insulin and glucagon are produced in specialized groups of cells in the pancreas known as the:

islets of Langerhans

You and your team attempted to resuscitate a young male who hung himself in his garage. Despite your best efforts, the patient did not survive. When the medical examiner arrives at the scene, you should:

provide information to the medical examiner, such as the position in which the patient was found upon your arrival.

All of the following are roles and responsibilities of the AEMT, except:

providing definitive care for the patient's condition

As blood enters the lungs, it enters the alveoli by passing across the:

pulmonary capillary.

If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should:

recognize that this does not mean it will save more lives.

You are en route to an emergency call when you approach a slow-moving vehicle on a two-way road. You can see oncoming traffic in the other lane. The driver has his windows up and does not realize that you are behind him. You should:

remain at a safe distance until it is safe to pass.

A 68-year-old female with a history of Alzheimer disease complains of acute abdominal pain. As you prepare to start an IV on her, she becomes verbally abusive. You should:

remain patient and explain the procedure to her

Extrication is MOST accurately defined as:

removal from a dangerous situation or position.

After medical control has ordered you to start an IV and administer normal saline at 125 mL/hr, you should:

repeat the order, word for word.

The ability to communicate from a portable radio to a base station is most effectively enhanced by a:

repeater.

You have just established an IV on a critically injured patient. As you prepare to dispose of the needle in the appropriate container, you get stuck with the needle. You should:

report the incident to your supervisor as soon as possible.

Upon arriving at the scene of a law enforcement tactical situation, you should ensure your own safety and then:

report to the incident commander for instructions.

You and your partner respond to the scene of a 49-year-old male with acute abdominal pain. As you enter his residence, you find him lying on the floor in severe pain. He is conscious and alert. The patient appears to weigh in excess of 350 lb. Your first action should be to:

request additional personnel before making any attempts to lift him.

When communicating with medical control via radio, you should:

request confirmation for any orders given.

You have been working at the scene of a major building collapse for 8 hours. Many injured people are still being removed, and everyone is becoming frustrated and losing focus. This situation is MOST effectively managed by:

requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer support.

During an acidotic state, the kidneys attempt to maintain a normal pH by:

retaining bicarbonate.

You arrive at the scene of a domestic violence situation. As you approach the doorway of the apartment, you hear screaming and the statement "He has a gun!" At this point, you should:

retreat immediately and call for law enforcement assistance.

When working at the scene of a motor vehicle crash at night, you should NOT use:

road flares.

Life-long immunity would most likely occur after a patient is infected with:

rubella.

You must be careful when speaking to the family members about a patient because:

the patient may misinterpret what you said.

EMRs such as fire fighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers, are an integral part of the EMS system because

the presence of a person trained to initiate basic life support (BLS) care cannot be ensured.

Your assessment of a 40-year-old male with an altered mental status (AMS) reveals the obvious odor of alcohol on his breath. When documenting the events of the call, you should state that:

the smell of alcohol was noted on the patient's breath.

When the shoulder girdle is aligned over the pelvis during lifting:

the weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae.

If you use a waterless handwashing substitute in the field, it is important to:

thoroughly wash your hands with water as soon as possible.

When documenting medical terminology on a patient care form, you should:

use only standard medical abbreviations

When documenting medical terminology on a patient care form, you should:

use only standard medical abbreviations.