Chapter 4: EMT QUIZ

Which of the following incidents does NOT require a report to be filed with local authorities? A. Cardiac arrest B. Animal bites C. Spousal abuse D. Gunshot wounds

A. Cardiac arrest

You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR is driving the ambulance as you and your partner are caring for the patient. Which of the following is the MOST logical way of notifying the hospital? A. Have the driver contact dispatch and relay the patient information to the hospital. B. Call the receiving hospital with your cell phone while providing patient care. C. Wait until you arrive at the hospital and then quickly apprise the staff of the situation. D. Request that a police officer respond to the hospital to apprise the staff of your arrival.

A. Have the driver contact dispatch and relay the patient information to the hospital.

During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should: A. allow him time to think about the question and respond to it. B. tell him that you cannot help him unless he answers your questions. C. repeat your question because he probably did not hear you. D. ask him if he frequently experiences severe headaches and nausea.

A. allow him time to think about the question and respond to it.

When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that: A. most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions. B. hostility and confusion should be presumed to be due to the patient's age. C. speaking loudly and distinctly will ensure that the patient can hear you. D. your questions should focus exclusively on the patient's obvious problem.

A. most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions.

When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by: A. not disclosing his or her name. B. using coded medical language. C. withholding medical history data. D. refraining from objective statements.

A. not disclosing his or her name.

Which of the following will help improve radio communications? A. Answer questions with "yes" or "no." B. Wait 1 second after pressing the transmit button before speaking. C. Use codes to speed communication. D. Hold the radio at least 6 inches from your mouth.

B. Wait 1 second after pressing the transmit button before speaking.

Medical control gives you an order that seems inappropriate for the patient's condition. After confirming that you heard the physician correctly, you should: A. state that you will not carry out the order because it is inappropriate. B. advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification. C. obtain consent from the patient and then carry out the order as usual. D. carry out the order and then carefully document it on the run form.

B. advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification.

Effective therapeutic communication skills require _________. A. English-speaking patients or family members B. verbal and nonverbal communication techniques C. supervision by advanced life support personnel D. correct use of complex medical terminology

B. verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate to document in the narrative section of a PCR? A. "The patient admits to smoking marijuana earlier in the day." B. "Significant damage was noted to the front end of the vehicle." C. "General impression revealed that the patient was intoxicated." D. "After oxygen was administered, the patient's breathing improved."

C. "General impression revealed that the patient was intoxicated."

Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is correct? A. A patient who consumed a few beers will likely be able to refuse EMS treatment. B. Advice given to a patient who refuses EMS treatment should not be documented. C. A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport. D. Documentation of proposed care is unnecessary if the patient refuses treatment

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

When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be: A. spoken in a loud voice. B. coded and scripted. C. brief and easily understood. D. lengthy and complete.

C. brief and easily understood.

You are caring for a 56-year-old male patient complaining of abdominal pain. Your service has recently switched to an electronic PCR system (ePCR). When completing the ePCR, it is important to be aware that: A. the ePCR does not contain the same level of information as the written version and your verbal report should be expanded. B. a written patient care record will need to be completed on arrival at the hospital. C. the ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly to the receiving hospital's computers. D. the ePCR is relatively unsecured and should not contain patient-specific information.

C. the ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly to the receiving hospital's computers.

You are providing care to a 61-year-old female complaining of chest pain that is cardiac in origin. Your service utilizes a multiplex communication system. You wish to transmit the patient's electrocardiogram to the hospital. In order to accomplish this, you must: A. be aware that only audio or data transmissions can be sent at any one time. B. wait until you reach the hospital to transmit the information. C. use the multiplex system to transmit the information . D. send the electrocardiogram from the back of the ambulance.

C. use the multiplex system to transmit the information .

Which of the following statements regarding a "dedicated line" is correct? A. It is a designated frequency on a portable radio that provides direct access to medical control. B. It is a constantly open line of communication that is under exclusive control of a single user. C. It is a frequency that is used exclusively by EMTs to communicate with one another in the field. D. It is a constantly open line of communication that cannot be accessed by outside users.

D. It is a constantly open line of communication that cannot be accessed by outside users.

You could be sued for ___________ if your radio report to the hospital describes the patient in a manner that injures his or her reputation. A. negligence B. libel C. slander D. assault

Slander

A 4-year old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should:

ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother

Ethnocentrism is defined as:

considering your own cultural values as more important when interacting with people of a different culture.

Communicating with patients who are deaf or hard of hearing can be facilitated by doing all of the following except: A. elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation. B. providing pen and paper if the patient prefers to write his or her response. C. placing yourself in a position to ensure that the patient can see your lips. D. shining a light on your face when you are in a darkened environment.

elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation

Which of the following types of questions allow for the most detailed response? A. Multiple questions asked at once B. Open-ended questions C. Closed-ended questions D. Yes or no questions

open ended questions

As you are wheeling your patient through the emergency department doors, you receive another call for a major motor vehicle crash. You should:

respond only after giving verbal patient report to a nurse of physician