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provide competent care that meets current standards.

To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should:

Aorta

The major artery that supplies all other arteries with blood is the:

medical director approval.

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

alveoli

As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the terminal ends of these smaller passages form the:

when patients are actively being assessed or treated

Critical incident stress management (CISM) can occur at an ongoing scene in all of the following circumstances, EXCEPT:

Erythrocytes

Hemoglobin is a molecule that attaches to ___________ and carries oxygen.

may develop illness from germs that lie dormant from the initial infection.

If a person is partially immune to a particular disease, he or she:

shows little emotional response to a parent or caregiver following repeated rejection.

In contrast to secure attachment, anxious-avoidant attachment occurs when a child:

increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that remains in the alveoli.

In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air:

pushing the head of the stretcher while your partner guides the foot.

In most instances, you should move a patient on a wheeled ambulance stretcher by:

proximal.

In relation to the wrist, the elbow is:

inadequate patient care was administered.

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

The patient is competent and signs a release form

In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential patient information

A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change.

In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist?

not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons

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

Negligence

When caring for a 65-year-old male with respiratory distress, you place him in a comfortable position but do not apply oxygen. The patient's condition continues to deteriorate and he develops cardiac arrest and dies at the hospital. This scenario is an example of:

using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible

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

begin resuscitation at once.

When faced with a situation in which a patient is in cardiac arrest and a valid living will or DNR order cannot be located, you should:

the physician's instructions are based on the information you provide.

When obtaining patient care orders from a physician via a two-way radio, it is important to remember that:

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

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

chief complaint

When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient's age, sex, and:

Driver's license

Where would you MOST likely find information regarding a patient's wishes to be an organ donor?

wear at least three layers of clothing.

The MOST effective way to preserve your own body heat when functioning in cold, wet weather is to:

sacrum

The _________ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle.

diaphragm

The ____________ is a muscular dome that separates the thorax from the abdomen.

21%; 16%

The air you breathe is _______ oxygen, and the air you exhale is _______ oxygen.

9 and 18 months.

The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of:

skull, face, thorax, and vertebral column.

The axial skeleton is composed of the:

foramen magnum

The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:

wrist

The carpal bones form the:

inhalation.

The diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract during:

from a bed to the ambulance stretcher.

The direct carry is used to transfer a patient:

elasticity of the lungs decreases.

Breathing is often more difficult in older adults because the:

family history of hepatitis.

The hepatitis B vaccine program, a component of the infection control plan, addresses all of the following issues, EXCEPT:

19 and 25 years.

The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of:

Epiglottis

The leaf-shaped flap of cartilage that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing is called the:

subcutaneous

Which layer of the skin is composed of fatty tissue and serves as an insulator for the body?

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

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

proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases.

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

Atherosclerosis

The decline in cardiac function that commonly occurs in late adulthood is MOST often related to:

acetabulum.

The femoral head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the:

femoral and carotid

Which of the following are central pulses?

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

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

Hand-held portable radio

Which of the following has the weakest transmission signal and, as a result, is LEAST likely to be heard by the party being called?

Respirations of 20 breaths/min and bilateral chest movement

Which of the following is MOST characteristic of adequate breathing in an adult?

Maintaining communications equipment on the ambulance

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?

Developing a social network outside of EMS

Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?

Community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving

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

immunity

Which of the following is the MOST significant factor in determining whether a person will become ill from certain germs?

kidneys

Which of the following organs or structures lies within the retroperitoneal space?

An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a child was previously killed

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction?

A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment?

Isolation from the rest of the crew

Which of the following signs would indicate that your partner is experiencing significant stress?

Attempted suicide

Which of the following situations requires you to notify the appropriate authorities?

An infant's normal body temperature is typically higher than a preschooler's.

Which of the following statements regarding an infant's vital signs is correct?

Anaerobic metabolism produces lactic acid and occurs when cellular oxygen is limited.

Which of the following statements regarding anaerobic metabolism is correct?

distal

A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the ____________ forearm.

heat.

A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is:

Fowler

A patient in a semireclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________ position.

assess whether the patient's mental condition is impaired.

A patient regains consciousness en route from his office to the emergency department. The patient tells you that he feels fine and does not want to go to the hospital. Under these circumstances, you should:

thyroid gland.

Abnormalities in metabolism are MOST likely to be caused by dysfunction of the:

tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster every 10 years.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommended immunizations and tests include a:

Assualt

Acting in such a way as to make another person fear immediate bodily harm is called:

report the incident to your supervisor after the call.

After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should:

paramedic

An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):

beta -1 receptors

An increase in heart rate and contractility occurs due to stimulation of

Gallbladder

Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the:

augment respirations during emotional or physical stress.

Both areas of the pons are used to:

increase in carbon dioxide, which decreases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid.

Breathing occurs as the result of a(n):

maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills.

Continuing education in EMS serves to:

maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.

Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by:

waste products are not removed and nutrients are not delivered to the cells.

Capillary sphincter closure during internal or external bleeding is detrimental because:

70 to 80 mL

During each heartbeat, ___________ of blood is ejected from the adult heart, an amount called the stroke volume.

shamed

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

offer little or no side protection.

Prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection because they:

ilium, ischium, and pubis.

The pelvic bones are formed by the fusion of the:

Medical Director

The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the:

small intestine.

The primary organ responsible for absorption of products of digestion is the:

tunica media

The smooth muscles that cause the artery to contract are found in the:

legal but unethical

Two EMTs witnessed a call in which a coworker gave adequate medical care but ignored the patient's emotional needs. The coworker was deliberately rude solely because the patient was thought to be infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The EMTs ignored the coworker's treatment of this patient and took no steps to prevent this behavior from happening again. This lack of action on the part of the two EMTs is considered:

the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene.

Typical components of an oral patient report include all of the following, EXCEPT:

direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.

Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration to his forehead. You should:

animals or insects.

Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:

Standing orders should be followed when physician contact is not possible.

Which of the following statements regarding standing orders is correct?

The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.

Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?

It is the safest and most powerful method of lifting a patient.

Which of the following statements regarding the power lift is correct?

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

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

"Things will get better in time."

Which of the following statements would NOT be appropriate to say to the family of a dying patient?

Cumulative stress reaction

Which type of stress reaction occurs when an EMT is exposed to many insignificant stressors over a period of several months or years?

hydrostatic

___________ pressure is the pressure exerted by a liquid that occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high pressures.

tell your partner to stop and report the incident to your supervisor.

While you are on duty, your partner asks you out on a date and touches you in an inappropriate location without your consent. You should:

producing blood-clotting factors.

White blood cells, which are also called leukocytes, function by:

They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands.

Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?

have your partner check for a pulse to confirm that the patient is deceased.

You and your partner arrive at the scene of a major motor vehicle crash. The driver, a young male, is severely entrapped in his car. He has an open head injury and massive facial trauma. He is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a palpable carotid pulse. You should:

anger

You and your partner respond to the residence of a 66-year-old male with shortness of breath. As you are assessing the patient, his wife tells you that he was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. The patient is verbally abusive and tells you that failure of the health care system caused his disease. Which stage of the grieving process is this patient's behavior consistent with?

"It is possible that you are experiencing a heart attack. I am going to give you four baby aspirin to chew and swallow."

You are caring for a 52-year-old man who complains of chest discomfort. The patient is a retired paramedic and is very anxious because he thinks he is having a heart attack. Which of the following statements would be appropriate?

small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times.

You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that:

ensure that he is aware of the risks of refusing medical care.

You are dispatched to an office building for a 49-year-old male with chest pain. When you arrive at the scene, you find the patient to be conscious and alert, but in obvious pain. He tells you that he did not call 911; a coworker did. He further states that he does not want to be treated or transported to the hospital. You should

slander

You could be sued for ___________ if your radio report to the hospital describes the patient in a manner that injures his or her reputation.

complete a thorough and accurate narrative because drop-down boxes cannot provide all of the information that needs to be documented.

Your EMS system uses a computerized PCR in which you fill in the information electronically and then send it to the emergency department via a secure Internet server. The PCR has a comprehensive series of drop-down boxes, which are used to identify your assessment findings and specify the treatment that you provided; it also has a section for your narrative. When completing your PCR after a call, you should: