Chapter 1 EMT QUIZ

Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy? A. The construction of guardrails on a dangerous curve following a fatal motorcycle crash. B. community awareness program that emphasizes the dangers of drinking and driving C. teaching a group of new parents how to perform on and two rescuers CPR D. protecting a spine from further injury after a fall

B. community awareness program that emphasizes the dangers of drinking and driving

According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: A. insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids B. interpret a basic ECG rhythm and treat accordingly C. Administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route D. assist a patient with certain prescribed medicines.

D. assist a patient with certain prescribed medicines.

which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge based failure? A. due to improperly applied cervical collar, a patient have permanent spinal injury B. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the patients information about the drug C. a patient is given nitroglycerin by an emt who did not obtain proper authorization from medical control. D. An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols say not to do so.

B. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the patients information about the drug

Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training? A. intranasal medication administration B. automated external defibrillator C. use of manually triggered ventilators D. oral glucose for hyperglycemia

B. Automated external defibrillator

Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the: A. State Bureau of EMS B. Individual EMT C. EMS medical director D. EMS training officer

B. Individual EMT

Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? A. a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting B. a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured C. a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients D. a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients

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

Cardiac monitoring, pharmacological interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of the: A. EMT. B. paramedic. C. AEMT. D. EMR.

B. paramedic

which of the following criteria is required to become licensed and employed as an EMT? A. Successful completion of the CPR course B. proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases C. A minimum of 60 college credits that focus not the healthcare D. demonstration the ability to lift and carry at least 200 pounds.

B. proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases

If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should: A. purchase device because of their claim B. determine which device the AHA recommends C. Recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives D. avoid purchasing device because the claim is unrealistic

C. Recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives

What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe? A. radio B. online C. off-line D. direct

C. off-line

The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based mostly on: A. The lead EMT's decisions B. Local protocols C. Regional trauma guidelines D. EMS research

D. EMS research

Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs. B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT. C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.

D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.

Continuing education in EMS serves to: A. confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital care B. provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system C. enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific training D. maintain update and expand the EMTs knowledge and skills

D. maintain update and expand the EMTs knowledge and skills

An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n): A. Paramedic B. EMR C. AEMT D.EMT

A. Paramedic

The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individual who provide it are typically regulated by the: A. State office of EMS B. National Registry of EMTs C. American Heart Association D. regional trauma center

A. State office of EMS

An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to: A. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful. B. demand the patient to be quiet and cooperative during transport. C. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint. D. reassure him or her that everything will be all right, even if it will not be.

A. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.

The EMT certification exam is designed to __________.Select one: A. ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills. B. rank EMTs based on performance on the certification exam C. provide EMTs with the best possible wage once certification is achieved. D. identify those EMTs who are prepared for advanced levels of training.

A. ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills.

The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to: A. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed B. Administer punitive actions to EMTs who do not follow local protocols C. ensure that all EMTs maintain licensure through the state EMS office D. focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to the patient

A. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed

Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS? A. 64 year old patient who is given aspirin for his chest pain B. 48 year old whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device C. 53 year old patient who is prescribed nitroglycerin D. 61 year old patient who is receiving enough oxygen

B. 48 year old whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device

EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of:

Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society. Also known as the White Paper