Chapter 17: EMT 101-B Pre-Test

When communicating with an elderly​ patient: A. always speak loudly and​ slowly, as elderly people are​ hearing-impaired. B. remember that elderly people are all at some stage of​ Alzheimer's disease. C. remember that many elderly people are​ well-oriented and physically able. D. use terms of endearment such as​ "Dear" and​ "Honey" to make them feel better.

C. remember that many elderly people are​ well-oriented and physically able.

Which of the following resides at a fixed​ site, such as a dispatch​ center? A. Portable radio B. Base station C. Cell phone D. Mobile radio

B. Base station

When correcting an error on a​ report, you should do what in addition to initialing it and writing the correct information beside​ it? A. Circle it B. Draw a horizontal line through it C. Underline it twice D. Highlight it in yellow

B. Draw a horizontal line through it

The EMT accurately documents that she gave a medication without appropriate medical direction. This is an example​ of: A. falsification of the PCR. B. an error of commission. C. gross negligence. D. an error of omission.

B. an error of commission.

Which type of radio is typically used in a​ vehicle? A. Portable B. Base C. Repeater D. Mobile

D. Mobile

What does​ "PTT" mean on a portable or mobile​ radio? A. Press to talk B. Patient telemetry transmit C. ​Pre-transmit toggle D. Press to terminate

A. Press to talk

When you press the button on the radio to​ talk, you should wait at least how many seconds before speaking to avoid cutting off the first words of your​ transmission? A.1 seconds B.7 seconds C.5 seonds D.3. seconds

A.1 second

When the EMT calls to receive an order from medical direction to assist the patient with the​ patient's bronchodilator​ treatment, it is important​ to: A. tell the physician what the​ EMT's diagnosis is. B. ​"echo" or immediately repeat the order back for verification. C. be sure to say​ "please" and​ "thank you" for the order. D. use as many codes as​ possible, because people may be listening.

B. ​"echo" or immediately repeat the order back for verification.

Your prehospital care report​ (PCR) is: A. of use only in assessing the call itself. B. primarily of interest to the receiving emergency department. C. kept on file for liability reasons only. D. important long after the call.

D. important long after the call.

Which of the following is true of communicating with patients from a culture different than​ yours? A. Cultural differences can make effective communication more challenging. B. Cultural differences have no impact on communication. C. Patients from other cultures generally cannot understand therapeutic communication. D. The​ patient's culture is irrelevant to the EMT.

A. Cultural differences can make effective communication more challenging.

Which of the following is the term for a device that picks up signals from​ lower-power radio units and retransmits them at a higher​ power? A. Repeater B. Base station C. Cell phone D. Mobile radio

A. Repeater

When you are attempting to make contact with another ambulance unit using the​ radio, it is necessary to declare the name of which entity​ first? A. The unit you are calling B. The repeater location C. Your unit number D. The base station

A. The unit you are calling

Which of the following can lead to medical error on a patient care​ report? A. Using medical abbreviations B. Using anatomical language C. Using quotations to document the language of the patient D. Stating only facts as you found them

A. Using medical abbreviations

Which of the following statements regarding patient refusal is most​ accurate? A. You must document all actions you took to persuade the patient to go to the hospital. B. You must provide convincing evidence that the patient was mentally incompetent to justify leaving the scene. C. You must note that a secondary assessment was not​ possible, given the​ patient's refusal. D. You must note simply that you left the scene at the​ patient's request.

A. You must document all actions you took to persuade the patient to go to the hospital.

The​ NHTSA's (Department of Transport)minimum data set for patient information gathered by the EMT​ includes: A. the​ patient's respiratory rate and effort. B. systolic blood pressure for patients older than 1 year old. C. capillary refill for patients younger than 3 years old. D. the​ patient's medical insurance information.

A. the​ patient's respiratory rate and effort.

Which of the following is a routine radio transmission for an​ EMT? A. Notifying dispatch of your arrival at the hospital B. Notifying dispatch when you are 5 minutes from the scene C. Contacting the​ patient's personal physician while you are en route to the hospital D. Contacting law enforcement with medical information about the patient

A. Notifying dispatch of your arrival at the hospital

Which of the following is information that is not generally included in the oral report at the receiving​ hospital? A. Patient name B. Insurance information C. Most recent vital signs D. Additional treatment given en route

B. Insurance information

Guidelines for communicating with your patient include which of the​ following? A. Be informal with older patients and call them by their first name. B. Listen carefully and allow time for the patient to answer. C. Refrain from explaining what you are​ doing, as it takes too much time. D. Never touch a patient in a comforting​ manner, as the patient may perceive it as encroachment.

B. Listen carefully and allow time for the patient to answer.

After telling the hospital the age and sex of your​ patient, what is the next thing you need to​ report? A. The estimated time of arrival​ (ETA) B. The​ patient's chief complaint C. The​ patient's vital signs D. The​ patient's name

B. The​ patient's chief complaint -the primary problem of the patient that led the patient to seek medical attention

You are speaking to a patient and notice that the patient has folded her arms and is clasping her elbows with her hands. She is not looking at you directly. This indicates to you that most​ likely: A. you need to tell this patient to sit down. B. your communication efforts may not be working. C. the patient is accepting you as a medical authority. D. the patient has understood your message.

B. your communication efforts may not be working.

Which of the following should be avoided in completing the vital signs division of the​ PCR? A. Documenting the time the​ patient's vital signs were taken B. Documenting the position the patient was in when vitals were taken C. If you take only one set of vital​ signs, estimating a second set D. Taking and recording at least two complete sets of vital signs

C. If you take only one set of vital​ signs, estimating a second set

Which of the following best explains why all patient care reports done in the United States are supposed to have the minimum data set​ included? A. It allows the tracking of information to ensure the elderly population is managed correctly. B. It shortens the overall length of the PCR. C. It allows better research and standardization of EMS care. D. It is required for Medicaid and Medicare to provide reimbursement.

C. It allows better research and standardization of EMS care.

For calls for assistance during scene​ size-up, carry: A. a cell phone. B. a mobile radio. C. a portable radio. D. a repeater.

C. a portable radio.

When communicating with medical​ direction, you​ must: A. match your emotion to the severity of the​ patient's condition. B. give as much detail as possible. C. be clear and concise. D. speak as quickly as possible.

C. be clear and concise.

When speaking to a patient who is a​ child, try​ to: A. avoid crouching down. B. avoid eye contact until the child knows you better. C. get down to the​ child's level. D. speak from a position of authority above the patient.

C. get down to the​ child's level.

Once you arrive at the hospital with your​ patient, it is important to give the ED staff an oral report. This report should​ include: A. only new information. It is not necessary to repeat your broadcasted report. B. the​ patient's billing and insurance information. C. treatment that was given to the patient en route and the​ patient's response to that treatment. D. personal information about the patient that is not pertinent to medical care.

C. treatment that was given to the patient en route and the​ patient's response to that treatment.

The oral report​ is: A. a part of the​ patient's permanent hospital record. B. a valuable source for research on trends in emergency care. C. your chance to convey important information about your patient directly to hospital staff. D. a guide for continuing education and quality improvement.

C. your chance to convey important information about your patient directly to hospital staff.

Which of the following is typically included in the patient information section of a prehospital care​ report? A. ​Patient's physician's name B. Description of​ patient's physical appearance and clothing C. ​Patient's name,​ address, and phone number D. ​Patient's primary and secondary contacts

C. ​Patient's name,​ address, and phone number

What power output do most portable radios​ have? A. 0.5-3watts B. 25-35watts C. 5-10watts D. 1-5watts

D. 1-5watts

What type of report is usually left with the receiving facility if the EMS system is using electronic​ charting? A. A temporary report B. A full written PCR C. A PCR with only the patient demographics and administrative sections completed D. A drop report

D. A drop report

Jurisdiction over all EMS radio operations in the United States is held by​ the: A. Department of Transportation. B. Federal Emergency Management Agency. C. Department of Health and Human Services. D. Federal Communications Commission.

D. Federal Communications Commission.

Which of the following statements about receiving orders over the radio is​ true? A. If an order appears to be​ inappropriate, write down every word so that you may defend yourself​ later, if necessary. B. If an order appears to be​ inappropriate, call another hospital to confirm. C. If an order appears to be​ inappropriate, contact your dispatcher to report. D. If an order appears to be​ inappropriate, repeat the order to the physician and ask pertinent questions about the order.

D. If an order appears to be​ inappropriate, repeat the order to the physician and ask pertinent questions about the order.0

Which of the following is true of use of a​ patient's name over the​ radio? A. Refer to all patients as​ "Jane Doe" or​ "John Doe." B. Spell the​ patient's last name to avoid confusion. C. Most hospitals require you to provide the​ patient's name. D. It may violate confidentiality rules.

D. It may violate confidentiality rules. esp HIPPA use "patient" or "female, male"

Which of the following is true of the prehospital care​ report? A. It is not part of the​ patient's permanent medical record. B. It serves only a legal​ purpose, in providing proof of proper care. C. It is only for the eyes of other EMS providers. D. It serves administrative functions.

D. It serves administrative functions.

​Typically, you should do which of the following when interviewing your​ patient? A. Position yourself at a distance of several feet from the patient. B. Change positions frequently. C. Stand above the patient. D. Position yourself at or below the​ patient's eye level.

D. Position yourself at or below the​ patient's eye level.

When interviewing a​ patient, which of the following is​ recommended? A. Assign the patient a friendly nickname. B. Start important statements with​ "Now listen". C. Direct the patient to keep statements brief. D. Use the​ patient's proper name.

D. Use the​ patient's proper name.

To maintain order on the​ airwaves, the​ FCC (Federal communication commission) A. prohibits commercial uses of radio frequencies. B. allows EMS personnel to use any convenient radio frequency. C. decrees the use of a​ single, universal radio frequency. D. assigns and licenses radio frequencies.

D. assigns and licenses radio frequencies.

Two types of errors might be committed on a​ call: A. medical and trauma. B. on the scene and during transport. C. mental and physical. D. omission and commission.

D. omission and commission.

Which of the following is appropriate when communicating with medical direction over the phone or​ radio? A. ​"Patient with symptoms of heart​ attack." B. ​"Patient presents with myocardial​ infarction." C. ​"Patient likely experiencing​ non-cardiac chest​ pain." D. ​"Patient is complaining of chest​ pain."

D. ​"Patient is complaining of chest​ pain."