EMS Systems

EMRS such as fırefighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers are an integral part of the EMS system because: Select one: a. they often arrive at the scene before the ambulance and EMTS. b. they are usually trained to assist paramedics with certain procedures. c. the average response time for the EMT crew is approximately 15 minutes. d. they can initiate certain ALS procedures before EMS arrival.

A

Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? Select one: a. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured b. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting 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

A

Which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure? Select one: a. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug. b. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled. c. An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly state that he is not authorized to do so. d. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain proper authorization from medical control first.

A

Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training? Select one: a. Automated external defibrillation b. Oral glucose for hypoglycemia c. Use of a manually triggered ventilator d. Intranasal medication administration

A

Which of the following skills would a layperson MOST likely be trained to perform before arrival of EMS? Select one: a. Bleeding control using a tourniquet V b. Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway c. Administration of supplemental oxygen d. Obtaining a manual blood pressure

A

Which of the following statements regarding the EMS medical director and an EMT's scope of practice is correct? Select one: A. An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state approval. b. The EMS medical director can expand the EMT's scope of practice but cannot limit it without state approval. C. An EMT's scope of practice is exclusively regulated by the state EMS office, not the EMS, medical director. d. The EMS medical director can expand or limit an individual EMT's scope of practice without state approval.

A

The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the: Select one: a. American Heart Association. b. state office of EMS, c. National Registry of EMTS. d. regional trauma center.

B

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

C

Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of the: Select one: a. EMT. b. AEMT. c. paramedic. d. EMR.

C

Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS? Select one: a. A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed nitroglycerin b. A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac chest pain c. A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device d. A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental oxygen

C

Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? Select one: a. The minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled. b. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam. c. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. d. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability.

C

Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe? Select one: a. Online b. Radio c. Off-line d. Direct

C

An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n): Select one: a. EMR. b. ЕМТ. C. advanced EMT (AEMT). d. paramedic.

D

As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: O a. an order from a paramedic. O b. the patient's condition. O c. the transport time to the hospital. O d. medical director approval. V Correct

D

EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the: Select one: a. National Association of EMTS. b. National Registry of EMTS. c. individual state's EMS protocols. d. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

D

If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should: Select one: a. send an official request to the National Registry of EMTS (NREMT) to seek approval to take the EMT exam. b. wait at least 24 months before taking another state-approved EMT class. c. recognize that any such conviction will disqualify him or her from EMT licensure. d. contact the state EMS office and provide its staff with the required documentation.

D

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: Select one: a. local protocols. b. regional trauma guidelines. c. the lead EMT's decision. d. EMS research.

D

The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTS to perform emergency medical care in the field is the: Select one: a. EMS administrator. b. shift supervisor. c. field training officer. d. medical director.

D

Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? Select one: a. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. b. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT. c. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTS. d. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.

D

The EMT certification exam is designed to:

Select one: a. rank EMTS based on performance on the certification exam. b. identify those EMTS who are prepared for advanced levels of training. c. ensure that EMTS are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills. d. provide EMTS with the best possible wage once certification is achieved. C.