Lesson 21

The ability of multiple agencies or systems to share the same radio frequency is called: A. trunking B. a duplex C. patching D. telemetry

A

The term "frequency," as it applies to radio communications, is MOST accurately defined as: A. the number of oscillations per second of the carrier wave B. the number of megahertz per cycle that the radio transmits C. a relatively long wavelength that produces audible sound D. a predefined station designed for emergency use only

A

Under the instructions of a good emergency medical dispatcher (EMD), a layperson should be able to: A. perform chest compressions B. obtain a blood pressure C. assess a patients pupils D. immobilize a persons spine

A

When communicating medical information via radio, you should be: A. simple, brief, and direct B. thorough yet rapid C. as expeditious as possible D. comprehensive but brief

A

if a patient asks for your advice regarding a treatment decision that his or her physician made, you should: A. advise the patient to consult with his or her physician B. obtain specific information about the physicians decision C. only give advice if you disagree with the physician D. give your opinion, but state that you are not a physician

A

what is the benefit of communicating over an assigned tactical channel? A. it leaves the main dispatch channel open for other radio traffic B. it ensures that no outside party can monitor your communication C. it ensures that communication is only with law enforcement D. it enables you to transmit personally identifiable

A

when a caller requests ems in an area that uses and enhanced 911 system: A. the callers name and address are automatically displayed B. the fastest route to the scene will be displayed on the computer C. known hazards at or near the scene will be displayed on the computer D. the callers GPS coordinates will display on the computer

A

After asking a patient a question about how she is feeling today, you sense that he is having difficulty putting his feelings into words. You should: A) ask another question and revisit the previous question later. B) be patient and give the patient time to express his feelings. C) repeat the question, but ask it differently the second time. D) offer suggested responses to facilitate the patient's answer.

B

In a multiagency MCI event, to achieve consistent communication and cooperation, agencies' communication systems must be compatible with one another. This is called: A. repeating B. interoperability C. mutual aid D. trunked radio systems

B

It is important to remember that if a patient is not personally sensitive to modesty because of an impaired mental state: A. protecting his or her privacy is of lesser concern B. the patients family likely will be C. then he or she will not care about your treatment D. this will not influence your care

B

the purpose of a closed ended question is to: A. obtain reliable information about a patients complaint B. elicit a specific response from the patient C. allow the patient to described what he or she is feeling D. enable the paramedic to gauge the patients mentation

B

which of the following is the BEST definition of culture? A. a standard of body language and gestures common to a group of people B. The system of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that are learned and shared by members of a group C. the shared religious practices of the members of a group D. the belief that ones own group is inherently better than all other groups

B

A(n) ___________ receives a weak signal and retransmits it at a higher power on another frequency. A. duplex B. simplex C. repeater D. encoder

C

Before you begin to transmit over the radio, you should check the volume and then: A. turn the squelch setting to zero to ensure a good signal B. key the microphone two or three times to reach the repeater C. listen to make sure that the channel is clear of traffic D. press the transmit key for 1 second before talking

C

If the EMD suspects that your patient has a life-threatening emergency, the EMD should make you aware of the situation and then: A. ask the caller to put the patient on the phone B. dispatch law enforcement to the scene C. give prearrival instructions to the caller D. obtain the callers name and physical address

C

If you want reliable answers to personal questions, you should: A. request law enforcement presence when asking a personal question B. tell the patient that personal questions are a routine part of your exam C. manage the scene so you can ask such questions quietly and privately D. tell the patient that his or her responses to your questions are confidential

C

Biotelemetry is MOST accurately defined as: A. the ability of more than one public safety agency to share the same radio frequency during a crisis B. linking two frequencies together so that the paramedic and physician can converse directly C. a common radio frequency assigned to EMS by the Federal Communications Commission D. the capability to measure vital signs and ECG tracings and transmit them to a distant terminal

D

radio frequencies are grouped into bands by the: A. emergency medical dispatch B. computer assisted dispatch C. public safety answering point D. federal communications commission

D

what are three interviewing tools you can use to elicit useful responses to questions from your patient? A. diagnosis, interpretation, and confrontation B. reflection, redirection, and referral C. empathy, leading questions, and silence D. empathy, facilitation, and reflection

D

which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask a patient who has no medical training> A. do you have any endocrine related illnesses? B. Have you ever had an acute myocardial infarction? C. have you ever experienced a syncopal episode D. do you have any breathing or heart problems?

D