Block 1 Exam

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

Immunity

Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?

Off-line

Shortly after you load your patient, a 50-year-old man with abdominal pain, into the ambulance, he tells you that he changed his mind and does not want to go to the ambulance. The patient is conscious and alert and has no signs of mental incapacitations. You are suspicious that the man has a significant underlying condition and feel strongly that he should go to the hospital. Which of the following statements regarding this situation is correct?

A mentally competent adult can withdraw his or her consent to treat at any time.

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment?

A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.

Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence?

Deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury.

A positive TB skin test indicates that:

you have been exposed to TB.

According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:

assist a patient with certain prescribed medications

The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting can usually be traced to:

careless handling of sharps.

An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to:

continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.

Determination of exposure is an important component of an infection control plan because it:

defines who is at risk for contact with blood and body fluids and which tasks pose a risk of exposure.

According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT would require special permission from the medical director and the state EMS office to:

insert a peripheral intravenous catheter.

In many states, a minor may be treated as an adult for the purpose of consenting to or refusing medical treatment if the minor:

is self-supporting and lives by him or herself.

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

paramedic

You are treating a man who was assulted and has a closed head injury. The patient who has slurred speech, becomes verbally abusive and tells you to leave him alone. You should:

proceed with treatment and utilize law enforcement for assistance if necessary.

To minimize the rick of litigation, the EMT should:

provide competent care that meets current standards.