Chapter 1 EMS Systems Practice Quiz
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? Select one: A. Follow the agency's written protocols. B. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments. C. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times. D. Deviate from established standards when necessary.
A
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? Select one: A. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. B. The minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled. C. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability. D. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam.
A
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the: Select one: A. EMS medical director. B. individual EMT. C. State Bureau of EMS. D. EMS training officer.
B
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to: Select one: A. focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to the patient. B. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed. C. ensure that all EMTs maintain licensure through the state EMS office. D. administer punitive actions to EMTs who do not follow local protocols.
B
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the: Select one: A. EMS administrator. B. medical director. C. field training officer. D. shift supervisor.
B
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
You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone. You should report the information to __________. Select one: a. law enforcement personnel b. the receiving nurse or doctor c. your medical director d. the state motor vehicle department
B.
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 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental oxygen C. A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device D. A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac chest pain
C
Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe? Select one: A. Radio B. Online C. Off-line D. Direct
C
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: Select one: A. interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly. B. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route. C. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications. D. insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids.
C. Assist a patient with certain prescribed medications
EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of: Select one: A. the Emergency Medical Services Act. B. the Department of Transportation's White Paper: Death and Dying. C. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured. D. Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society.
D
If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should: Select one: A. wait at least 24 months before taking another state-approved EMT class. B. recognize that any such conviction will disqualify him or her from EMT licensure. C. send an official request to the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) to seek approval to take the EMT exam. D. contact the state EMS office and provide its staff with the required documentation.
D
Which of the following skills would a layperson MOST likely be trained to perform before arrival of EMS? Select one: A. Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway B. Obtaining a manual blood pressure C. Administration of supplemental oxygen D. Bleeding control using a tourniquet
D
Continuing education in EMS serves to: Select one: A. provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system. B. enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific training. C. confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital care. D. maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills.
D.
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. demand that the patient to be quiet and cooperative during transport. C. reassure the patient that everything will be all right, even if it will not be. D. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
D. Continue to be nonjudgemental, compassionate, and respectful