EMT - Unit 1 Practice Exam Questions
When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, which one of the following occurs? A. Retraction B. Inhalation C. Exhalation D. Expansion
C. Exhalation
When lifting the stretcher with a patient secured to it, the EMT must avoid which of the following? A. Lifting with the thigh muscles B. Bending at the waist C. Contracting the abdominal muscles D. Maintaining a straight back
. B. Bending at the waist
Which of the following communication techniques will NOT contribute to the safe and efficient movement of a patient from an upstairs bedroom to the ambulance? A. Advising your patient not to reach out and grab anything while being carried. B. Checking with your partner to ensure that you are using the most appropriate equipment for the job. C. Only call for assist if you find that you and your partner cannot lift the patient. D. Communicating with your partner about her physical abilities and limitations for lifting and moving patients.
. C. Only call for assist if you find that you and your partner cannot lift the patient
Which one of the following describes the EMT's most objective finding? A. Complaint of nausea B. Blood pressure 114/68 mmHg C. Patient rates pain as 10 out of 10 D. Complaint of headache for past 12 hours
27. B. Blood pressure 114/68 mmHg
The EMT's FIRST and MOST important priority is: A. patient welfare. B. the safety of other rescuers. C. proper vehicle maintenance. D. personal safety.
D. Personal Safety
Which one of the following statements is most appropriate when communicating with the medical facility that will receive the patient? A. "En route to your facility with a 73-year-old male complaining of dizziness." B. "Inbound with a 52-year-old suffering from a myocardial infarction." C. "Five minutes out with Mr. John Panzer who called us today for high blood pressure." D. "En route with a drug addict who has overdosed on an unspecified amount of heroin."
A. "En route to your facility with a 73-year-old male complaining of dizziness."
After a patient, who is short of breath, signs a refusal of service, which one of the following statements would be appropriate prior to leaving the residence? A. "If you change your mind and want to be transported to the hospital, call 911." B. "Call our dispatch in the morning to let us know how you made out." C. "We will leave this oxygen for you; call us when you feel better." D. "Try taking an aspirin and get a good night's rest; you will probably feel better."
A. "If you change your mind and want to be transported to the hospital, call 911."
An EMT with your service states that he desires to become a paramedic because he wants to provide advanced care. Under the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, which one of the following will he be able to provide as a paramedic that he cannot provide as an EMT? A. Administration of intravenous medications B. Patient assessment C. Airway management D. Automated blood pressure monitoring
A. Administration of intravenous medications
When confronted with an issue regarding patient consent or patient restraint, if issues are NOT clear, which of the following concepts should guide your decisions? A. Always act in the patient's best interest. B. Always transport patients who are making bad decisions. C. Always assume the least legal risk. D. Never transport a patient who doesn't want to be treated.
A. Always act in the patient's best interest
Which one of the following patients may be treated under the guideline of implied consent? A. An unresponsive 33-year-old female who is treated by EMS after overdosing on a street drug B. A 47-year-old female with severe abdominal pain who is refusing transport after placing the call to 911 for help C. A 2-year-old boy who fell down a flight of stairs and whose parents want him taken to the hospital D. An adult patient with chest pain and shortness of breath who is refusing treatment and transport by EMS
A. An unresponsive 33-year-old female who is treated by EMS after overdosing on a street drug
A patient with a terminal disease is unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. The family states that the patient has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order signed by her medical doctor, but they cannot find it. The EMT should: A. start cardiopulmonary resuscitation. B. have the family sign a refusal of care form. C. wait for family to locate the DNR. D. pronounce the patient deceased.
A. start cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Which of the following terms describes inaccurate information that has been documented on a PCR, and may lead to revocation of EMT certification as well as possible criminal charges? A. Falsified B. Inaccurate C. Incomplete D. Confidential
A. Falsified
An Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) comes to you and states that he would like to work for your emergency ambulance service and take care of patients during transport to the hospital. Knowing the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, you inform him of which one of the following? A. He will first have to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). B. He will first need approval from your ambulance service's medical director. C. He will be able to work only in rural environments. D. He will only be able to take care of patients with non-life-threatening complaints
A. He will first have to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Vital signs are considered to be what type of assessment finding? A. Objective B. Summative C. Narrative D. Subjective
A. Objective
Your written protocol requires that you administer oxygen to all patients who complain of respiratory distress. This is an example of what type of medical director authorization to practice?
A. Offline medical direction Offline medical direction is a subset of protocols that do not require the paramedic to speak to the physician before rendering care. Online medical direction requires the paramedic to speak to the physician first. Duty to act is the legal obligation for a paramedic to treat a patient, and quality improvement is a process designed to improve the quality of the care rendered by the EMS system.
If a patient is complaining of upper-right quadrant abdominal pain, and he states that he thinks it is his appendix, why is the patient's assumption wrong? A. The appendix is not in the upper right quadrant. B. There are no nerve endings in the organs of the upper right quadrant to initiate any pain. C. The patient is trying to hide the real problem. D. The appendix does not cause pain when it becomes inflamed.
A. The appendix is not in the upper right quadrant
What is the name of the flap that closes over the trachea to prevent foreign substances from entering it? A. The epiglottis B. The vallecula C. The false vocal cords D. The larynx
A. The epiglottis
An EMT listens to a patient's statement about his pain from falling and injuring his wrist and says, "I understand how you feel. I fell when I was snowboarding last season and had a similar injury." This is a therapeutic communications technique known as: A. empathy B. facilitated communication. C. confrontation. D. reflection.
A. empathy
Beta1 stimulation of the heart causes: A. increased pulse. B. decreased pulse. C. slowed conduction. D. decreased force.
A. increased pulse.
You may receive an order from medical direction over the radio to help a patient with his medication. After receiving the order, you should: A. repeat the order back to medical direction. B. confirm the order with your partner. C. repeat vital signs. D. administer the medication
A. repeat the order back to medical direction.
You have documented on the PCR that the patient was complaining of nausea. This type of information is known as: A. subjective. B. objective. C. summative. D. narrative
A. subjective.
When taking a history from the patient who is complaining of chest pain, a pertinent negative would include: A. the absence of breathing difficulty. B. his taking nitro and ASA. C. the lack of prior heart attacks. D. the lack of a history of allergies.
A. the absence of breathing difficulty
A distraught husband awoke to find his 26 year old wife not breathing and cold to the touch. You arrive on scene, and your assessment indicates that the woman has been dead for some time, so you contact medical direction for authorization to withhold emergency care. The medical director agrees, and the coroner is notified. At this time, your immediate responsibility is: - - A. to provide supportive care to the family present. B. determining the cause of death. C. preparing for the next call. D. establishing the time of death.
A. to provide supportive care to the family present.
You are caring for a construction worker who fell. During your assessment, the scene suddenly becomes unstable because there is a wall that may collapse. Which type of move should be used to get the patient out of immediate danger? A. Nonemergency B. Emergency C. Urgent D. Non-urgent
B. Emergency
Which one of the following is an open-ended question? A. "Who is your primary care physician?" B. "Can you describe the pain to me?" C. "What time did the pain begin?" D. "Did you get sweaty when the pain started?"
B. "Can you describe the pain to me?"
Which one of the following statements should you expect from a patient who has accepted the fact that he is terminally ill? A. "It is just not fair." B. "It's okay. I am not afraid." C. "I cannot go on like this any longer." D. "I have no energy to even think anymore."
B. "It's okay. I am not afraid."
When asked, an alert and oriented 44 year old male tells you that he called 911 because "my chest is hurting." The man is also sweating and feels as though he is going to vomit. He has a history of high blood pressure and states that this pain "feels just like my heart attack two years ago." His pulse is 88 beats per minute, respirations are 18 per minute, and blood pressure is 156/92 mmHg. On room air, he has an oxygen level of 95%. Based on this information, how would you document his chief complaint on the patient care report? - - A. Myocardial infarction B. "My chest is hurting." C. Chest pain with an elevated BP D. Possible heart attack
B. "My chest is hurting."
Which of the following would be considered an appropriate position for transport? A. A critically injured 18-month-old in a car seat B. An alert 67-year-old female with nausea in a sitting position C. A hypotensive 48-year-old male in a position of comfort D. A 23-year-old pregnant woman in a supine position
B. An alert 67-year-old female with nausea in a sitting position
The spinal column is composed of what sections as described from superior to inferior? A. Coccyx, lumbar, thoracic, cervical, and sacral B. Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx C. Thoracic, lumbar, cervical, coccyx, and sacral D. Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, and coccyx
B. Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx
You arrive in the parking lot of a retail store and find a middle-age male on the ground, unresponsive and with blood coming from a laceration to his forehead. Several shoppers have gathered around the patient and have covered him with a blanket. What should you do first? A. Ask the bystanders if anyone knows the patient. B. Go to the patient and begin providing care. C. Call for law enforcement to secure the scene. D. Place the patient on the stretcher and into the ambulance
B. Go to the patient and begin providing care.
You arrive at the scene of a cardiac arrest and find that the battery on your AED is not charged, rendering the AED useless. As an EMT, you can be charged with: A. breach of duty. B. negligence. C. punitive cause. D. libel.
B. Negligence.
MOST EMS systems communicate over the radio using what type of language? A. Ten codes (e.g., 10-4) B. Plain English C. APCO codes D. Radio codes
B. Plain English
When a patient is found lying on his belly, face down, this is referred to as what position? A. Supine B. Prone C. Recovery D. Lateral
B. Prone
The standard against infection that assumes that all blood and body fluids are infectious, and requires all emergency workers to practice a strict form of infection control, is called: A. Universal Precautions. B. Standard Precautions. C. sterilization. D. infection prevention.
B. Standard Precautions
A diabetic patient has an elevated blood sugar (545 mg/dL) and requires an injection of insulin. Your EMT partner is also a diabetic and administers insulin injections to himself throughout the day as needed. Although the Scope of Practice lists nothing about EMTs giving insulin, your partner administers the insulin injection to the patient. The patient's blood sugar comes down and her condition improves. Which of the following is true? A. Because your partner used the patient's insulin rather than his own, he cannot be reprimanded. B. Your partner violated the Scope of Practice and may have his certification revoked. C. Since the patient benefited from the insulin, your partner acted appropriately. D. It was permissible for your partner to give the insulin since he is diabetic and knows how
B. Your partner violated the Scope of Practice and may have his certification revoked.
A durable power of attorney for health care is an: A. attorney who specializes in health care issues for the elderly, terminally ill, and mentally ill patient. B. advance directive that identifies a person who can make decisions for the patient if he becomes incapacitated. C. advance directive that identifies a relative who can sue an insurance company for health benefits if needed. D. advance directive which, when presented, requires the EMT not to resuscitate a terminally ill patient.
B. advance directive that identifies a person who can make decisions for the patient if he becomes incapacitated.
Medical direction has advised you to place a patient who is obese and extremely short of breath in a supine position. Knowing that doing so will cause the patient to become more short of breath, your best action would be to: A. contact a different hospital and transport the patient there. B. explain your concern to the physician and ask for clarification. C. ask your partner what he would do. D. place the patient in the supine position and expedite transport.
B. explain your concern to the physician and ask for clarification.
EMS is called to a scene where a terminally ill patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to peanuts. The family presents the EMS crew with a valid DNR form obtained after the patient was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The EMS crew should: A. withhold all treatment and only transport the patient if the family chooses. B. issue full treatment to the patient just like any anaphylactic reaction because the DNR is for resuscitation wishes only. C. transport the patient to the hospital but withhold any treatment during transport. D. provide oxygen via blow-by and wait on scene to see if the patient improves.
B. issue full treatment to the patient just like any anaphylactic reaction because the DNR is for resuscitation wishes only.
A 46-year-old man who is conscious, competent, and rational is refusing treatment despite crushing chest pain and shortness of breath. He states that the hospital will not do anything for him and he does not want you to treat or transport him. The EMT should recognize that the: A. patient will need to be transported against his will. B. patient has a right to refuse treatment and transport. C. police will need to be called so the patient can be transported in custody. D. patient's family can give consent to transport the patient.
B. patient has a right to refuse treatment and transport.
Proper lifting technique is critical in order to: A. limit your liability. B. reduce the risk of injury. C. expedite transport. D. avoid damaging equipment.
B. reduce the risk of injury.
The actions and care that are legally allowed for the EMT are called the: A. standing orders. B. scope of practice. C. standard of care. D. Good Samaritan law.
B. scope of practice
Offline medical direction may be provided through: A. medical direction by radio. B. standing orders. C. medical direction by phone. D. call review.
B. standing orders.
What type of move is used when the patient is suffering an immediate life threat, such as poor ventilations? A. nonemergency B. urgent C. emergency D. nonurgent
B. urgent
The single MOST important way you can prevent the spread of infection is by: A. wearing gloves. B. washing your hands. C. refusing to treat contagious patients. D. wearing a surgical mask.
B. washing your hands.
You are interviewing a patient about his car crash. You ask him if he passed out after striking the windshield and he says no. You are careful to document this conversation on your PCR. What is this referred to as? A. The SAMPLE history B. OPQRST history C. A pertinent negative D. The chief complaint
C. A pertinent negative
When lifting the stretcher with a patient secured to it, the EMT must avoid which of the following? A. Lifting with the thigh muscles B. Maintaining a straight back C. Bending at the waist D. Contracting the abdominal muscles
C. Bending at the waist
What term best describes the individual who is a physician and is legally responsible for the clinical and patient care aspects of the EMS system? A. Medical Direction B. Medical Oversight C. Medical Director D. Medical Overview
C. Medical Director
What is the name of the process that results in the movement of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) across cellular membranes in the lungs and in the peripheral tissues? A. Ventilation B. Perfusion C. Oxygenation D. Respiration
D. Respiration
An ambulance with two EMTs arrives in front of a house for an unknown medical call in a good section of town. A bystander reports that a female patient was beaten by her husband in the driveway and then dragged back into the house. They continue by stating that the patient appeared unconscious and was bleeding from the head. Which action should the EMTs perform next? A. Quietly enter the home and quickly move the patient to the ambulance. B. Enter the home to protect the patient while waiting for the police to arrive. C. Remove the ambulance and themselves from the scene and wait for the police. D. Remove the husband from the house, and then provide emergency care to the wife
C. Remove the ambulance and themselves from the scene and wait for the police.
Most authorities agree that the modern-day EMS system evolved after the release of what document? A. The Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973 B. The American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiac Resuscitation C. The White Paper "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society" D. The Emergency Medical Services: Agenda for the Future
C. The White Paper "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society"
Smooth muscle is responsible for: A. movement of the eyeballs. B. contraction of the heart. C. constriction or dilation of the blood vessels. D. chewing and swallowing.
C. constriction or dilation of the blood vessels
When lifting or moving any patient, the EMT must remember to primarily use the muscles of his or her: A. hips. B. back. C. legs. D. arms.
C. legs.
An imaginary line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle is called the: A. medial line. B. posterior line. C. midaxillary line. D. middorsal line.
C. midaxillary line.
Vital signs are considered to be what type of assessment finding? A. Subjective B. Narrative C. Summative D. Objective
D. Objective
Eye protection, protective gloves, gowns, and masks are known as: A. infection protection. B. infection control devices. C. Universal Precautions. D. personal protective equipment.
D. Personal Protective Equipment
Which one of the following statements is most appropriate when communicating with the medical facility that will receive the patient? A. "En route with a drug addict who has overdosed on an unspecified amount of heroin." B. "Five minutes out with Mr. John Panzer who called us today for high blood pressure." C. "Inbound with a 52-year-old suffering from a myocardial infarction." D. "En route to your facility with a 73-year-old male complaining of dizziness."
D. "En route to your facility with a 73-year-old male complaining of dizziness."
Which one of the following statements shows that the EMT has a good understanding of her role and responsibility related to being an EMT? A. "The patient's needs come before anyone else's needs." B. "On a scene of an emergency, my responsibility is to get to the patient no matter what." C. "As an EMT, I recognize that the public's safety comes before the safety of me or my partner." D. "My safety comes first and then the patient's safety."
D. "My safety comes first and then the patient's safety."
Your partner states that he is the "world's worst speller" and has great difficulty using medical terms. Which one of the following statements is appropriate? A. "Ask the emergency physician or nurse how to spell the words of which you are unsure." B. "Do not document information that requires medical terms you are unsure of." C. "Consider abbreviating medical terms that you are unsure how to spell." D. "Use plain English if you are unsure of how to apply or spell a medical term."
D. "Use plain English if you are unsure of how to apply or spell a medical term."
You are interviewing a patient about his car crash. You ask him if he passed out after striking the windshield and he says no. You are careful to document this conversation on your PCR. What is this referred to as? A. The SAMPLE history B. OPQRST history C. The chief complaint D. A pertinent negative
D. A pertinent negative
The emotional stage of dying characterized by a patient who becomes silent, distant, sad, and despairing is referred to as which stage? A. Acceptance B. Denial C. Anger D. Depression
D. Depression
While on duty, you and your partner are in the ambulance and have had an extremely busy shift and have not had a chance to eat. You have just cleared the hospital and are on your way to finally take a lunch break when you see an accident scene. The scene appears safe and you see two people standing outside of their cars. You elect to continue onto to lunch without stopping. As EMTs in the state you could be held liable for violating: A. standard of care. B. ethical health law. C. scope of practice. D. duty to act.
D. Duty to act
You are treating a patient with active tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following will afford you the best protection from the disease? A. Purified protein derivative injection B. Gloves, gown, and goggles C. Surgical mask with a face shield D. High-efficiency particulate arrestor mask
D. High-efficiency particulate arrestor mask
The Good Samaritan law will protect you: A. from being found guilty of negligence while working on duty. B. from being sued while on duty. C. from subpoenaed by a court. D. if you are sued by a patient for rendering competent care while off duty
D. If you are sued by a patient for rendering competent care while off duty.
Upon arrival at a scene of a fight, you find your patient lying face-up on his back. What is this position called? A. Prone B. Fowler's C. Lateral D. Supine
D. Supine
A patient who was complaining of a headache is being transported to the hospital. After providing a report to the emergency department, the patient begins to seize. The seizure lasts for 1 minute and then stops. At this time, you are 5 minutes from the hospital. After providing care for the seizure, your next action should be to: A. document the seizure on the prehospital care report. B. contact family via cell phone and determine is the patient has a history of seizures. C. continue care and transport to the hospital. D. call the hospital and inform them of the seizure.
D. call the hospital and inform them of the seizure
Automaticity, or the ability to generate an impulse on its own, is a property of: A. involuntary muscle. B. smooth muscle. C. skeletal muscle. D. cardiac muscle.
D. cardiac muscle.
EMS is called to a scene where a terminally ill patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to peanuts. The family presents the EMS crew with a valid DNR form obtained after the patient was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The EMS crew should: A. transport the patient to the hospital but withhold any treatment during transport. B. withhold all treatment and only transport the patient if the family chooses. C. provide oxygen via blow-by and wait on scene to see if the patient improves. D. issue full treatment to the patient just like any anaphylactic reaction because the DNR is for resuscitation wishes only.
D. issue full treatment to the patient just like any anaphylactic reaction because the DNR is for resuscitation wishes only.
While you are attending an in-service CE session at your EMS service, the instructor is discussing body mechanics, lifting and moving techniques, and how to prevent back injuries. What do you think the instructor would want to stress during this CE? A. using manual force instead of equipment when possible. B. extending wrists and knees to prevent injury to the extremities. C. maintaining an outward curve of the back to reduce the potential for spinal injury. D. maintaining good posture while sitting and standing.
D. maintaining good posture while sitting and standing.
A 46-year-old man who is conscious, competent, and rational is refusing treatment despite crushing chest pain and shortness of breath. He states that the hospital will not do anything for him and he does not want you to treat or transport him. The EMT should recognize that the A. patient will need to be transported against his will. B. police will need to be called so the patient can be transported in custody. C. patient's family can give consent to transport the patient. D. patient has a right to refuse treatment and transport.
D. patient has a right to refuse treatment and transport.
You have arrived on the scene of a medical emergency and find a woman lying on the floor of a grocery store. As you approach her, you know that your first priority as an EMT is: A. patient care. B. patient advocacy. C. public safety. D. personal safety.
D. personal safety.
One of your roles and responsibilities as an EMT is patient advocacy. This means that, as an emergency care provider, you are responsible for: A. providing emergency care. B. gaining access to the patient. C. assuring scene safety. D. protecting the patient's rights.
D. protecting the patient's rights.
The right ventricle pumps blood to the: A. left ventricle. B. pulmonary vein. C. aorta. D. pulmonary artery.
D. pulmonary artery.
A patient with a terminal disease is unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. The family states that the patient has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order signed by her medical doctor, but they cannot find it. The EMT should: A. pronounce the patient deceased. B. have the family sign a refusal of care form. C. wait for family to locate the DNR. D. start cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
D. start cardiopulmonary resuscitation
In a community park, a 10-year-old boy has fallen from the top of a slide. His right wrist is deformed and he is in pain. He states that he lives with his mother and she is working. He does not know her work number. The EMT's best action would be to: A. obtain permission from the park director. B. have the police take custody of the boy and give permission to treat. C. not treat the patient until his mother can be contacted. D. treat the patient under the guidelines of implied consent.
D. treat the patient under the guidelines of implied consent.
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. the patient's billing and insurance information. B. only new information. It is not necessary to repeat your broadcasted report. C. personal information about the patient not pertinent to medical care. D. treatment given to the patient en route and the patient's response to that treatment.
D. treatment given to the patient en route and the patient's response to that treatment.
Occipital, parietal, temporal, and frontal are all parts of the: A. cranium. B. spinal column. C. rib cage. D. abdomen
44. A. cranium.
Assessment of an elderly male shows him to be confused. His family states that this is normal for him because he has a disease of his brain that has affected his ability to remember things. Based on this information, in what area of the brain is this disease located? A. Cerebrum B. Brainstem C. Cerebellum D. Pons
A. Cerebrum
An asthmatic is short of breath because her small airways are constricted. For this patient, the best medication is one that contains what sympathetic (adrenergic) properties? A. beta-2 B. alpha-2 C. beta-1 D. alpha-1
A. beta-2
The actions and care that are legally allowed for the EMT are called the: A. scope of practice. B. standard of care. C. standing orders. D. Good Samaritan law
A. scope of practice.
If dependent lividity is present, it can be assumed that the patient is: A. showing the necessary signs of circulation. B. deceased. C. suffering from a degenerative disease. D. unable to move without assistance.
B. deceased.
Involuntary or smooth muscles are found on which one of the following structures? A. Central nervous system B. Muscles of the arms and legs C. Blood vessels and intestines D. Heart and blood vessels
C. Blood vessels and intestines
Which one of the following statements shows that the EMT has a good understanding of her role and responsibility related to being an EMT? A. "My safety comes first and then the patient's safety." B. "On a scene of an emergency, my responsibility is to get to the patient no matter what." C. "The patient's needs come before anyone else's needs." D. "As an EMT, I recognize that the public's safety comes before the safety of me or my partner."
A. "My safety comes first and then the patient's safety."
What type of stress reaction would an EMT likely experience when his partner is attacked and stabbed by a drunk patron at a tavern? A. Acute stress reaction B. Delayed stress reaction C. Chronic stress reaction D. Cumulative stress reaction
A. Acute stress reaction An acute stress reaction results from exposure to a high-stress situation. You may note the reaction not only in the patient or bystanders, but also in yourself, your partner, or other emergency service personnel at the scene of the high-stress incident. Signs and symptoms typically occur immediately or shortly after the incident and may involve cognitive, physical, behavioral, or psychological functions. Delayed and cumulative stress reactions are both manifested after an event (or may be ongoing).
An EMT with your service states that he desires to become a paramedic because he wants to provide advanced care. Under the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, which one of the following will he be able to provide as a paramedic that he cannot provide as an EMT? A. Administration of intravenous medications B. Airway management C. Patient assessment D. Automated blood pressure monitoring
A. Administration of intravenous medications
Which of the following would be considered an appropriate position for transport? A. An alert 67-year-old female with nausea in a sitting position B. A critically injured 18-month-old in a car seat C. A hypotensive 48-year-old male in a position of comfort D. A 23-year-old pregnant woman in a supine position
A. An alert 67-year-old female with nausea in a sitting position
What must the EMT perform on each and every emergency call? A. Assure that the scene is safe prior to entering. B. Immediately assess all patients upon arrival at the scene. C. Wear gloves and eye protection when dealing with a patient. D. Contact the receiving facility with a patient report.
A. Assure that the scene is safe prior to entering.
The EMT course prepares a person to master what basic functions? A. Controlling life-threatening situations B. Hazardous materials operations C. Advanced Geriatric Life Support D. EMS system management
A. Controlling Life threatening Situations. The EMT course provides education on how to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation of patients who access the EMS system. The EMT course focuses on basic life support (BLS) interventions that are designed to control life-threatening situations of the airway, breathing, and circulation components. Although an EMT may become part of EMS management or take additional courses on advanced geriatric care or HAZMAT operations, these are not integral to the basic EMT course.
What important piece of information has been omitted from the following report: "University Hospital, we are en route with a 61-year-old male complaining of generalized weakness. He states that he was cutting the grass when he suddenly became hot and weak, forcing him to sit down. He has a history of diabetes and prostate cancer, but takes no medications. Right now he is alert and oriented and has the following vital signs: pulse 96, respirations 18, and blood pressure 156/82 mmHg. We have placed him on two liters of oxygen by nasal cannula and are transporting in a semi-Fowler's position. He states that the weakness is starting to resolve. Do you have questions or orders?" A. ETA to the hospital B. Location of the incident C. Patient's family physician D. Medications the patient is taking
A. ETA to the hospital
Which one of the following would be an EMS public health initiative? A. Educating the public on the benefit of wearing seat belts B. Purchasing new equipment to better help those suffering a medical emergency C. Volunteering time to help raise money for a sick child and his family D. Providing emergency ambulance service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
A. Educating the public on the benefit of wearing seat belts
A patient has severe swelling of the leaf-shaped flap that helps to prevent food from entering the lower respiratory system. Knowing that the suffix "itis" refers to inflammation, which one of the following conditions is the patient suffering from? A. Epiglottitis B. Pharyngitis C. Tracheitis D. Bronchitis
A. Epiglottitis
Which of the following is a nonverbal technique that can improve communication with your patient? A. Making eye contact. B. Summarizing the patient's statements. C. Standing over the patient. D. Interrupting the patient.
A. Making eye contact.
Which one of the following is a function of the skeletal system? A. Producing blood cells B. Forming the vital organs of the body C. Securing the abdominal organs D. Providing structure to blood vessels
A. Producing blood cells
Which of the following bits of information should NOT be found in the treatment section of a patient care report? A. Subjective interpretation about the treatment rendered B. Indications of how the patient responded to treatments C. What treatments were rendered D. Times treatments were rendered
A. Subjective interpretation about the treatment rendered The final information for entry on the PCR involves the treatment provided to the patient. This section should detail in chronological order all treatments you administer to a patient, what time they were administered, and indications of how the patient responded to that treatment. This information should be written in an objective and clear way. Subjective documentation usually regards statements the patient has made. Treatment rendered is objective and should be recorded that way
Which one of the following best indicates that informed consent has been obtained? A. The patient agrees to oxygen therapy after being told it may help decrease his chest pain but may dry his nose, causing discomfort. B. The patient is given oxygen because he is having chest pain and was the one who placed the 911 call for help. C. The EMT tells the patient that he will need oxygen because he is having chest pain, which could be a sign of a heart attack. D. The EMT administers oxygen because the patient is having chest pain and appears short of breath.
A. The patient agrees to oxygen therapy after being told it may help decrease his chest pain but may dry his nose, causing discomfort.
Generally speaking, what is the best way to move a patient from one point to another? A. Whatever is easiest to prevent injury to the EMT B. By carrying the patient manually rather than using equipment to assist in the process C. By using an emergency move with at least 2 EMTs D. By having the on-scene fire department do the heavy lifting and moving at all times
A. Whatever is easiest to prevent injury to the EMT The best way to move a patient in any circumstance is generally the easiest way that will not cause injury or pain to your patient or to yourself. Let your equipment do the work whenever possible. If you must lift, do it with a device that is designed for that purpose, if possible. As a rule, get as much help as you can to carry patients and equipment. Never risk falling or injuring yourself, and always follow the rules of body mechanics.
A diabetic patient has an elevated blood sugar (545 mg/dL) and requires an injection of insulin. Your EMT partner is also a diabetic and administers insulin injections to himself throughout the day as needed. Although the Scope of Practice lists nothing about EMTs giving insulin, your partner administers the insulin injection to the patient. The patient's blood sugar comes down and her condition improves. Which of the following is true? A. Your partner violated the Scope of Practice and may have his certification revoked. B. Since the patient benefited from the insulin, your partner acted appropriately. C. Because your partner used the patient's insulin rather than his own, he cannot be reprimanded. D. It was permissible for your partner to give the insulin since he is diabetic and knows how.
A. Your partner violated the Scope of Practice and may have his certification revoked.
A patient who was complaining of a headache is being transported to the hospital. After providing a report to the emergency department, the patient begins to seize. The seizure lasts for 1 minute and then stops. At this time, you are 5 minutes from the hospital. After providing care for the seizure, your next action should be to: A. call the hospital and inform them of the seizure. B. contact family via cell phone and determine is the patient has a history of seizures. C. document the seizure on the prehospital care report. D. continue care and transport to the hospital.
A. call the hospital and inform them of the seizure
As EMTs leave a house where the patient refused care, a panicked boy approaches them and states that some men just shot his friend in a house two doors up the street. Their immediate action would be: A. contact the police and move the ambulance from the immediate area. B. instruct the boy to carry the patient from the house to the yard. C. notify dispatch and proceed to the home to care for the patient. D. gather basic equipment and go to the home to care for the patient.
A. contact the police and move the ambulance from the immediate area.
Medical direction has advised you to place a patient who is obese and extremely short of breath in a supine position. Knowing that doing so will cause the patient to become more short of breath, your best action would be to: A. explain your concern to the physician and ask for clarification. B. contact a different hospital and transport the patient there. C. place the patient in the supine position and expedite transport. D. ask your partner what he would do
A. explain your concern to the physician and ask for clarification.
The FIRST priority regarding scene safety is to ensure the safety of what individual(s)? A. himself. B. the patient. C. the patient's family. D. innocent bystanders.
A. himself.
Physiology is the study of: A. how the body functions. B. medications. C. disease processes. D. how the body is structured.
A. how the body functions.
An imaginary line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle is called the: A. midaxillary line. B. middorsal line. C. medial line. D. posterior line.
A. midaxillary line.
The medical director issues a written order that allows an EMT to give glucose in certain circumstances without speaking to another physician. This is called: A. offline medical direction. B. direct medical permission. C. indirect medical permission. D. online medical direction.
A. offline medical direction. The physician cannot physically be at every call. Therefore, the physician issues standing orders, authorizing the EMT to perform particular skills in certain situations. This is also known as offline medical direction. Online and direct medical permission occurs when the EMT speaks directly to the physician before rendering some treatment or intervention. There is no such thing as indirect medical permission because the EMT can operate only with some type of guidance, either through online or offline medical direction.
If a patient with chest pain takes a daily aspirin, your medical director wants the EMT to contact an emergency department physician first before administering additional aspirin. The act of contacting the emergency department physician for permission to administer additional aspirin is an example of: A. on-line medical direction. B. indirect medical control. C. off-line medical direction. D. quality improvement.
A. on-line medical direction.
Eye protection, protective gloves, gowns, and masks are known as: A. personal protective equipment. B. infection control devices. C. infection protection. D. Universal Precautions.
A. personal protective equipment.
An alert and oriented patient complaining of a severe headache is refusing all treatment as well as transport by the EMTs. After having signed the refusal, the patient suddenly seizes and becomes unresponsive. The EMT should: A. provide care under the guideline of implied consent. B. honor the patient's wishes and leave the scene. C. contact medical direction for permission to treat. D. place the patient into the family's car for transport to the hospital.
A. provide care under the guideline of implied consent.
The county dispatch center where you work employs Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) as call takers. This enables the dispatch center to: A. properly utilize an enhanced 911 call − taking system. B. provide medical instructions to the caller prior to the arrival of EMS. C. use computer technology when dispatching the closest ambulance. D. handle all emergency calls, including those for police, fire, and EMS.
B. provide medical instructions to the caller prior to the arrival of EMS.
Which one of the following statements is most appropriate when communicating with the medical facility that will receive the patient? A. "Five minutes out with Mr. John Panzer who called us today for high blood pressure." B. "En route to your facility with a 73-year-old male complaining of dizziness." C. "En route with a drug addict who has overdosed on an unspecified amount of heroin." D. "Inbound with a 52-year-old suffering from a myocardial infarction."
B. "En route to your facility with a 73-year-old male complaining of dizziness."
You have been called to a home for an alert and oriented female with terminal lung cancer. At the home, the daughter, who is her mother's durable power of attorney, states that she wants her mother transported to the hospital. The patient, who is alert and oriented, does not want to go. Which of the following statements indicates that the EMT is acting both appropriately and legally in this conflict? A. "Since your daughter is the durable power of attorney, she has the legal right to make all decisions; therefore, we have to take you to the hospital." B. "I know that you are the durable power of attorney, but your mother is alert and oriented so we cannot legally take her against her will." C. "As your durable power of attorney, your daughter has the legally vested right to make your decisions; however, let us ask your husband what he thinks." D. "Since it appears there is a conflict of opinion here, I will need to call the police so that they can determine what to do."
B. "I know that you are the durable power of attorney, but your mother is alert and oriented so we cannot legally take her against her will.
An EMT has an understanding of the different types of pathogens when she states: A. "Protozoa are considered parasitic worms and can live within the human body." B. "Viruses are resistant to antibiotics because they live within the body's cells." C. "Fungal infections typically attack the immune systems of healthy persons." D. "Bacteria tend to be larger than viruses and can be seen without a microscope."
B. "Viruses are resistant to antibiotics because they live within the body's cells."
An obese patient cannot ambulate and must be carried down several flights of stairs. The patient exceeds your physical capabilities; however, your partner is very strong and physically fit. Which of the following statements, made by you, indicates the best means to safely lift and move the patient as well as minimize your opportunity of suffering an injury? A. "To be safe, let's move him quickly and at one time down the stairs." B. "We will have to call for assistance to get him from his house." C. "When we move him, let's go slowly down the stairs." D. "As long as I lean backward when moving him, we will be okay."
B. "We will have to call for assistance to get him from his house."
You are caring for a young male patient who has overdosed on an unknown medication and has a decreased level of consciousness. When positioning the patient on the stretcher, what instructions will you give to the Emergency Medical Responders? A. "He will need to be positioned flat on his back when on the stretcher." B. "When you move him to the stretcher, put him on his left side." C. "Place him in a supine position and then carefully elevate his feet." D. "When you put him on the stretcher, elevate his head and chest."
B. "When you move him to the stretcher, put him on his left side."
Convert the military time of 0015 to standard clock time: A. 1:15 AM B. 12:15 AM C. unable to make that conversion. D. 12:15 PM
B. 12:15 AM Rationale The military clock stops at 2359 (11:59 P.M., and then resets to 0000 for 12:00 A.M. The military time of 0015 would be 12:15 AM
A patient involved in a motor vehicle collision has critical injuries and must be immediately removed from the car for lifesaving care and transport to the hospital. Prior to removing the patient from the vehicle, which one of the following must be done? A. Completion of the primary assessment and vital signs B. Application of a cervical-spine immobilization collar C. Completion of the primary and secondary exams D. Application of a vest-type immobilization device
B. Application of a cervical-spine immobilization collar
What is the one specific personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used on every patient contact? A. Eye protection B. Protective gloves C. Gowns D. Masks
B. Protective gloves Wear high-quality vinyl, latex-free, or other synthetic gloves whenever you care for a patient. If a glove accidentally tears while in use, remove it as soon as you can do so safely. Then wash your hands and replace the glove with a new one. Never reuse gloves. Put on a new pair of gloves between contacts with different patients to avoid exposing one patient to another's infection. The use of eye protection, gowns, and masks employed as the patient's condition dictates.
Which portion of the heart is in failure when it can no longer effectively pump blood into the lungs?: A. Left ventricle B. Right ventricle C. Left atrium D. Pulmonary vein
B. Right ventricle
A paramedic was late in reregistering and now, according to the State EMS Agency, must function as an EMT until all of the reregistration requirements are satisfied. As an EMT, he is on the scene of a motor vehicle accident and taking care of a critically injured teenager. While waiting for a paramedic to arrive, he starts an IV, but does not hang the IV fluid that will be used to stabilize her by increasing her blood pressure. This is immediately done by a paramedic once he arrives. Which of the following is true? A. The paramedic/EMT did not violate the scope of practice since he is experienced with IV therapy. B. The paramedic/EMT violated the scope of practice and can be held accountable even though the patient survived. C. The paramedic/EMT did not violate the scope of practice since the patient was critically injured and required life-saving care. D. The paramedic/EMT violated the scope of practice but cannot be held accountable since the patient was stabilized by his actions.
B. The paramedic/EMT violated the scope of practice and can be held accountable even though the patient survived.
According to HIPAA, which situation is the EMT NOT allowed to share protected health information regarding a patient? A. The patient consents, in writing, for his information to be released to a third party. B. The patient's mother asks you how her son is doing after the auto accident. C. The information is required for billing purposes. D. There is a court order compelling the release of information.
B. The patient's mother asks you how her son is doing after the auto accident
Medical direction has advised you to place a patient who is obese and extremely short of breath in a supine position. Knowing that doing so will cause the patient to become more short of breath, your best action would be to: A. place the patient in the supine position and expedite transport. B. explain your concern to the physician and ask for clarification. C. contact a different hospital and transport the patient there. D. ask your partner what he would do.
B. explain your concern to the physician and ask for clarification.
A patient fell from the roof of a house while doing repair work. The patient is alert, oriented, and has no injuries. The patient wants to refuse transport. The EMT should: A. obtain a signature of refusal and return to service. B. perform an assessment, let the patient know the findings and recommendations, and try to persuade the patient to be transported due to the mechanism of injury. C. have law enforcement respond to the scene so they can witness the refusal. D. obtain a signature on the refusal form and advise the patient that they should drive themselves to the ED if they experience any changes over the next four hours.
B. perform an assessment, let the patient know the findings and recommendations, and try to persuade the patient to be transported due to the mechanism of injury.
The EMT shows he understands Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders and a living will when he states: A. "A living will is a form of DNR; only a living will states exactly how the patient wants to be resuscitated." B. "If a patient has a valid DNR, the EMT should withhold all care and transport the patient to the hospital." C. "A DNR applies to resuscitation issues only, like when a patient stops breathing or the heart ceases to beat." D. "If the patient has a living will, it can legally be used as a substitute for a Do Not Resuscitate order."
C. "A DNR applies to resuscitation issues only, like when a patient stops breathing or the heart ceases to beat."
Which one of the following statements is most appropriate in initiating an oral report to the emergency department? A. "Please refer to the recording of my radio report for specific information about Mr. Benton and his chest pain." B. "Mr. Benton has high blood pressure and appears to be having a heart attack." C. "Mr. Benton called us today because he was having chest pain." D. "This is Mr. Benton. He has the state insurance plan."
C. "Mr. Benton called us today because he was having chest pain."
Which one of the following patients who refuse treatment must be transported to the hospital? A. Alert and oriented 57-year-old male who is having chest pain and is diaphoretic B. A homeless man in his 50s who is dirty and disheveled and has a body-wide rash C. 29 year old female who attempted to cut her wrists earlier but now states it was an accident and she is not suicidal - - D. 16-year-old female who lives in her parents' house and has a child.
C. 29-year-old female who attempted to cut her wrists earlier but now states it was an accident and she is not suicidal
The spinal column is composed of what sections as described from superior to inferior? A. Coccyx, lumbar, thoracic, cervical, and sacral B. Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, and coccyx C. Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx D. Thoracic, lumbar, cervical, coccyx, and sacral
C. Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx
A reaction to death or dying where the patient asserts "Not me!" is recognized as what stage of grieving? A. Anger B. Depression C. Denial D. Bargaining
C. Denial
What important piece of information has been omitted from the following report: "University Hospital, we are en route with a 61-year-old male complaining of generalized weakness. He states that he was cutting the grass when he suddenly became hot and weak, forcing him to sit down. He has a history of diabetes and prostate cancer, but takes no medications. Right now he is alert and oriented and has the following vital signs: pulse 96, respirations 18, and blood pressure 156/82 mmHg. We have placed him on two liters of oxygen by nasal cannula and are transporting in a semi-Fowler's position. He states that the weakness is starting to resolve. Do you have questions or orders?" A. Medications the patient is taking B. Location of the incident C. ETA to the hospital D. Patient's family physician
C. ETA to the hospital
The 9-1-1 dispatchers who are specially trained to give pre-arrival instructions to callers, such as how to control bleeding or how to perform CPR, are called: A. Base Hospitals B. Medical Directors C. Emergency Medical Dispatchers D. Physicians
C. Emergency Medical Dispatchers The public service answering point is generally staffed by trained communications personnel. Many are specially trained as Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs), who not only take the call and facilitate the dispatch of emergency services but also provide instructions for lifesaving emergency care that can be administered immediately by the caller or another person at the scene.
A patient has severe swelling of the leaf-shaped flap that helps to prevent food from entering the lower respiratory system. Knowing that the suffix "itis" refers to inflammation, which one of the following conditions is the patient suffering from?: A. Tracheitis B. Bronchitis C. Epiglottitis D. Pharyngitis
C. Epiglottitis
Which of the following is NOT accurate when completing the vital signs division of the PCR? A. Document the position the patient was in when vitals were taken. B. Document the time the patient's vital signs were taken. C. If you only take one set of vital signs, the second may be estimated. D. At least two complete sets of vital signs should be taken and recorded.
C. If you only take one set of vital signs, the second may be estimated.
Which one of the four principles of good body mechanics is NOT properly described? A. Keep the weight of the object as close to the body as possible. B. Use the leg, hip, and gluteal muscles when lifting heavy objects. C. Increase the distance between breaks while carrying a patient to save you from repeatedly setting the patient down and then lifting again. D. "Stack" the shoulders on top of the hips, which should then stack on top of the feet.
C. Increase the distance between breaks while carrying a patient to save you from repeatedly setting the patient down and then lifting again
Most authorities agree that the modern day EMS system evolved after the release of what document? A. The Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973 B. The American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiac Resuscitation C. The Emergency Medical Services: Agenda for the Future D. The White Paper "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society"
D. The White Paper "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society"
A paramedic was late in reregistering and now, according to the State EMS Agency, must function as an EMT until all of the reregistration requirements are satisfied. As an EMT, he is on the scene of a motor vehicle accident and taking care of a critically injured teenager. While waiting for a paramedic to arrive, he starts an IV, but does not hang the IV fluid that will be used to stabilize her by increasing her blood pressure. This is immediately done by a paramedic once he arrives. Which of the following is true? A. The paramedic/EMT did not violate the scope of practice since the patient was critically injured and required life-saving care. B. The paramedic/EMT did not violate the scope of practice since he is experienced with IV therapy. C. The paramedic/EMT violated the scope of practice and can be held accountable even though the patient survived. D. The paramedic/EMT violated the scope of practice but cannot be held accountable since the patient was stabilized by his actions.
C. The paramedic/EMT violated the scope of practice and can be held accountable even though the patient survived.
You are bedside at a long term care facility for an 89 year old female with an infected area on her back. Staff states that they are fearful that it is a methicillin/oxacillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection so they have requested transport to the emergency department for further evaluation. To decrease your chance of acquiring MRSA, which of the following is critical? - - - - A. Washing the infection with an alcohol sanitizer prior to transport B. Placing a mask on the patient C. Washing your hands following patient contact D. Avoiding unnecessarily touching the patient
C. Washing your hands following patient contact
A patient who was complaining of a headache is being transported to the hospital. After providing a report to the emergency department, the patient begins to seize. The seizure lasts for 1 minute and then stops. At this time, you are 5 minutes from the hospital. After providing care for the seizure, your next action should be to: A. document the seizure on the prehospital care report. B. continue care and transport to the hospital. C. call the hospital and inform them of the seizure. D. contact family via cell phone and determine is the patient has a history of seizures.
C. call the hospital and inform them of the seizure.
You are called to the scene of a 45-year-old male who is unresponsive. You can legally begin treatment because of A. informed consent. B. involuntary consent. C. implied consent. D. consent to treat a minor.
C. implied consent.
Proper lifting technique is critical in order to: A. expedite transport. B. avoid damaging equipment. C. reduce the risk of injury. D. limit your liability.
C. reduce the risk of injury.
You have documented on the PCR that the patient was complaining of nausea. This type of information is known as: A. narrative. B. objective. C. subjective. D. summative
C. subjective Objective information is measurable or verifiable in some way. It might be a reference to the patient's pulse rate or blood pressure or the visual finding of a bruise or deformity. Subjective information is based on an individual's perceptions or interpretations, such as a headache or nausea. Summative and narrative are two terms that are not used and are not associated with the types of information gathered from a patient.
The "fight-or-flight" response is generally tied to the: A. voluntary nervous system. B. peripheral nervous system. C. sympathetic nervous system. D. parasympathetic nervous system.
C. sympathetic nervous system
A patient states that he has suffered from chronic neck pain ever since an accident. Further, he states that he is filing a lawsuit against the EMTs since they failed to put a cervical collar on him at the time and in his eyes, this is the reason he has daily neck and back pain. The EMT can remember the incident well and remembers putting a collar on the patient. As such, his best defense would be: A. presentation of the standard of care showing that a cervical collar is indicated. B. testimony from your supervisor stating that you always place a cervical collar. C. written documentation of collar placement on the PCR. D. presentation of the emergency department chart in court.
C. written documentation of collar placement on the PCR.
You have transferred care of a 21 year old woman who overdosed on an unknown drug. For the patient, which of the following best describes who is permitted access to the prehospital care report (PCR)? - - A. The emergency physician but not the nurse B. An on-duty police officer who is a friend of the patient - C. The patient's mother but not brothers or sisters D. The health care provider assuming care of the patient
D. The health care provider assuming care of the patient
Which of the following anatomical statements is true? A. The hand is proximal to the elbow. B. The shoulder is distal to the hand. C. The hip is distal to the knee. D. The knee is proximal to the ankle.
D. The knee is proximal to the ankle.
When asked, an alert and oriented 44 year old male tells you that he called 911 because "my chest is hurting." The man is also sweating and feels as though he is going to vomit. He has a history of high blood pressure and states that this pain "feels just like my heart attack two years ago." His pulse is 88 beats per minute, respirations are 18 per minute, and blood pressure is 156/92 mmHg. On room air, he has an oxygen level of 95%. Based on this information, how would you document his chief complaint on the patient care report? - - A. Possible heart attack B. Myocardial infarction C. Chest pain with an elevated BP D. "My chest is hurting."
D. "My chest is hurting."
Over the radio, medical direction has given the following order for an unstable patient you suspect of having a heart attack: "have the patient chew four baby aspirin, each one at 81 mg, and transport as soon as possible." You would show reception of this order by stating: A. "copy ... we will administer the aspirin as ordered and begin immediate transport" B. "copy ... we will start transport and administer 324 mg of aspirin en route" C. "copy Dr. Markowitz ... we will follow the orders as received and transport to your facility" D. "copy ... we will have the patient chew four baby aspirin, each one at 81 mg and transport ASAP"
D. "copy ... we will have the patient chew four baby aspirin, each one at 81 mg and transport ASAP"
You are treating a 2-year-old girl who fell off her bike. She is crying and will not answer any of your questions. Which one of the following would be appropriate to find out where the girl hurts? A. Tell the patient she will be okay if she tells you what hurts. B. Promise the girl a reward like ice cream if she answers the questions. C. Use an adult-like voice and tell the girl she needs to answer the questions. D. Have the girl's mother ask your questions for you.
D. Have the girl's mother ask your questions for you.
You are treating a patient with active tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following will afford you the best protection from the disease? A. Surgical mask with a face shield B. Purified protein derivative injection C. Gloves, gown, and goggles D. High efficiency particulate arrestor mask
D. High efficiency particulate arrestor mask
he practice of protecting yourself from disease transmission resulting from exposure to blood and other body fluids is referred to as: A. body fluid precautions. B. exposure control. C. personal protective equipment. D. Standard Precautions.
D. Standard Precautions.
Despite a patient's protest not to have his blood pressure taken, the EMT places a BP cuff on his arm and takes his blood pressure. The EMT states: "See? It is just as I suspected, your blood pressure is sky high. You really need to be seen in the emergency department." The patient states he did not realize that his blood pressure was that high. In terms of battery, which one of the following is true? A. Since the BP was elevated and treatment must be provided, battery cannot be charged. B. The patient could charge the EMT with assault, not battery. C. Because the patient knows the result of the BP, the EMT is safe from battery. D. The patient could charge the EMT with battery, regardless of his blood pressure reading
D. The patient could charge the EMT with battery, regardless of his blood pressure reading
Beyond obtaining required immunizations before beginning work as an EMT, what should one do to reduce the risk of infection? A. Wash your hands at the beginning and end of your shift. B. Do not care for patients with any type of hepatitis other than hepatitis B. C. Have your partner provide primary care for patients with conditions for which you have not been immunized. D. Use Standard Precautions with each patient contact
D. Use Standard Precautions with each patient contact Although immunizations offer protection against many diseases, Standard Precautions must always be practiced, even by immunized EMTs. Additionally, EMTs should wash their hands before and after each patient contact, not just at the start and end of the shift
Which one of the following is the single best technique that the EMT can use to prevent the spread of infection? A. Disinfecting equipment B. Getting immunizations C. Wearing gloves D. Washing hands
D. Washing hands
A 46-year-old man who is conscious, competent, and rational is refusing treatment despite crushing chest pain and shortness of breath. He states that the hospital will not do anything for him and he does not want you to treat or transport him. The EMT should recognize that the: A. patient's family can give consent to transport the patient. B. police will need to be called so the patient can be transported in custody. C. patient will need to be transported against his will. D. patient has a right to refuse treatment and transport.
D. patient has a right to refuse treatment and transport.
