PMED CH5

Which of the following are critical to good radio on a EMS call? -being organized -breaking up long messages into 45 seconds segments to ensure understanding -knowing what you want to say before beginning your transmission -using the MPDS system

-being organized -knowing what you want to say before beginning your transmission

Which of the following words would be the MOST difficult to hear over the radio? A.) Yes B.) Negative C.) Affirmative D.) Received

A.) Yes

you send a 12 lead ECG to the medical control physician. The technology used to send this tracing is called______ A.)biotelemetry B.) biophysics C.) online medical control D.) telemedicine

A.) biotelemetry

The First principle of communication by radio is: A.) clarity B.) accuracy C.) calmness D.) thoroughness

A.) clarity

The process of formulating the words of ideas to be sent and formatting the information for transmission is called: A.) encoding B.) Decoding C.) biotelemetry D.) interoperability

A.) encoding

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

A.) manage the scene so you can ask question quietly and privately

A backup communication system is especially critical when dealing with : A.) mass-casualty incidents B.) Motor vehicle collisions C.) Simultaneous EMS calls D.) Any critically injured patient

A.) mass-casualty incidents

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

A.) simple, brief, and direct

What is therapeutic communication? A.) using open-ended questions to obtain medical history B.) using specific strategies to encourage the patient to express ideas and feelings C.) Repeating back the key parts of a patient's responses to questions D.) making the patient aware that something is not consistent with his her story

B. Using specific strategies to encourage the patient to express ideas and feelings

repeating the key parts of a patient's responses to your questions demonstrates: A. passive communication B.) active listening C.) sympathy D.) an exchange of information

B.) active listening

most current EMS systems use___ in radio communications A.) telemedicine B.) clear text C.) CTCSS encoding D.) codes

B.) clear text

What is interoperability? A.) members from different teams can integrate into multiple roles B.) each participating agency's communications system is compatible C.) incident command is run by a state or federal entity D.) all team members are trained in specific codes used in the emergency situation

B.) each participating agency's communications system is compatible

A _______ receives a weak signal and retransmits it at a higher power on another frequency. A.) duplex system B.) repeater C.) multiplex system D.) base station

B.) repeater

What should you do when you are examining a 2 year old child? A.) use reflection when talking to the patient B.) start at the feet and move toward the head C.) examine the patient separate from the parent or caregiver D.) make special efforts to protect the patient's modesty

B.) start at the feet and move toward the head

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

B.) the number of oscillations per second of the carrier wave

when transmitting information via radio, you should: A.) break long messages into 60-second segments B.) use a normal conversational tone of voice C.) keep your mouth 1 inch from the mircophone D.) speak with your voice slightly elevated

B.) use a normal conversational tone of voice

If a patient is reluctant to communicate because he or she feels threatened, the paramedic should: A.) keep his or her hands to the side and the move slowly B.) cross his or her arms and take five steps backwards C.) cautiously approach the patient with palms facing D.) maintain a closed posture as this will convey authority

C. Cautiously approach the patient with palms facing out

you are assessing a 40 year old woman who seems reluctant to fully answer your questions. to get her respond more completely, you ask her to elaborate. This is an example of__ A.) confrontation B.) interpretation C.) facilitation D.) empathy

C. facilitation

What is the ideal distance you should hold the radio microphone to your mouth when transmitting? A.) 4-5 inches B.) 3-4 inches C.) 2-3 inches D.) 1-2 inches

C.) 2-3 inches

Which of the following actions demonstrates that the paramedic has his or her emotions under control? A.) taking notes while repeating some of the patient's statements back to him or her B.) obtaining the the patient's medical history while administering emergency treatment C.) speaking close to the patient's ear in a calm voice in an extremely noisy situation D.) Frequently reassuring injured patient that everything will be okay

C.) Speaking close to the patient's ear in a calm voice in a extremely noisy situation

Which of the following questions is the MOST Effective when inquiring about a patient's chest pain? A.) is the pain sharp or dull B.) does the pain feel more like pressure ? C.) can you describe the pain to me D.) does the pain radiate to your arm

C.) can you describe the pain to me?

judging the belief systems of a different cultural group based on your own cultural standard is an example of______ A.) cultural diversity B.) cultural competence C.) ethnocentrism D.) a hate crime

C.) ethnocentrism

The combination of two or more signals, which allows the paramedic to talk and transmit an ECG simultaneously on one frequency, is called a: A.) simplex system B.) trunking system C.) mutliplex system D.) half-duplex system

C.) multiplex system

When a caller requests EMS in an area that uses an enhanced 9-1-1 system: A.) known hazard at or near the scene will be displayed on the computer B.) the caller's GPS coordinates will display on the computer C.) the caller's name and address are automatically displayed D.) the fastest route to the scene will be displayed on the computer

C.) the caller's name and address are automatically displayed

When communicating with a patient whose cultural background differs from the paramedic's the paramedic should: A.) Agree with the patient's cultural differences B.) use his or his own culture as the sole refence C.) treat the patient with utmost respect at all times D.) known the specifics about the patient's culture

C.) treat the patient with the utmost respect at all times

The Range of a transmitter depends on all of the following EXCEPT: A.) its output power B.) the location and size of its antenna C.) in an uninterrupted "line of sight" to the receiver exists D.) The amount of background noise

D. ) the amount of background noise

Which if the following details is of LEAST importance for the EMD to obtain from the caller? A.) The exact location of the patient B.) an estimate of the situation's severity C.) The caller's telephone number D.) The patient's last known oral intake

D.) The patient's last known oral intake.

Ethnocentrism is defined as the: A.) acknowledgement of one's cultural practices B.) study of different culture is held C.) standards to which a particular culture is held D.) belief that one's own culture is superior to others

D.) belief that one's own culture is superior to others.

Under the instruction of a good EMD, a layperson should be able to: A.)assess a patient's pupils B.) immobilize a person's spine C.) obtain a blood pressure D.) perform chest compressions

D.) perform chest compressions

When providing patient care, it is MOST important that you maintain effective communication with: A.) medical control B.) the dispatcher C.) bystander D.) your partner

D.) your partner

In most areas, 9-1-1 calls are routed to____

Public safety answering point

Dispatch assigns a single tactical frequency to be used all responders for on-scene communications. this type of communication system is called a ___ system A.) trunked radio B.) simplex C.) multiplex D.) duplex

simplex