(Test Bank) Emt Final Exam Rated A+

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EMT Final Exam Rated A+ National guideli nes for EMS care are intended to __________. -provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -unify EMS providers under a single medical director -facilitate a national EMS labor group -reduce expenses at the local and state leve lsAns - Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____. -HIPAA -CQI -APGAR -DCAPAns - HIPAA Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? -a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick an d injured patients -a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients -a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehos pital setting -a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injuredAns - A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to t he sick and injured What is the EMT's primary service area? -the main area in which the EMS agency operates -the area serviced by the EMT's medical director -the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9 -1-1 call -the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient careAns - the main area in which the EMS agency operates Online medical control requires _____. -written protocols approved by medical control -a physicians presence on the scene of the call -phone or radio contact with the medical director -the presence of an advanced -level providerAns - phone or radio contact with the medical director As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: -medical dir ector approval -the patient's condition -the transport time to the hospita -an order from a paramedicAns - medical director approval What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? -deviate from established standards when necessary -follow the age ncy's written protocols -carry an EMT text for reference at all times -contact medical direction before initiating any treatmentsAns - follow the agency's written protocols Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? -AEMT -Paramedic -EMT -EMRAns - EMT The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. -communication -scene leadership -self-confidence -teamwork and diplomacyAns - communication Which of the following statements regardi ng the NREMT is correct? -the NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs -EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT -the NREMT is the exclusive body for EMTs -the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testingAns - the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on: -regional trauma guidelines -the lead EMT's decision -local protocols -EMS researchAns - EMS research Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? -paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic -EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever -EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up" -the paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccinationAns - the paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination Which of the following interventions is used by all levels if EMS providers? -needle decompression -automatic transport ventilators -multilumen airways -automated external defibrillatorAns - automated external defibrillator You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a transport will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an example of __________. -undue hardship -scope of practice -patient advocacy -abuse of authorityAns - patient advocacy The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________. -time management -patient empathy -integrity -patient advocacyAns - time management Prehospital patient care decisions should be b ased on __________. -the experiences of EMTs -the opinions of physicians -an EMS agency's fiscal resources -EMS researchAns - EMS research 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 _____. -law enforcement personnel -your medical director -the state motor vehicle department -the receiving nurse or doctorAns - the receiving nurse or doctor The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________. -time management -self-motivation -self-confidence -diplomacyAns - self-motivation Which of the followin g statements regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? -according to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam -the ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well -documented physical disability -the minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled -the ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabledAns - the ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled American Heart Association protocols are b ased on __________. -opinions from a core group of cardiologists -trends in the EMS community -evidence -based research -theories ready for field trialAns - evidence -based research Which of the following agencies is the source of the EMT Agenda for the Future, the multidisciplinary national review of all aspects of EMS delivery? -Federal Emergency Management Agency -National Highway Traffic Safety Administration -Department of Health and Human Services -Department of TransportationAns - National Highw ay Traffic Safety Administration Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? -providing cervical spine immobilization -administering vaccines -teaching safety in schools -legislating the use of seat beltsAns - providing cervical spine immobilization Which of the following is the process in which a person, institution, or program is evaluated and recognized as meeting predetermined standards to provide safe and ethical care ? -continuous quality improvement -licensure -certification -medical controlAns - Certification At what level is an individual who has training in basic life support, including automated external defibrillation, use of a definitive airway adjunct, and assisting patients with certain medications? -EMT -Paramedic -AEMT -EMRAns - EMT What is the primary feature of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? -it enables patients to travel without losing health insurance -it limits the availability if a patient's health care information -it prevents an emergency department from refusing to care for a critically ill patient -it requires insurance companies to justify denying health careAns - it limits the availability if a patient's health care information Which organization developed and published the first curriculum that served as the guideline for EMT training? -Departme nt of Transportation (DOT) -National Academy of Sciences