(Test Bank) Paramedic Care - Principles & Practice

Bledsoe,Porter,Cherry, 6

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Prof.Exams Prof.Exams 2022 COMPLETE COMPLETE - Elaborated Test Bank for Paramedi c Care - Principles & Practice ED.6 Volume 1 -5 by Bryan Bledsoe, Robert Porter & Richard Cherry Reviewed for 20 23 Prof.Exams TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME 1: EMS FOUNDATIONS Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Emergency Medicine EMS Systems Roles and Responsibilities of the EMS Practitioner EMS Safety and Wellness EMS Research Public Health Medical -Legal Aspects of Out -of-Hospital Care Ethics in EMS EMS System Communications Ground EMS Operations Air Medical Operations Multiple -Casualty Incidents and Inciden t Management Rescue Awareness and Operations Hazardous Materials Terrorism Crime Scene Awareness Rural EMS Human Lifespan Development Pathophysiology Emergency Pharmacology Intravenous Access and Medication Administratio n Airway Management and Ventilation Prof.Exams Scene Size Up Primary Assessment Therapeutic Communications History Taking Secondary Assessment Patient Monitoring Technology Patient Assessment in the Field Documentation Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision -Making VOLUME 2:Patient Assessment Scene Size -Up Primary Assessment Therapeutic Communications History Taking Secondary Assessment Patient Monitoring Technology Patient Assessment in the Field VOLUME 3: Medical Emergencies Pulmonology Cardiology Neurology Endocrinology Prof.Exams Immunology Gastroenterology Urology and Nephrology Toxicology and Substance Abuse Hematology Infectious Diseases and Sepsis Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Nontraumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders VOLUME 4: Medicine 1. Pulmonology 2. Cardiology 3. Neurology 4. Endocrinology 5. Immunology 6. Gastroenterology 7. Urology and Nephrology 8. Toxicology and Substance Abuse 9. Hematology 10. Infectious Disease 11. Psychiatry 12. Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat 13. Nontraumatic M usculoskeletal Disorders Prof.Exams VOLUME 5:Special Considerations/Operations 1. Gynecology 2. Obstetrics 3. Neonatology 4. Pediatrics 5. Geriatrics 6. Abuse, Neglect, and Assault 7. The Challenged Patient 8. Acute Interventions for the Chronic Care Patient 9. Ground Ambulance Operations 10. Air Medical Operations 11. Multiple -Casualty Incidents and Incident Management 12. Rescue Awareness and Operations 13. Hazardous Materials 14. Crime Scene Awareness 15. Rural EMS 16. Responding to Terrorist Acts For the full document, click any of these links: 1 Copyright © 2022 Pearson Education, Inc. Prof.Exams Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 6e (Bledsoe) Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine 1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century? A) Third -party biller B) Managed health care C) Health promotion D) Internet education Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4 2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the responsibilities for paramedics working in: A) industrial medicine. B) community clinics. C) correctional institutions. D) sports medicine. Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 5 3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic? A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine. B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done. C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end. D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase. Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3 4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation? A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols D) Following long -standing traditions in practice Answer: A Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) 2 Copyright © 2022 Pearson Education, Inc. Prof.Exams Objective: 3 3 Copyright © 2022 Pearson Education, Inc. Prof.Exams 5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the: A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards . C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). D) establishment of the National Registry computer -based certification exam. Answer: B Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4 6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE? A) High -frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality. D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency. Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3 7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other related tasks falls on the license of: A) the EMS system medical director. B) the state secretary of health. C) the receiving hospital personnel. D) the state medical director. Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4 8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their: A) team physicians. B) physical therapists. C) athletic trainers. D) rehabilitation programs. Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 5 4 Copyright © 2022 Pearson Education, Inc. Prof.Exams 9) Paramedics should always provide care: A) with the intent of transporting all patients. B) only when there is a legitimate patient complaint. C) without regard to a patient's ability to pay. D) with the goal of minimizing on-scene time. Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4 10) The paramedic's role has expanded to include because of the need to move ill/injured patients from one health care facility to another for specialized care. A) hospital emergency departments B) critical care transport C) corrections medicine D) helicopter EMS Answer: B Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4 11) Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic? A) It is a career -long pursuit. B) It is focused on public education efforts. C) It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency. D) It is focused on illness and injury prevention. Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3 12) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in the dynamic prehospital setting? A) Acts independently B) Under direct supervision of the medical director C) Under telephone or radio supervision by nursing personnel D) Under direct supervision of fire command Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3 5 Copyright © 2022 Pearson Education, Inc. Prof.Exams 13) Which of the following aspects of the paramedic's work most appropriately falls into the category of public health? A) Administering care to a patient who has suffered a heart attack B) Providing life-saving measures after a traffic accident C) Educating the public on illness prevention D) Taking steps to prevent a terrorist attack Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4 14) To legally function as a paramedic, one must: A) have successfully completed an accredited EMT education program. B) have fulfilled the specific requirements of an appropriate credentialing body. C) strive to maintain quality health care, regardless of cost or impact on one's EMS system. D) be able to function independently in a nonstructured, constantly changing environment. Answer: B Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3 15) Many traditional EMS treatments and practices have been abandoned or refined because of: A) research. B) patient complaints. C) legislation. D) lawsuits. Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4 16) The highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States is a(n): A) emergency medical responder. B) paramedic. C) advanced EMT. D) emergency medical technician. Answer: B Diff: 1 Page Ref: 3 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 2 6 Copyright © 2022 Pearson Education, Inc. Prof.Exams 17) To practice, paramedics must be approved by a state or provincial agency and the: A) National Association of EMTs. B) National Registry of EMTs. C) EMS system's medical director. D) state medical director. Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3 18) Which of the following is a desirable paramedic characteristic? A) The ability to give medical advice B) A commanding presence on the scene C) The ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of patients D) The ability to exactly follow protocols on each and every call Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3 19) Which of the following agencies developed and published the 2009 EMS Instructional Guidelines ? A) The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians B) The National Association of State EMS Training Coordinators C) The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians D) The United States Department of Transportation Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 3 20) Where do many of the practices and techniques of tactical EMS come from? A) Police B) Firefighters C) Military D) Critical care medics Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 7 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 5 7 Copyright © 2022 Pearson Education, Inc. Prof.Exams 21) Which of these terms is a synonym of "mobile integrated health care?" A) industrial medicine B) illness prevention C) corrections medicine D) community paramedicine Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 1 Chapter 2 EMS Systems 1) Which of the following certification levels is currently NOT recognized by the National EMS Scope of Practice model? A) Paramedic B) Emergency Medical Responder C) Emergency Medical Technician D) Critical Care Paramedic Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 24 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 2 2) The rules or standards that govern the conduct of members of a particular group or profession are called: A) licensure. B) norms. C) protocols. D) ethics. Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 35 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 1 3) A physician not affiliated with the responding EMS system who takes part in patient care with system paramedics at an emergency scene is called a(n): A) surrogate medical director. B) volunteer physician. C) intervener physician. D) interloper physician. Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 25 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 1 8 Copyright © 2022 Pearson Education, Inc. Prof.Exams 4) The National EMS Edu cation Instructional Guidelines are divided into three domains of learning. The affective domain refers to which of the following? A) Critical thinking and decision making B) Recall of basic facts and information C) Physical skills used for patient care D) Attitudes, values, and emotions Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 28 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 9 5) Which of the following National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) elements of EMS systems deals with issues of equal access to acceptable emergency care for all patients? A) Human resources and training B) Public information and education C) Resources management D) Trauma systems Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 19 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 5 6) Which of the following is NOT typically a role of the medical director in an EMS system? A) Participating in quality improvement B) Educating and training personnel C) Dispatching EMS personnel D) Participating in personnel and equipment selection Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 25 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 10 7) The person who is legally responsible for all clinical and patient care aspects of an EMS system is the: A) quality improvement coordinator. B) medical director. C) system administrator. D) battalion chief. Answer: B Diff: 1 Page Ref: 25 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 5 9 Copyright © 2022 Pearson Education, Inc. Prof.Exams 8) Medical policies, procedures, and practices that a system medical director has established in advance of a call are called: A) automated medical direction. B) off-line medical oversight. C) remote medical direction. D) on-line medical direction. Answer: B Diff: 1 Page Ref: 25 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 1 9) In 1980, the revision "KKK -A-1822A" involved: A) primarily addressing electrical systems, signage, and safety. B) guidelines to improve occupant protection in the patient compartment. C) changes based on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health standards. D) improving ambulance electrical systems by designing a low-amp lighting system to replace antiquated light bars and beacons. Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 32 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 12 10) What is the process by which an agency or association grants recognition to an individual who has the proper qualifications? A) Registration B) Qualification C) Certification D) Authorization Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 29 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 1 11) Paramedics carry out their tasks in the prehospital setting as designated agents of the: A) EMS system director. B) EMS system medical director. C) EMS program director. D) hospital nursing director. Answer: B Diff: 1 Page Ref: 25 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 10