AEMT Ch. 6 MyBrady | Questions With Solutions
What unit of power denotes the energy emitted by radio systems, including cellular
phones?
A.
Amperes
B.
Joules
C.
Watts
D.
Volts Correct Ans - C. watts
Run data are recorded in the administrative section of a patient care report, which relates
to what purpose?
A.
Providing a means of documenting injuries to EMS personnel
B.
Providing information about the patient's baseline condition
C.
Obtaining statistical information about the operation of an EMS system
D.
Preventing duplication of treatment already provided Correct Ans - C. obtaining
statistical information about the operation of an EMS system
Which of the following is communicated to the receiving hospital during an EMS call?
A.
That you are arriving on the scene
B.
A report on the patient's condition and your estimated time of arrival
C.
That you are en route to a call
D.
That you are leaving the hospital Correct Ans - B. a report on the patient's condition
and your estimated time of arrival
Which of the following is NOT typically a purpose of a PCR?
A.
Documenting identification of the unit responding and the crew members
B.
Documenting patient demographic data
C.
Documenting times that the call was dispatched, when the crew arrived, when the crew left
the scene, and when the crew arrived at the hospital
D.
,Documenting information about patients in a multiple-casualty situation Correct Ans -
D. documenting information about patients in a MCI
Which of the following is a disadvantage to using radio codes?
A.
Concise meanings
B.
Security
C.
Opportunity for miscommunication
D.
Streamlined transmission of radio traffic Correct Ans - C. opportunity for
miscommunication
What is the purpose of a repeater?
A.
Retransmit portable and mobile radio traffic at a higher power level.
B.
Monitor locations of vehicles using radios on the system.
C.
Retransmit radio traffic if a part of the transmission is missed.
D.
Forward radio transmissions to the dispatch recorder. Correct Ans - A. retransmit
protable and mobiel radio traffic at a higher power level
One of the MOST important communication mediums between the Advanced EMT and the
emergency department in terms of patient safety is:
A.
a clear and concise PCR.
B.
a clear radio signal.
C.
insurance information.
D.
concise run times. Correct Ans - A. a clear and concise PCR
Which of the following is part of the EMS minimum data set for patient information?
A.
Chief complaint
B.
When the unit arrived at the hospital
C.
Time incident reported
D.
Time unit was notified Correct Ans - A. chief complaint
, Which of the following is recommended for clarity in radio communications?
A.
For numbers with more than one digit, say the number followed by each individual digit.
For example, four seventy-four Eastern Avenue, followed by four-seven-four Eastern
Avenue.
B.
Always say, "Thank you," to acknowledge the other party's transmission.
C.
Always say, "No," when responding in the negative.
D.
Use 10-codes to convey messages clearly. Correct Ans - A. for numbers with more
than one.........
When communicating with others, the initial level of trustworthiness you receive is
typically based on:
A.
appearance.
B.
authority.
C.
credentials.
D.
attention. Correct Ans - A. appearance
Which of the following should you do before depressing the push-to-talk button on the
radio?
A.
Place the microphone against your lips.
B.
State the name of the entity or unit you are calling.
C.
Give a concise report, speaking for no more than 30 seconds at a time.
D.
Listen for other radio traffic to avoid interrupting. Correct Ans - D. listen for other
radio traffic to avoid interrupting
The agency that licenses EMS agency radio base stations is the:
A.
Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services.
B.
Federal Communications Commission.
C.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
D.
National Association of EMTs. Correct Ans - B. FCC
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