EMT Module 1 Exam
What BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system?
to have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,during transport,and at the hospital
IN 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged which agency with the...
EMT Module 1 Exam
What BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services
(EMS) system?
to have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the
scene,during transport,and at the hospital
IN 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged which agency with the
development of the emergency medical service standards?
US Dept. of Transportation
THe National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians was founded to
establish which of the following?
Professional standards for emergency medical services personnel
Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT advises the hospital personnel of the
patient's condition,observation from the scene,treatment rendered, and other
pertinent data to assure continuity of care. THis process is known as what?
Transfer of care
What best describes person who speaks up on behalf of the patient and supports
his cause?
advocate
Who assumes the ultimate responsibility for patient care rendered by the EMT?
Medical Director
What is a physical trait necessary for performing the duties of an EMT?
giving and receiving written instructions
What best describes a communication system capable of identifying the number
and location of the phone from which a caller is calling?
Enhanced 911
Which of the following is a personality trait required of EMTs?
Control personal habits
What is considered a form of off-line medical control?
Protocols
YOu are approaching the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following
would be the first way to safeguard your well-being as an EMT?
Ensure scene safety
Which of the following descriptions best defines the term pathogen?
an organism that causes infection and disease
AN EMT may consider wearing protective eyewear when caring for which of these
patients?
A patient who is actively coughing
During what situation would the use of protective gloves be optional?
Splinting a sprained ankle
WHat term is best defined as "a state of physical and/or psychological arousal to
a stimulus"?
stress
, For Emergency workers,meeting with trained mental health and counseling
personnel following a critical incident:
may be helpful in some situations,but harmful in others
The term burnout is also known as _____ stress reaction.
cumulative
You are called to the home of an elderly female who has fallen and fractured her
hip. At the front door,you notice she has a German shepherd who is very
defensive of its owner. When you enter the home,the dog remains calm,but as
soon as you attempt to touch the patient, it begins to bark. The patient says,
"don't worry, he's just possessive of me. I just don't know what I'd do if anything
happened to him." An appropriate course of action would be to:
dispatch animal control to your location
What is a simple step EMTs can perform to help prevent the spread of flu in the
prehospital environment?
place a surgical mask on suspected flu patients
What statement is true concerning the H1N1 Swine Flu?
Respiratory droplets are its mode of transmission
Which of these groups is at greatest risk of contracting and transmitting TB?
immunosuppressed patients
Which factors should be considered before lifting any patient?
a. the weight of the patient
b. your physical limitations
c. communications
When lifting a patient, a basic principle is to:
know your lifting limits
Where should you position the weight of the object being lifted?
as close to the body as possible
What is another name for squat lift position?
power lift
How many pounds are the most battery-powered hydraulic systems rated to
safety life?
700
Stretchers that are designed to carry obese patients up to 800 pounds are called?
bariatric stretchers
What is the main benefit of using a stair chair with a trac-like system over a
traditional stair chair?
a stair chair with a trac-like system prevents the patient from having to be lifted down
stairs
Which of the following patients should NOT be transported in a stair chair?
A. a patient with a suspected spinal injury
B. a patient requiring airway care
c. severely altered mental status patients
When placing all fingers and the palm in contact with the object being lifted, you
are using which of the following?
power grip
How far apart should your hands be when using a power grip?
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