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, Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 6e (Bledsoe)
Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care
Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine
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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
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D) Internet education
Answer: C
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 4
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2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the
responsibilities for paramedics working in:
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A) industrial medicine.
B) community clinics.
C) correctional institutions.
D) sports medicine.
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Answer: A
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 5
3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
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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.
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D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase.
Answer: C
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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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
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols
D) Following long-standing traditions in practice
Answer: A
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 3
, 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.
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Answer: B
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 4
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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.
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Answer: D
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 3
7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other related
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tasks falls on the license of:
A) the EMS system medical director.
B) the state secretary of health.
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C) the receiving hospital personnel.
D) the state medical director.
Answer: A
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 4
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8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
A) team physicians.
B) physical therapists.
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C) athletic trainers.
D) rehabilitation programs.
Answer: C
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
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Objective: 5
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, 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.
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Answer: C
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 4
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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
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D) helicopter EMS
Answer: B
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 4
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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.
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C) It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency.
D) It is focused on illness and injury prevention.
Answer: A
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 3
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12) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in the
dynamic prehospital setting?
A) Acts independently
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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
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 3
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