JBL Module 1 Exam; Questions and Answers
You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems.
The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of the term
indicates that:
A. the problem is unrelated to the patient's heart condition.
B. the problem i...
JBL Module 1 Exam; Questions and Answers
You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems.
The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of the term
indicates that:
A. the problem is unrelated to the patient's heart condition.
B. the problem is a direct consequence of the patient's heart disease.
C. the organ involved is enlarged.
D. the problem is with the patient's liver. Correct Answer-D. the problem is
with the patient's liver.
American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
A. theories ready for field trial
B. trends in the EMS community
C. evidence-based research
D. opinions from a core group of cardiologists Correct Answer-C. evidence-
based research
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest
pain based on:
A. medical director approval.
B. an order from a paramedic.
C. the patient's condition.
,JBL Module 1 Exam; Questions and Answers
D. the transport time to the hospital. Correct Answer-A. medical director
approval
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
A. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
D. facilitate a national EMS labor group Correct Answer-C. provide more
consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Online medical control requires __________.
A. written protocols approved by medical control
B. phone or radio contact with the medical director
C. the presence of an advanced-level provider
D. a physician's presence on the scene of the call Correct Answer-B. phone or
radio contact with the medical director
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________.
A. the opinions of physicians
B. the experiences of EMTs
C. EMS research
,JBL Module 1 Exam; Questions and Answers
D. an EMS agency's fiscal resources Correct Answer-C. EMS research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.
A. time management
B. patient advocacy
C. integrity
D. patient empathy Correct Answer-A. time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as
__________.
A. diplomacy
B. self-confidence
C. self-motivation
D. time management Correct Answer-C. self-motivation
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as
__________.
A. scene leadership
B. teamwork and diplomacy
C. communication
D. self-confidence Correct Answer-C. communication
, JBL Module 1 Exam; Questions and Answers
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:
A. regional trauma guidelines.
B. local protocols.
C. the lead EMT's decision.
D. EMS research. Correct Answer-D. EMS research.
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
_____________.
A. DCAP
B. APGAR
C. HIPAA
D. CQI Correct Answer-C. HIPAA
What is an EMT's primary service area?
A. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
B. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
C. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
Correct Answer-A. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
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