EMT- BASIC EXAM BUNDLE

What is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: - 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute What is considered tachycardic for an adult? - heart rate more than 100 What is considered bradycardic for an adult? - Heart rate less than 60 When is nitroglycerin not advised to be a...

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. Select one: A. facilitate a national EMS labor group B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director - ...

3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension ___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - chronic bronchitis ___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. -...

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. -provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -unify EMS providers under a single medical director -facilitate a national EMS labor group -reduce expenses at the local and state levels - Provide more...

A 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. He is conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. An animal control officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. Your assessment of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap of skin. Distal circulation...

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? a. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. c. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. d. An EMT give a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. - b. A ...

HIPAA - The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patients privacy according to______________ EMS research - The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important then performing time consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on ____...

During the scene size-up, you should routinely determine all of the following, EXCEPT: A) the mechanism of injury or nature of illness. B) the ratio of pediatric patients to adult patients. C) whether or not additional resources are needed. D) if there are any hazards that will jeopardize saf...

C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). - Most EMT training programs are based on standards developed by the: A. American Red Cross (ARC). B. American Heart Association (AHA). C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). D. National Institutes of...

Levels of EMS Training - First Responder EMT-Basic EMT-Intermediate EMT-Paramedic Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT Basic - Personal Safety Safety of the crew, patient & bystanders Patient care based on assessment findings Lifting and moving patient safely Transport/Transfer of P...

You are transporting a 33-year-old male who was involved in a motor vehicle crash. You have addressed all immediate and potentially life-threatening conditions and have stabilized his condition with the appropriate treatment. With an estimated time of arrival at the hospital of 20 minutes, you shoul...

why is 1966 important - DOT charged with devolping EMS standards the white paper was published whats the white paper - accidental death and disabilty the neglected disease of modern society state of emergency care was poor many people died on highways and this was a turning point for em...

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 ...

Medivac - Medical evacuation of a patient by helicopter. Beta-Adrenergic Receptors - Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause an increase in the force of contraction of the heart, an increased heart rate, and increased bronchial dilation. Mallory-Weiss Syndrome - ...