American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) EMT Tests Bundle Set

Emergency Medical Services Systems CORRECT ANSWER EMS is a team of health care professionals who are responsible for and provide emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured 4 levels of EMT training and licensure CORRECT ANSWER -Emergency Medical Responder(EMR) -Emergency Medical Te...

Today's EMS providers are trained according to the __________. 2010 Federal EMS Provider Standards 1995 U.S. DOT Guidelines 2009 National EMS Education Standards 1999 National EMS Curriculum CORRECT ANSWER 2009 National EMS Education Standards Which of the following has training ...

You suspect that a 6-year-old girl has broken her leg after falling from a swing at a playground. Shortly after you arrive, the child's mother appears and refuses to allow you to continue treatment. You should: A. use your authority under the implied consent law. B. ask the mother to sign a ref...

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) CORRECT ANSWER Comprehensive legislation that is designed to protect people with disabilities against discrimination AED CORRECT ANSWER A device that detects treatable life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias (ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia)...

The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________. A. DCAP B. HIPAA C. CQI D. APGAR CORRECT ANSWER B Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? A. EMT B. EMR C. AEMT D. Paramedic CORRECT ANSWER A The determination that p...

An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n): Select one: a. Advanced EMT (AEMT) b. EMR c. Paramedic d. EMT CORRECT ANSWER Paramedic An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, unpl...

The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________. CORRECT ANSWER HIPAA Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? CORRECT ANSWER EMT The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing ti...

Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: CORRECT ANSWER animals or insects. Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is correct? CORRECT ANSWER The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously. Common factors tha...

Shock CORRECT ANSWER inadequate cellular perfusion; hypoperfusion Care of a patient in anaphylaxis (symptoms, priorities, medications, other care?) CORRECT ANSWER Sever allergic reaction Signs & Symptoms: itching or burning, hives, edema (swelling), pallor, cyanosis, weak pulse, drop in blood p...

Assessment of the medical patient is usually focused on the _________. CORRECT ANSWER nature of illness Most treatments provided in the prehospital setting are intended to _________. CORRECT ANSWER address the patient's symptoms Most patients with an infectious disease will have _________. CO...

Advanced EMT CORRECT ANSWER An individual who has training in specific aspects of advanced life support, such as intravenous therapy, and the administration of certain emergency medications. Advanced Life Support CORRECT ANSWER Advanced lifesaving procedures, some of which are now being provided ...

Assessment of the medical patient is usually focused on the _________. CORRECT ANSWER nature of illness Most treatments provided in the prehospital setting are intended to _________. CORRECT ANSWER address the patient's symptoms Most patients with an infectious disease will have _________. CO...

Which section of the heart receives deoxygenated blood? CORRECT ANSWER Right Which portion of the blood carries oxygen to and wastes away from body tissues? CORRECT ANSWER Red blood cells Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells' oxygen, nutritional...

Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the presence of any symptoms? Select one: A. A 44-year-old male with abdominal pain and severe dizziness B. A 61-year-old female who is unconscious with facial cyanosis C. A 55-year-old male with a severe headache and 2 days of nausea D. A 49-ye...