West Coast EMT Block 1 ALL SOLUTION LATEST EDITION
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WEST COAST EMT
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WEST COAST EMT
American Heart Association protocols are based on
evidence-based research
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient
with chest pain based on:
medical director approva
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to
provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across...
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American Heart Association protocols are based on
evidence-based research
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient
with chest pain based on:
medical director approva
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to
provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Online medical control requires
phone or radio contact with the medical director
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on
EMS research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is
called
time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known
as
self-motivation
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is
known as
communication
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
EMS research
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according
to
HIPAA
What is an EMT's primary service area?
The main area in which the EMS agency operates
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
Follow the agency's written protocols
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
EMT
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays
emergency medical services (EMS)?
,A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS
providers?
Automated external defibrillator
Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare
(MIH) model?
The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal
employment to those who are disabled
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing
You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to
drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone. You should report
the information to
the receiving nurse or doctor
You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You
know that a transport will keep you on duty several hours after your
regular quitting time. This is an example of
patient advocacy
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally
stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
B. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
D. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
report the incident to your supervisor after the call
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken
and power lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car
are conscious. You should:
Select one:
A. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
B. remove the lines with a nonconductive object.
C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
D. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of
an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT:
,A. mental disorders.
B. assessment by the EMT.
C. fear of medical personnel.
D. history of chronic disease.
. assessment by the EMT
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the
following phases?
Select one:
A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
B. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
C. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
D. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
Select one:
A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B. when performing endotracheal intubation.
C. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
D. while handling needles or other sharps.
when performing endotracheal intubation.
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:
Select one:
A. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts.
B. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
C. touches another person without his or her consent.
D. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy.
requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
The EMT's first priority is __________.
Select one:
A. rapid response
B. treatment and transport
C. personal safety
D. empathy for all patients
personal safety
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS
personnel is:
Select one:
A. tension among coworkers and supervisors.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. punitive action and the loss of a job.
D. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
substandard or inappropriate patient care.
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of
an infectious disease is to:
, Select one:
A. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
B. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo an annual physical examination.
wash your hands in between patient contacts.
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that
two small cars collided head-on; the occupants are still in their
vehicles. The fire department is in the process of stabilizing the
vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After
parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should:
Select one:
A. report to the incident commander.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. put on high-visibility safety vests.
D. quickly begin the triage process.
put on high-visibility safety vests
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
Select one:
A. received a hepatitis B vaccination.
B. are older than 35 years of age.
C. have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
D. have a weak immune system.
have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
animals or insects.
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you
should:
Select one:
A. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of
alcohol and water.
B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to
thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
C. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the
product directions.
D. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry
with a towel.
allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product
directions.
Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
Select one:
A. Modestly increasing caffeine consumption
B. Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
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