Compiled EMT Final Exam Review with ALL Questions and Answers| [MULTIPLE CHOICE]
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Compiled EMT Final Exam Review with
ALL Questions and Answers| [MULTIPLE
CHOICE]
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
A. HIPAA
B. OSHA
C. EMTALA
D. CQI
A. HIPAA
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical servi...
Compiled EMT Final Exam Review with
ALL Questions and Answers| [MULTIPLE
CHOICE]
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
A. HIPAA
B. OSHA
C. EMTALA
D. CQI
A. HIPAA
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services
(EMS)?
A. A system composed of health care professionals who provide emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured
B. A network of paramedics offering prehospital critical care services
C. A collaborative group focused on advanced life support (ALS) interventions only
D. A team of responders limited to emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and first responders
A. A system composed of health care professionals who provide emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured
What is the EMT's primary service area?
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,A. The official area designated for EMS agency operations
B. The EMT's work zone established by the state certification board
C. The scene of any emergency during a 9-1-1 response
D. The area defined by the hospital's medical director
A. The official area designated for EMS agency operations
Online medical control requires
A. Pre-approved written protocols
B. Direct communication with a physician via phone or radio
C. The presence of advanced life support personnel
D. An EMT to make decisions independently
B. Direct communication with a physician via phone or radio
When performing patient assessment, the "S" in SAMPLE history refers to
A. Symptoms
B. Severity
C. Source
D. Status
A. Symptoms
What is the primary purpose of continuous quality improvement (CQI) in EMS?
A. Punishing EMTs who make errors
B. Enforcing strict medical guidelines
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,C. Improving care through regular review and feedback
D. Mandating new certifications annually
C. Improving care through regular review and feedback
A patient's refusal of EMS treatment must be
A. Documented and signed by the patient
B. Reported to local law enforcement
C. Witnessed by at least two paramedics
D. Verbal and given in the presence of family members
A. Documented and signed by the patient
The term "scope of practice" refers to
A. The procedures an EMT is legally allowed to perform
B. The medical conditions an EMT is required to treat
C. A list of advanced procedures taught during EMT training
D. Guidelines developed by local law enforcement agencies
A. The procedures an EMT is legally allowed to perform
Which of the following is considered a component of the EMS system?
A. Law enforcement officers
B. Emergency department staff
C. Public works employees
D. Local government officials
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, B. Emergency department staff
The best protection against legal liability in EMS is
A. Providing competent and appropriate care
B. Calling for advanced medical help at every scene
C. Ensuring patient care is documented in brief notes
D. Avoiding any treatment that could worsen a patient’s condition
A. Providing competent and appropriate care
Good Samaritan laws are designed to
A. Require bystanders to provide aid at emergencies
B. Protect EMS agencies from lawsuits
C. Protect individuals offering help in good faith
D. Enforce state-specific medical protocols
C. Protect individuals offering help in good faith
The term "standard of care" in EMS refers to
A. The level of care legally expected from EMS providers
B. The care outlined in local hospital procedures
C. Emergency care provided only by paramedics
D. Procedures approved by insurance companies
A. The level of care legally expected from EMS providers
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