EMT Exam Prep 2023 with 100% correct answers

Emergency moves vs Urgent moves vs Non-urgent moves - correct answer Emergency moves: used when scene is dangerous (armpit-forearm drag, shirt drag, blanket drug) Urgent moves: used when patient has possible life-threatening injuries or illness & rapid extrication (motor vehicle accidents) Non-urgent moves: used when no hazards or life-threatening conditions (direct ground lift, extremity lift, direct carry method, draw sheet method) Which of the following is widely considered to mark the beginning of the modern EMS system? A. A paper titled Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society B. The current National EMS Education Standards C. The creation of the AHA D. A paper called the EMS Agenda for the Future - correct answer A. A paper titled Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society EMS care today is based on... A. what has been done in the past B. whatever physicians recommend C. evidence-based medicine D. the original National Standard Curriculum - correct answer C. evidence-based medicine Which of the following describes the EMT level of training? A. provides basic, immediate care including bleeding control, CPR, AED, and emergency childbirth B. includes oxygen, and ventilation sills, pulse oximetry, and administration of certain medications C. includes advanced assessment and management skills, various invasive skills, and extensive pharmacology interventions D. includes advanced airway devices, intravenous and intraosseous acmes, and blood glucose monitoring - correct answer B. includes oxygen, and ventilation sills, pulse oximetry, and administration of certain medications EMT roles and responsibilities include... A. strong written and verbal communication skills B. the ability to establish intraosseous access C. initial investigation at a crime scene D. swift water rescue operations - correct answer A. strong written and verbal communication skills Which of the following EMT activities is considered high risk for the patient? A. assessment of vital signs B