A paramedic is considered a health care professional and as such should: - answer A)
demand respect from others who are in the EMS profession.
B) obtain more than the required amount of continuing education.
C) meet societal expectations whether he or she in on or off duty.
D) maintain higher standard than other health care professionals.
When responding to an emergency scene, it is most important to: - answer A)
moderately exceed the speed limit when possible.
B) stay at least 10' behind cars in front of you.
C) proceed in a manner that is timely and safe.
D) use your siren to move heavy traffic out of the way
The main purpose of continuing education is to: - answer A) remain current with the
latest treatment guidelines
B) facilitate networking of EMS personnel.
C) allow EMS personnel to function at a higher level.
D) recall material that was learned previously.
Peer review can be a good learning experience is: - answerA) those conducting the
review have good guidelines to follow and the person being evaluated keeps an open
mind.
B) the EMS system's medical director and administrative staff take part in the process.
C) the information gained from the review is shared with other personnel within the EMS
system
D) the person or persons conducting the review have at least 10 years of EMS
experience
You and your team are attempting to resuscitate a 50 YOF fin a traumatic cardiac
arrest. Your team consists of two EMTs and an AEMT. Which of the following tasks
would be most appropriate to assign to the AEMT? - answerA) Emotional support for
the family
B) Chest compressions
C) Cardiac drug administration
D) IV therapy and fluid boluses
As an advocate for your patient, you must: - answerA) act in the patients best interest
and remain respectful of his or her wishes and beliefs.
B)Treat all patients the same, regardless of differences in lifestyle, culture, and personal
values
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