AEMT FINAL EXAM PREP ORIGINAL+1
A circular system of ongoing internal and external reviews is known as: -
Continuous quality improvement
A physician authorizes you, via two-way radio, to help a patient administer prescribed nitroglycerin.
What type of medical direction is this? -
Online medical control
Authorization to use an automatic transport ventilator when transporting a patient requires which
minimum level of EMS provider? -
EMT
Ensuring people know the dangers of drinking and driving, and the harmful effects of using alcohol
and other drugs, are examples of which of the following? -
Primary prevention
In most states, a person may be denied certification as an AEMT if he or she: -
Has been convicted of a felony
The function of the National Registry of EMTS is to: -
Assess competence through a valid testing process
Which of the following conditions or injuries would most likely require transfer to a specialty
facility? -
Thermal burns
Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention strategy? -
Educating the public regarding the use of helmets and seat belts
Which of the following is not a standard licensure requirement for AEMTs? -
Completion of an NREMT-developed AEMT course
Who regulates the standards under which AEMTs provide emergency care? -
The state EMS office or agency
A man is experiencing significant anxiety and depression regarding the impending death of his wife.
However, the wife is trying to comfort her husband by telling him that she loves him and is
prepared to die. What stage of the grieving process is the patient experiencing? -
Acceptance
After being told of the death of her husband, a middle-aged woman asks, "Why are you lying to
me?" What stage of the grieving process is the typical of? -
Denial
Critical incident stress management is a program designed to: -
Confront the responses to critical incidents and defuse them
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,Pregnant AEMTs need to get a dose of which vaccine during each pregnancy? -
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)
Which of the following foods provides the safest, most reliable, source for long-term energy
production? -
Pasta
Which of the following is not a typical warning sign of stress? -
Increased appetite
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the family's reaction to the death of a loved
one who had an extended or terminal illness? -
They often feel relieved that the illness is over
You are dispatched for a young male who, according to witnesses, is "not acting right". The patient
is found sitting on the ground outside of a grocery store, rocking back and forth. He has blood on
his arm from an apparent wound to his wrist. You should: -
Talk to him as you approach him, but be prepared for him to turn violent
You arrive at the scene of an overturned semi-trailer truck. There is an odd odor in the air and you
can see material leaking from the truck. After ensuring that fire department and law enforcement
personnel are notified, you should: -
Use binoculars to try to read the placard
You have just established an IV on a critically injured patient. As you prepare to dispose of the
needle in the appropriate container, you get stuck with the needle. You should: -
Report the incident to your supervisor as soon as possible
For consent to be informed, the AEMT must: -
Explain the risks and benefits of treatment
In most instances, a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order must meet which of the following
requirements? -
It must clearly state the patient's medical condition
The Good Samaritan law is designed to afford legal protection for providers who: -
Provide good faith care while not on duty
When establishing negligence, which of the following factors is not a consideration? -
The patient's injury was life threatening
When treating an anxious and uncooperative patient with chest pain, you state, "If you don't settle
down, I am going to put a large IV in your arm." What is this an example of? -
Assault
Which of the following is your best protection against being accused of defamation of character? -
Documenting objective findings only
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,Which of the following patients has the legal right to refuse treatment? -
Responsive and alert 45-yr-old male with chest pressure
While treating a responsive and alert patient with a serious illness, your partner starts an IV but does
not explain the procedure to the patient. Your partner's action most accurately constitutes: -
Battery
You respond to a call for a 16-yr-old boy who injured his arm. As you are assessing the child, he
tells you that he does not want you to touch him. His mother tells you to begin treatment and
transport the child to the hospital if necessary. What should you do? -
Continue your assessment and transport if necessary
You respond to the scene of a 16-yr-old pregnant woman with abdominal pain. Her friend called
EMS because she was concerned. As you being your assessment, the patient tells you that she feels
better and does not want to go to the hospital. You should: -
Explain the consequences of refusal of care
A 68-yr-old female with a history of Alzheimer disease complains of acute abdominal pain. As you
prepare to start an IV on her, she becomes verbally abusive. You should: -
Remain patient and explain the procedure to her
General guidelines for effectively communicating information over the radio include: -
Avoiding providing a preliminary diagnosis of the patient's condition
Radios that operate at 800 MHz allow for trunking, which is the: -
Ability of multiple agencies to share frequencies
When assessing an anxious 55-yr-old male with chest pain, you should: -
Ask him how he prefers to be addressed
When documenting medical terminology on a patient care form, you should: -
Use only standard medical abbreviations
Which of the following is the most significant consequence of inappropriate documentation? -
Subsequent patient care that is inappropriate
Which of the following represents the most appropriate order in which to present patient
information over the radio when communicating with the hospital? -
Age and sex, chief complaint, history of present illness, exam findings, care provided,
estimated time of arrival
Which of the following statements regarding age, culture, and personal experience is correct? -
The thoughts of people are greatly influenced by their personal experiences
You must be careful when speaking to the family members about a patient because: -
The patient may misinterpret what you said
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, Your assessment of a 40-yr-old male with an altered mental status (AMS) reveals the obvious odor
of alcohol on his breath. When documenting the events of the call, you should state that: -
The smell of alcohol was noted on the patient's breath
A patient has a condition called dextrocardia. This means that: -
The heart is on the right side of the chest
A young female is experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. This means that the embryo has developed: -
Outside of the uterus
Compared to the frontal region of the skull, the occiput is: -
Posterior
Movement of an extremity toward the midline of the body is called: -
Adduction
One meter equals how many millimeters? -
1,000
The most inferior portion of the heart is called the: -
Apex
The prefixes nephr/o and ren/o are synonymous with the: -
Kidneys
Topographically, the term distal means: -
Away from the trunk
What prefix is used to describe something that is between? -
Inter-
Which of the following terms pertains to the posterior knee? -
Popliteal
In which of the following situations is an emergency patient move indicated? -
The AEMT is unable to protect the patient from scene hazards
In which of the following situations would a direct ground lift be the most appropriate method of
moving a patient? -
A conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain
When a person is standing upright, the weight of anything being lifted and carried in the hands is
first reflected onto the: -
Shoulder girdle
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid: -
Using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible
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A circular system of ongoing internal and external reviews is known as: -
Continuous quality improvement
A physician authorizes you, via two-way radio, to help a patient administer prescribed nitroglycerin.
What type of medical direction is this? -
Online medical control
Authorization to use an automatic transport ventilator when transporting a patient requires which
minimum level of EMS provider? -
EMT
Ensuring people know the dangers of drinking and driving, and the harmful effects of using alcohol
and other drugs, are examples of which of the following? -
Primary prevention
In most states, a person may be denied certification as an AEMT if he or she: -
Has been convicted of a felony
The function of the National Registry of EMTS is to: -
Assess competence through a valid testing process
Which of the following conditions or injuries would most likely require transfer to a specialty
facility? -
Thermal burns
Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention strategy? -
Educating the public regarding the use of helmets and seat belts
Which of the following is not a standard licensure requirement for AEMTs? -
Completion of an NREMT-developed AEMT course
Who regulates the standards under which AEMTs provide emergency care? -
The state EMS office or agency
A man is experiencing significant anxiety and depression regarding the impending death of his wife.
However, the wife is trying to comfort her husband by telling him that she loves him and is
prepared to die. What stage of the grieving process is the patient experiencing? -
Acceptance
After being told of the death of her husband, a middle-aged woman asks, "Why are you lying to
me?" What stage of the grieving process is the typical of? -
Denial
Critical incident stress management is a program designed to: -
Confront the responses to critical incidents and defuse them
1
,Pregnant AEMTs need to get a dose of which vaccine during each pregnancy? -
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)
Which of the following foods provides the safest, most reliable, source for long-term energy
production? -
Pasta
Which of the following is not a typical warning sign of stress? -
Increased appetite
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the family's reaction to the death of a loved
one who had an extended or terminal illness? -
They often feel relieved that the illness is over
You are dispatched for a young male who, according to witnesses, is "not acting right". The patient
is found sitting on the ground outside of a grocery store, rocking back and forth. He has blood on
his arm from an apparent wound to his wrist. You should: -
Talk to him as you approach him, but be prepared for him to turn violent
You arrive at the scene of an overturned semi-trailer truck. There is an odd odor in the air and you
can see material leaking from the truck. After ensuring that fire department and law enforcement
personnel are notified, you should: -
Use binoculars to try to read the placard
You have just established an IV on a critically injured patient. As you prepare to dispose of the
needle in the appropriate container, you get stuck with the needle. You should: -
Report the incident to your supervisor as soon as possible
For consent to be informed, the AEMT must: -
Explain the risks and benefits of treatment
In most instances, a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order must meet which of the following
requirements? -
It must clearly state the patient's medical condition
The Good Samaritan law is designed to afford legal protection for providers who: -
Provide good faith care while not on duty
When establishing negligence, which of the following factors is not a consideration? -
The patient's injury was life threatening
When treating an anxious and uncooperative patient with chest pain, you state, "If you don't settle
down, I am going to put a large IV in your arm." What is this an example of? -
Assault
Which of the following is your best protection against being accused of defamation of character? -
Documenting objective findings only
2
,Which of the following patients has the legal right to refuse treatment? -
Responsive and alert 45-yr-old male with chest pressure
While treating a responsive and alert patient with a serious illness, your partner starts an IV but does
not explain the procedure to the patient. Your partner's action most accurately constitutes: -
Battery
You respond to a call for a 16-yr-old boy who injured his arm. As you are assessing the child, he
tells you that he does not want you to touch him. His mother tells you to begin treatment and
transport the child to the hospital if necessary. What should you do? -
Continue your assessment and transport if necessary
You respond to the scene of a 16-yr-old pregnant woman with abdominal pain. Her friend called
EMS because she was concerned. As you being your assessment, the patient tells you that she feels
better and does not want to go to the hospital. You should: -
Explain the consequences of refusal of care
A 68-yr-old female with a history of Alzheimer disease complains of acute abdominal pain. As you
prepare to start an IV on her, she becomes verbally abusive. You should: -
Remain patient and explain the procedure to her
General guidelines for effectively communicating information over the radio include: -
Avoiding providing a preliminary diagnosis of the patient's condition
Radios that operate at 800 MHz allow for trunking, which is the: -
Ability of multiple agencies to share frequencies
When assessing an anxious 55-yr-old male with chest pain, you should: -
Ask him how he prefers to be addressed
When documenting medical terminology on a patient care form, you should: -
Use only standard medical abbreviations
Which of the following is the most significant consequence of inappropriate documentation? -
Subsequent patient care that is inappropriate
Which of the following represents the most appropriate order in which to present patient
information over the radio when communicating with the hospital? -
Age and sex, chief complaint, history of present illness, exam findings, care provided,
estimated time of arrival
Which of the following statements regarding age, culture, and personal experience is correct? -
The thoughts of people are greatly influenced by their personal experiences
You must be careful when speaking to the family members about a patient because: -
The patient may misinterpret what you said
3
, Your assessment of a 40-yr-old male with an altered mental status (AMS) reveals the obvious odor
of alcohol on his breath. When documenting the events of the call, you should state that: -
The smell of alcohol was noted on the patient's breath
A patient has a condition called dextrocardia. This means that: -
The heart is on the right side of the chest
A young female is experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. This means that the embryo has developed: -
Outside of the uterus
Compared to the frontal region of the skull, the occiput is: -
Posterior
Movement of an extremity toward the midline of the body is called: -
Adduction
One meter equals how many millimeters? -
1,000
The most inferior portion of the heart is called the: -
Apex
The prefixes nephr/o and ren/o are synonymous with the: -
Kidneys
Topographically, the term distal means: -
Away from the trunk
What prefix is used to describe something that is between? -
Inter-
Which of the following terms pertains to the posterior knee? -
Popliteal
In which of the following situations is an emergency patient move indicated? -
The AEMT is unable to protect the patient from scene hazards
In which of the following situations would a direct ground lift be the most appropriate method of
moving a patient? -
A conscious patient complaining of abdominal pain
When a person is standing upright, the weight of anything being lifted and carried in the hands is
first reflected onto the: -
Shoulder girdle
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid: -
Using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible
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