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[Show more]Your primary responsibility in an emergency is to ______ Protect Yourself 
Hot Zone An area containing hazardous materials; EMTs should never enter a hot zone until 
decontaminated 
BSI stands for? Body Substances Isolation 
BSI Precautions Washing hands, wearing gloves, wearing eye protection, mask...
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Add to cartYour primary responsibility in an emergency is to ______ Protect Yourself 
Hot Zone An area containing hazardous materials; EMTs should never enter a hot zone until 
decontaminated 
BSI stands for? Body Substances Isolation 
BSI Precautions Washing hands, wearing gloves, wearing eye protection, mask...
C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Most EMT training 
programs are based on standards developed by the: 
A. American Red Cross (ARC). 
B. American Heart Association (AHA). 
C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). 
D. National Institutes of Hea...
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Add to cartC. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Most EMT training 
programs are based on standards developed by the: 
A. American Red Cross (ARC). 
B. American Heart Association (AHA). 
C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). 
D. National Institutes of Hea...
Scope of practice Outlines the care you are legally able to provide for the patient 
Medical Director Develops protocols and standing orders 
Online Telephone/ radio communication 
Offline Standing orders/ protocols 
YOU. Maintain, update and expand you knowledge skills. Who's responsibility is it ...
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Add to cartScope of practice Outlines the care you are legally able to provide for the patient 
Medical Director Develops protocols and standing orders 
Online Telephone/ radio communication 
Offline Standing orders/ protocols 
YOU. Maintain, update and expand you knowledge skills. Who's responsibility is it ...
Stroke is a common cause of brain disorder that is ______ ? Potentially treatable 
Petit mal seizure typically occurs in children ___ to ___ y/o 4-12 years old 
In some situations the postical state may be characterized by? Hemapharesis or weakness on 
one side of the body, resembling a stroke. 
Tre...
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Add to cartStroke is a common cause of brain disorder that is ______ ? Potentially treatable 
Petit mal seizure typically occurs in children ___ to ___ y/o 4-12 years old 
In some situations the postical state may be characterized by? Hemapharesis or weakness on 
one side of the body, resembling a stroke. 
Tre...
medial toward the midline of the body 
lateral to the side, away from the midline of the body 
bilateral on both sides 
mid-axillary line a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle 
anterior the front of the body or body 
posterior the back of the body or body part 
ventral r...
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Add to cartmedial toward the midline of the body 
lateral to the side, away from the midline of the body 
bilateral on both sides 
mid-axillary line a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle 
anterior the front of the body or body 
posterior the back of the body or body part 
ventral r...
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels Provide more consistent d...
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Add to cartNational guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels Provide more consistent d...
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
Select one: 
A. facilitate a national EMS labor group 
B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels 
C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director Corr...
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Add to cartNational guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
Select one: 
A. facilitate a national EMS labor group 
B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels 
C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director Corr...
"The American Heart Association protocols are based on _____" 
A- evidence-based research 
B- trends in the EMS community 
C- theories ready for field trial 
D- opinions from a core group of cardiologists A- evidence-based research 
"As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a pat...
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Add to cart"The American Heart Association protocols are based on _____" 
A- evidence-based research 
B- trends in the EMS community 
C- theories ready for field trial 
D- opinions from a core group of cardiologists A- evidence-based research 
"As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a pat...
What do patients most remember about their medical emergency? your Attitude, Behavior, 
Communication, and how much you care 
What is online medical direction? direct orders from physician given by radio or phone 
What is offline medical direction? medical policies, procedures, and practices that me...
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Add to cartWhat do patients most remember about their medical emergency? your Attitude, Behavior, 
Communication, and how much you care 
What is online medical direction? direct orders from physician given by radio or phone 
What is offline medical direction? medical policies, procedures, and practices that me...
What is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: Correct Answer-6 breaths and 110 compressions in 
a minute 
What is considered tachycardic for an adult? Correct Answer-heart rate more than 100 
What is considered bradycardic for an adult? Correct Answer-Heart rate less than 60 
When is nitrogly...
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Add to cartWhat is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: Correct Answer-6 breaths and 110 compressions in 
a minute 
What is considered tachycardic for an adult? Correct Answer-heart rate more than 100 
What is considered bradycardic for an adult? Correct Answer-Heart rate less than 60 
When is nitrogly...
What is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a 
minute 
What is considered tachycardic for an adult? heart rate more than 100 
What is considered bradycardic for an adult? Heart rate less than 60 
When is nitroglycerin not advised to be administered? if the ...
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Add to cartWhat is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a 
minute 
What is considered tachycardic for an adult? heart rate more than 100 
What is considered bradycardic for an adult? Heart rate less than 60 
When is nitroglycerin not advised to be administered? if the ...
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by 
A. suctioning the oropharynx 
B. initiating assisted ventilations 
C. correctly positioning the head 
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway Correct Answer-correctly positioning the head 
Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid...
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Add to cartSnoring respirations are most rapidly managed by 
A. suctioning the oropharynx 
B. initiating assisted ventilations 
C. correctly positioning the head 
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway Correct Answer-correctly positioning the head 
Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid...
3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension 
___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) chronic 
bronchitis 
___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. Acute 
bronchi...
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Add to cart3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension 
___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) chronic 
bronchitis 
___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. Acute 
bronchi...
What BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system? 
to have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,during 
transport,and at the hospital 
IN 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged which agency with the development of the 
...
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Add to cartWhat BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system? 
to have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,during 
transport,and at the hospital 
IN 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged which agency with the development of the 
...
What BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system? 
to have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,during 
transport,and at the hospital 
IN 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged which agency with the development of the 
...
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Add to cartWhat BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system? 
to have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,during 
transport,and at the hospital 
IN 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged which agency with the development of the 
...
1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history of three previous 
heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to 
administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort. While your 
partner is...
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Add to cart1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history of three previous 
heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to 
administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort. While your 
partner is...
Acidosis an acid condition of the body - can occur with decreased ventilations - not enough 
carbon dioxide is eliminated. With water, CO2 becomes carbonic acid. 
Alkalosis an alkaline condition of the body - can occur with hyperventilation - blowing off too 
much carbon dioxide 
Adjuncts things tha...
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Add to cartAcidosis an acid condition of the body - can occur with decreased ventilations - not enough 
carbon dioxide is eliminated. With water, CO2 becomes carbonic acid. 
Alkalosis an alkaline condition of the body - can occur with hyperventilation - blowing off too 
much carbon dioxide 
Adjuncts things tha...
Acidosis an acid condition of the body - can occur with decreased ventilations - not enough 
carbon dioxide is eliminated. With water, CO2 becomes carbonic acid. 
Alkalosis an alkaline condition of the body - can occur with hyperventilation - blowing off too 
much carbon dioxide 
Adjuncts things tha...
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Add to cartAcidosis an acid condition of the body - can occur with decreased ventilations - not enough 
carbon dioxide is eliminated. With water, CO2 becomes carbonic acid. 
Alkalosis an alkaline condition of the body - can occur with hyperventilation - blowing off too 
much carbon dioxide 
Adjuncts things tha...
You are transporting a 33-year-old male who was involved in a motor vehicle crash. You have 
addressed all immediate and potentially life-threatening conditions and have stabilized his 
condition with the appropriate treatment. With an estimated time of arrival at the hospital of 20 
minutes, you sh...
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Add to cartYou are transporting a 33-year-old male who was involved in a motor vehicle crash. You have 
addressed all immediate and potentially life-threatening conditions and have stabilized his 
condition with the appropriate treatment. With an estimated time of arrival at the hospital of 20 
minutes, you sh...
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels Correct Answer-Provide mo...
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Add to cartNational guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels Correct Answer-Provide mo...
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels Provide more consistent d...
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Add to cartNational guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels Provide more consistent d...
833 - Your 36 y/o pt is unresponsive upon attempting to insert an OPA, the patient gags, You should 
A. Insert a nasal airway 
B. Suction the oropharynx 
C. Reattempt using a smaller oral adjunct 
D. Insert a dual lumen airway Correct Answer-A. Insert a nasal airway 
903 - After air passes through t...
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Add to cart833 - Your 36 y/o pt is unresponsive upon attempting to insert an OPA, the patient gags, You should 
A. Insert a nasal airway 
B. Suction the oropharynx 
C. Reattempt using a smaller oral adjunct 
D. Insert a dual lumen airway Correct Answer-A. Insert a nasal airway 
903 - After air passes through t...
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? 
a. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. 
b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. 
c. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. 
d. An EMT give a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. b. A paramedic tran...
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Add to cartWhich of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? 
a. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. 
b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. 
c. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. 
d. An EMT give a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. b. A paramedic tran...
During the scene size-up, you should routinely determine all of the following, EXCEPT: 
A) the mechanism of injury or nature of illness. 
B) the ratio of pediatric patients to adult patients. 
C) whether or not additional resources are needed. 
D) if there are any hazards that will jeopardize safety...
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Add to cartDuring the scene size-up, you should routinely determine all of the following, EXCEPT: 
A) the mechanism of injury or nature of illness. 
B) the ratio of pediatric patients to adult patients. 
C) whether or not additional resources are needed. 
D) if there are any hazards that will jeopardize safety...
What are the four levels of EMS training? 1) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) 
2) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 
3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) 
4) Paramedic 
What does the EMR do? (3, a-d) 1) First one at the scene. 
2) Police officers, firefighters, and industrial health per...
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Add to cartWhat are the four levels of EMS training? 1) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) 
2) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 
3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) 
4) Paramedic 
What does the EMR do? (3, a-d) 1) First one at the scene. 
2) Police officers, firefighters, and industrial health per...
Medical Director a physician who assumes responsibility for the patient care aspects of the 
EMS system 
Medical direction oversight of the patient care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical 
Director 
protocols lists of steps, assessments and interventions for patient care 
designated agent an EM...
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Add to cartMedical Director a physician who assumes responsibility for the patient care aspects of the 
EMS system 
Medical direction oversight of the patient care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical 
Director 
protocols lists of steps, assessments and interventions for patient care 
designated agent an EM...
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. 
Select one: 
A. self-confidence 
B. scene leadership 
C. communication 
D. teamwork and diplomacy C. communication 
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? 
Select one: 
A. EMT 
B. Par...
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Add to cartThe ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. 
Select one: 
A. self-confidence 
B. scene leadership 
C. communication 
D. teamwork and diplomacy C. communication 
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? 
Select one: 
A. EMT 
B. Par...
Communicating with hearing- impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the following, 
EXPECT: 
a.) shining a light on your face when you are in a darkened environment 
b.) elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation 
c.) placing yourself in a position to ensure th...
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Add to cartCommunicating with hearing- impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the following, 
EXPECT: 
a.) shining a light on your face when you are in a darkened environment 
b.) elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation 
c.) placing yourself in a position to ensure th...
Abandonment Unilateral termination of care by the EMT without the patients consent and 
without making provisions from transferring care to another medical professional with the skills 
and training necessary to meet the needs of the patient. 
Advanced Directive Written documentation that specifies ...
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Add to cartAbandonment Unilateral termination of care by the EMT without the patients consent and 
without making provisions from transferring care to another medical professional with the skills 
and training necessary to meet the needs of the patient. 
Advanced Directive Written documentation that specifies ...
Emergency Medical Services or EMS is also known as: prehospital or out-of-hospital care 
EMS began in 1966 by the National Highway Safety Act charging the Department of 
Transportation (DOT) with developing standards. 
National Highway Traffic Safety Admin (NHTSA) sets standards for what categories?...
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Add to cartEmergency Medical Services or EMS is also known as: prehospital or out-of-hospital care 
EMS began in 1966 by the National Highway Safety Act charging the Department of 
Transportation (DOT) with developing standards. 
National Highway Traffic Safety Admin (NHTSA) sets standards for what categories?...
Pons The part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus 
Medulla Oblongata The continuation of the spinal cord within the skull forming the lowest 
part of the brainstem and controlling the heart and lungs 
Agonal Respirations gasping respirations- Abnormal- brainstem reflex...
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Add to cartPons The part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus 
Medulla Oblongata The continuation of the spinal cord within the skull forming the lowest 
part of the brainstem and controlling the heart and lungs 
Agonal Respirations gasping respirations- Abnormal- brainstem reflex...
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