EMT FINAL EXAM REVIEW CHAPTER 1 – 32 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
#1
1. Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
A. EMR
B. AEMT C. EMT
D. Paramedic
2. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to .
A. reduce expenses at the local and ...
1. Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours
of training?
A. EMR
B. AEMT
C. EMT
D. Paramedic
2. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to .
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across
the United States
C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
3. What is an EMT's primary service area?
A. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
B. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
C. The location where the EMT provides essential care during
a 9-1-1 call
D. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
4. The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is
,more important than performing time-consuming procedures in
the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
A. EMS research.
B. the lead EMT's decision.
, C. regional trauma guidelines.
D. local protocols.
5. The ability to understand others and have them understand you
is known as .
A. self-confidence
B. communication
C. scene leadership
D. teamwork and diplomacy
6. You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to
drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone. You should
report the information to .
a. law enforcement personnel
b. the receiving nurse or
doctor
c. your medical director
d. the state motor vehicle department
7. Which of the following statements regarding the Americans
With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
A. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed
and well-documented physical disability.
B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a
documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT
exam.
C. The minimum number of hours required to
successfully complete an EMT course is less for
candidates who are disabled.
, D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full
and equal employment to those who are disabled.
8. Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on .
A. the experiences of EMTs
B. EMS research
C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
D. the opinions of physicians
9. The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority
is called .
A. patient empathy
B. integrity
C. time management
D. patient advocacy
10. American Heart Association protocols are based on .
A. trends in the EMS community
B. opinions from a core group of
cardiologists C. evidence-based research
D. theories ready for field trial
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Cowell. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
