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West Coast EMT Block 1

1. American Heart Association protocols are based on evidence-based
research

2. As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer as- medical director
pirin to a patient with chest pain based on: approva

3. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to provide more con-
sistent delivery of
EMS care across
the United States

4. Online medical control requires phone or radio
contact with the
medical director

5. Prehospital patient care decisions should be based EMS research
on

6. The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their time management
priority is called

7. The ability to take appropriate action with little direc- self-motivation
tion is known as

8. The ability to understand others and have them un- communication
derstand you is known as

9. The determination that prompt surgical care in the EMS research
hospital is more important than performing time-con-
suming procedures in the field on a major trauma
patient is based MOSTLY on

10. The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's HIPAA
privacy according to

11. What is an EMT's primary service area? The main area in
which the EMS
agency operates

12. What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?


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Follow the
agency's written
protocols

13. Which of the following courses requires about 150 EMT
hours of training?

14. Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately A team of health
portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? care professionals
who are respon-
sible for providing
emergency care
and transportation
to the sick and in-
jured

15. Which of the following interventions is used by all Automated exter-
levels of EMS providers? nal defibrillator

16. Which of the following is a specific example of the The paramedic
Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? administers a pa-
tient's flu vaccina-
tion

17. Which of the following statements regarding the The ADA pro-
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is cor- hibits employers
rect? from failing to
provide full and
equal employment
to those who are
disabled

18. Which of the following statements regarding the The NREMT pro-
NREMT is correct? vides a national
standard for EMS
testing

19. You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She the receiving
admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell nurse or doctor
anyone. You should report the information to


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20. You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by patient advocacy
ambulance. You know that a transport will keep you
on duty several hours after your regular quitting time.
This is an example of

21. After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you report the incident
accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated to your supervisor
lancet. You should: after the call
Select one:
A. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
B. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possi-
ble.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical atten-
tion.
D. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.

22. At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole mark off a danger
has been broken and power lines are lying across zone around the
the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You downed lines.
should:
Select one:
A. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
B. remove the lines with a nonconductive object.
C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
D. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.

23. Common factors that influence how a patient reacts . assessment by
to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the the EMT
following, EXCEPT:
A. mental disorders.
B. assessment by the EMT.
C. fear of medical personnel.
D. history of chronic disease.

24. General adaptation syndrome is characterized by Alarm response,
which of the following phases? reaction and resis-
Select one: tance, and recov-
A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and ery
recovery


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B. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical
exhaustion
C. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical
recovery
D. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and re-
covery

25. Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield when performing
should be used: endotracheal intu-
Select one: bation.
A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B. when performing endotracheal intubation.
C. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
D. while handling needles or other sharps.

26. Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs requests sexual
when the harasser: favors in ex-
Select one: change for some-
A. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts. thing else.
B. requests sexual favors in exchange for something
else.
C. touches another person without his or her consent.
D. stares at certain parts of another person's anato-
my.

27. The EMT's first priority is __________. personal safety
Select one:
A. rapid response
B. treatment and transport
C. personal safety
D. empathy for all patients

28. The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol substandard or in-
abuse among EMS personnel is: appropriate pa-
Select one: tient care.
A. tension among coworkers and supervisors.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. punitive action and the loss of a job.
D. substandard or inappropriate patient care.

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