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A type_________ambulance features a conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed. A. I B. II C. IV D. IlI correct answer: A. I Characteristics of a safe ambulance operator include. A. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. B. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed. C. realizing that lights and siren will be effective traffic tools. D. an offensive attitude abou...

Headache, vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures are all considered early signs of: Select one: A. decreased extracranial pressure. B. increased intracranial pressure. C. increased extracranial pressure. D. decreased intracranial pressure. correct answer: B Hypoglycemia can mimic conditions such as: Select one: A. cystic fibrosis. B. stroke. C. high fever. D. myocardial infarction. correct answer: B Patients with a subarachnoid hemorrhage typically complain of a sud...

Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? Select one: A. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination B. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up" D. EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever correct answer: A National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. Select one: A. unify EMS providers under a single medical director B. p...

C.1 American hear association protocols are based on correct answer: Evidence based research C.1 As an EMT, you may be authorized to admin aspirin to a patient with chest pain correct answer: Medical Director Approval C1. National guidelins for EMS care are intended to correct answer: Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across US C.1 Online medical control requires correct answer: Phone or radio contact with medical director C.1 Prehospital patient care decisions should ...

A 39-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the groin during an altercation at a bar. As you approach the patient, you note that he is conscious. He is screaming in pain and is attempting to control the bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin area. You should: A. ensure that his airway is patent. B. apply direct pressure to the wound. C. elevate his legs and keep him warm. D. administer 100% supplemental oxygen. correct answer: B. apply direct pressure to the wound. ...

The scene size-up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT: A) determining if the scene is safe. B) donning personal protective gear. C) assessing the need for assistance. D) evaluating the mechanism of injury. correct answer: B (Components of scene size-up: determining scene safety, assessing MOI/NOI, determining number of pts, and requesting additional help if needed. PPE should be donned before beginning scene size-up) You receive a call at 3:00 a.m. for a patient who is slum...

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 correct answer: C. communication Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? Select one: A. EMT B. Paramedic C. EMR D. AEMT correct answer: A. EMT What is an EMT's primary service area? Select one: A. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director B. The main area in whi...

When treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with broken glass, it is best to wear: a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves b.)latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath c.)Firefighter gloves only, to perseve manual dexterity. d.)Thick firefighter gloves over two pairs of latex gloves correct answer: a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: a.) admi...

91. The purpose of a jump kit is to: A) facilitate defibrillation within 5 to 10 minutes after making patient contact. B) manage a critically injured patient until he or she is loaded into the ambulance. C) carry advanced life support equipment approved by the EMS medical director. D) contain anything that you might need during the first 5 minutes of patient care. correct answer: D 93. Typically, medivac helicopters fly at speeds between: A) 100 and 120 mph. B) 120 and 140 mph. ...