the ________________ completes an extensive course of training, from 1,000 to more than 1,300 hours, that significantly increases knowledge and mastery of basic skills and covers a wide range of ALS skills. - ANSWERparamedic
the ___________________ course requires approximately 150 hours (more i...
EMT Exam 1 Questions & Answers
the ________________ completes an extensive course of training, from 1,000 to more
than 1,300 hours, that significantly increases knowledge and mastery of basic skills and
covers a wide range of ALS skills. - ANSWERparamedic
the ___________________ course requires approximately 150 hours (more in some
states) and provides essential knowledge and skills required to provide basic
emergency care in the field. - ANSWERemergency medical technician (EMT)
the ____________________ course ranges between 200 and 400 hours and teaches
skills such as IV therapy, the use of advanced airway adjuncts, and the knowledge and
skills necessary to administer a limited number of medications. - ANSWERadvanced
emergency medical technician (AEMT)
__________________ training provides skills necessary to initiate immediate care and
focuses on providing immediate BLS and urgent care with limited equipment. -
ANSWERemergency medical responder (EMR)
a ___________ can be reached by dialing 9-1-1 - ANSWERpublic safety access point
a _____________ determines appropriate care in a set of written standing orders and
protocols - ANSWERmedical director
in ______________ , an integrated team of health care professionals delivers health
care services and connects patients with other resources. - ANSWERmobile integrated
healthcare (MIH)
in ________________ , providers receive advanced training including performing health
evaluations and administering immunizations. - ANSWERcommunity paramedicine
TRUE or FALSE. The development of airbags in vehicles is an example of primary
prevention. - ANSWERfalse - the development of airbags in vehicles is an example of
secondary prevention
TRUE or FALSE. Evidence-based research is the primary means of determining if
changes need to be made in patient care. - ANSWERtrue
TRUE or FALSE. The focus of the public health arm of health care is education. -
ANSWERfalse - the focus of the public health arm of health care is prevention.
TRUE or FALSE. ALS-level instructors and directors must hold a four-year degree. -
ANSWERtrue
,Which of the following agencies is the source of the EMS Agenda for the Future, the
multidisciplinary national review of all aspects of EMS delivery? - ANSWERNational
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? - ANSWERProviding
cervical spine immobilization (secondary prevention attempts to limit the effects of an
injury or illness that cannot be prevented)
Which of the following is the process in which a person, institution, or program is
evaluated and recognized as meeting predetermined standards to provide safe and
ethical care? - ANSWERcertification
At what level is an individual who has training in basic life support, including automated
external defibrillation, use of a definitive airway adjunct, and assisting patients with
certain medications? - ANSWEREMT
What is the primary feature of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)? - ANSWERIt limits the availability of a patient's health care information.
Which organization developed and published the first curriculum that served as the
guideline for EMT training? - ANSWERDepartment of Transportation (DOT)
Which of the following entities controls licensure of EMTs? - ANSWERthe state in which
the EMT practices
Which of the following statements about health care in the United States is true? -
ANSWERHealth care in the United States is expensive but does not necessarily provide
better health outcomes.
Public health examines the health needs of entire populations. In the United States,
public health focuses on education and what else? - ANSWERprevention
The responsibility of the medical director to ensure the appropriate medical care
standards are met by EMTs on each call is called what? - ANSWERquality control
What is an EMT's primary service area? - ANSWERThe main area in which the EMS
agency operates
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 __________. -
ANSWERthe receiving nurse or doctor
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? - ANSWEREMT
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as
__________. - ANSWERcommunication
, The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________. -
ANSWERtime management
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: - ANSWEREMS research
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________. - ANSWEREMS
research
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
of 1990 is correct? - ANSWERThe ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full
and equal employment to those who are disabled
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. - ANSWERprovide more
consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. - ANSWERevidence-
based research
Which of the following statements is the most accurate? - ANSWERThe individual's
reaction to stress determines how much it will strain the body's resources.
When a person comes into contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne particles
in a manner that suggests disease transmission may occur, the situation is known as
_____________. - ANSWERexposure
A ______________ is a microorganism that is capable of causing disease in a
susceptible host. - ANSWERpathogen
A ___________________ can be spread from one person or species to another. -
ANSWERcommunicable disease
The abnormal invasion of a host or host tissues by organisms such as bacteria, viruses,
or parasites, with or without signs or symptoms of disease is called an
______________. - ANSWERinfection
________________ is the presence of infectious organisms on or in objects such as
dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient's - ANSWERcontamination
TRUE or FALSE. You should wear clothing made from cotton in cold, wet environments.
- ANSWERfalse - you should not wear cotton for cold weather as it absorbs moisture,
causing chilling from wetness
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