EMT

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...

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. correct answer: b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT Which of the following statements regarding the heart is correct? a. The heart is under the control of the autonomic nervous system. b. ...

Which of the following statements regarding one-rescuer CPR is correct? A: Ventilations should be delivered over a period of 2 to 3 seconds. B: The chest should be allowed to fully recoil after each compression. C: A compression to ventilation ratio of 15:2 should be delivered. D: You should assess the patient for a pulse after 3 cycles of CPR. correct answer: *B. The chest should be allowed to fully recoil after each compression.* When performing CPR on any patient, you should allow t...

An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS. He is assigned a score of 2 for eye opening, a score of 3 for verbal response, and a score of 4 for motor response. Which of the following clinical findings is consistent with his GCS score? Select one: A. Eyes remain closed, makes incomprehensible sounds, exhibits abnormal extension B. Opens eyes in response to voice, makes incomprehensible sounds, localizes pain C. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdr...

Which of the following statements is true concerning protection by Good Samaritan laws? A. A Good Samaritan law allows an EMT to exceed the scope of practice, if necessary, when providing emergency care off-duty. B. An EMT is expected to act as a lay person when providing emergency care off-duty. C. The purpose of Good Samaritan laws is to protect people who are trying to help in an emergency. D. An EMT cannot be sued for negligence if the state in which he works has a Good Samaritan law. co...

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 more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____. -HIPAA -CQI -APGAR -DCAP correct a...

If a patient has an arterial bleed between the meninges and the cranial bones....where is the bleed? correct answer: Epidural Chest pain may be absent in certain patients. correct answer: Geriatric/Diabetic What should the systolic BP be prior to administering Nitroglycerin? correct answer: 120 How many vertebrae are there? correct answer: 33 (7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, 4 coccygeal) Which pairs of ribs are most commonly fractured? correct answer: 4th-10th or 4t...

Which one of the following medications should the EMT administer orally? A) Aspirin B ) Alubterol C) Nitroglycerin D) Epinephrine correct answer: a Which one of the following medical emergencies would most likely result in the use of epinephrine by the EMT? A) Slow heart B) Cardiac Arrest C) Best sting D) Asthmatic episode correct answer: c Which one of the following is one of the basic five rights of medication administration? a) Right dose b) Right allergies c) Right EMT d)...

Which of the following is true concerning the procedure for inserting a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)? A. If a water-soluble lubricant is not available, a silicon spray can be substituted. B. The length of the device is not as important as it is with oropharyngeal airways. C. It can only be placed in the right nostril. D. The bevel should be turned toward the nasal septum or the base of the nostril. correct answer: D. The bevel should be turned toward the nasal septum or the base of the nos...