EMT

An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n): correct answer: paramedic An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, unpleasant is to: correct answer: continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful. The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the: correct answer: state office of EMS. According to the ...

Most EMT training programs are based on standards developed by the: A. American Red Cross (ARC). B. American Heart Association (AHA). C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). D. National Institutes of Health (NIH). correct answer: C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). An EMT can inspire patient confidence and cooperation by: A. transporting the patient from the scene to a hospital. B. providing patient care without regard for her own...

Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients correct answer: who have experienced a head injury. A 49-year-old male presents with an acute onset of crushing chest pain and diaphoresis. You should: correct answer: assess the adequacy of his respirations. A 66-year-old female with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with substernal chest pressure of 2 hours' duration. Her blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg, her pulse is 100 beats/min and irregular, and her respirations are 22 brea...

Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert, but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient's circulatory status, you should direct your partner to: A) perform a head-to-toe secondary assessment. B) assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure. C) retrieve the stretcher and prepare for transport. D) administer oxygen with the appropriate device. cor...

American Heart Association protocols are based on _________ correct answer: A. Evidence- Based Research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: correct answer: B. Medical director approval National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. correct answer: D.provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States Online medical control requires __________. correct answer: A. phone or radio contact with the ...

Leading cause of death for ages 1-44 & 4th leading cause of death for all ages correct answer: TRAUMA Predictors of injury correct answer: Patient's physiological indicators, anatomy of injury, and MOI What accounts for force exertion in collisions? correct answer: Rate of acceleration or deceleration Broken steering wheel correct answer: Indicative of chest hitting steering wheel Broken ribs Up and Over vehicle injury correct answer: Abdomen, chest, face, head, and neck injur...

You respond to a nursing home's call regarding an older patient who fell. During your assessment, you note injuries that are not consistent with the mechanism described. You should: correct answer: transport the patient and report your suspicions When treating an anxious and uncooperative patient with chest pain, you state, "If you don't settle down, I am going to put a large IV in your arm." What is this an example of? correct answer: Assault You respond to a call for an 16-year-old...

Steps Prior to CPR correct answer: 1. AVPU 2. Check carotid! 3. If pulse present, check breathing! CPR correct answer: 1. Compressions 2. Ventilations **Partner goes to get AED** 3. Compression **Partner drops an OPA/NPA** 4. Ventilations Modified CPR correct answer: Foreign body obstruction + unconscious 1. Compressions 2. Visualize for object 3. Ventilations Definition of a Peds in CPR/AED correct answer: AED = 1 - 8 years old CPR = 1 - puberty Infants/Peds CPR c...

Anaphylactic shock is characterized by: a. labored breathing and hypertension. b. wheezing and widespread vasodilation. c. intracellular hypovolemia and hives. d. a deficiency of circulating histamines. correct answer: b. wheezing and widespread vasodilation Distributive shock occurs when: a. central vasoconstriction forces blood from the core of the body. b. blood pools in expanded vascular beds and tissue perfusion decreases. c. microorganisms attack the blood vessels, resulti...

According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: A) assist a patient with certain prescribed medications B) insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids C) interpret a basic ECG rhythm, and treat accordingly D) administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route. correct answer: A) assist a patient with certain prescribed medications An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to: A) ignore...