OEC FINAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Although the National Ski Patrol was originally a subcommittee of the National Ski
Association, the NSP became an independent organization in: - Answers - 1953
The National Ski Patrol is one of a few organizations that have received a federal
charter from the U.S. government. Because of this, each year the NSP must: - Answers
- Report to Congress
The creed of the National Ski Patrol is: - Answers - Service and Safety
Dr. Warren Bowman is considered the father of Outdoor Emergency Care because he -
Answers - created the concept of "intermediate" medical care for ski patrollers
Good Samaritan laws generally - Answers - b. apply to people who do not receive
compensation for helping people
You have just finished your shift, and while driving home still wearing your patrol jacket
you come upon a car collision in which people appear to be injured. You recognize that
if you approach the collision wearing your patrol jacket, members of the public may
have a reasonable expectation that you will provide care. This expectation is known as -
Answers - the doctrine of public reliance.
Informed consent - Answers - The type of consent that is based on an appreciation and
understanding of the facts, implications, and possible future consequences of an action
is known as
Most emergency care systems deploy personnel to emergencies using a stratified
approach based on the patient's condition or anticipated needs. What presents the
normal order of deployment of responders? - Answers - EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic
The structure that regulates body temperature is the - Answers - hypothalamus
Define metabolism - Answers - is defined as the chemical processes occurring within a
living cell or organism
Conduction of heat - Answers - from a warm object to a cold object through direct
contact. The direction of heat transfer is always from a warmer object to a colder object.
, During a stress response, the release of epinephrine results in: - Answers - Increase in
heart rate
. The "fight or flight" response diverts blood flow away from the internal organs, which
results in: - Answers - increasing blood flow to the extremities. Cabyohydrates primary
fuel for muslces
Leukocytes are the workhorses of the immune system and are produced in - Answers -
Bone marrow . Diabetes is an example of an autoimmunue disorder
Each day the body loses ____ liter(s) of water through respiration, perspiration, and
urination. - Answers - 2.5
Some vector-borne illnesses are transmitted to humans via. Influezana survies up to
___ on surfaces - Answers - deer ticks / 2 days
A communicable disease is: - Answers - a disease that can be spread from one person
to another.
A multiple-casualty incident (MCI) is defined as - Answers - any event that places an
excessive demand on rescue personnel and equipment.
Approximately 15 trucks and cars have been involved in a "chain-reaction" collision.
You are the first person on scene and begin going from vehicle to vehicle to determine
the severity of each injury and to prioritize patients for treatment. Your actions are an
example of - Answers - primary triage
In the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system for triaging patients, what
should you include in your assessment to determine the order in which patients will
receive emergency care? - Answers - b. Respiratory rate, pulse, mental status, ability to
walk
In most EMS systems, a multiple-casualty incident involves - Answers - 2 or more
The person responsible for maintaining equipment and ensuring that facilities meet
specified needs is the: - Answers - Logistics Chief.
In the Incident Command System, the operations section is responsible for - Answers -
b. executing the strategy of the Incident Action Plan.
When properly trained in the START system, an OEC Technician should be able to
complete a patient assessment in no more than: - Answers - 30 seconds
Which of the following pieces of equipment do OEC Technicians use most to move, lift,
and carry a patient? - Answers - Long Spine Board (LSB)
ANSWERS
Although the National Ski Patrol was originally a subcommittee of the National Ski
Association, the NSP became an independent organization in: - Answers - 1953
The National Ski Patrol is one of a few organizations that have received a federal
charter from the U.S. government. Because of this, each year the NSP must: - Answers
- Report to Congress
The creed of the National Ski Patrol is: - Answers - Service and Safety
Dr. Warren Bowman is considered the father of Outdoor Emergency Care because he -
Answers - created the concept of "intermediate" medical care for ski patrollers
Good Samaritan laws generally - Answers - b. apply to people who do not receive
compensation for helping people
You have just finished your shift, and while driving home still wearing your patrol jacket
you come upon a car collision in which people appear to be injured. You recognize that
if you approach the collision wearing your patrol jacket, members of the public may
have a reasonable expectation that you will provide care. This expectation is known as -
Answers - the doctrine of public reliance.
Informed consent - Answers - The type of consent that is based on an appreciation and
understanding of the facts, implications, and possible future consequences of an action
is known as
Most emergency care systems deploy personnel to emergencies using a stratified
approach based on the patient's condition or anticipated needs. What presents the
normal order of deployment of responders? - Answers - EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic
The structure that regulates body temperature is the - Answers - hypothalamus
Define metabolism - Answers - is defined as the chemical processes occurring within a
living cell or organism
Conduction of heat - Answers - from a warm object to a cold object through direct
contact. The direction of heat transfer is always from a warmer object to a colder object.
, During a stress response, the release of epinephrine results in: - Answers - Increase in
heart rate
. The "fight or flight" response diverts blood flow away from the internal organs, which
results in: - Answers - increasing blood flow to the extremities. Cabyohydrates primary
fuel for muslces
Leukocytes are the workhorses of the immune system and are produced in - Answers -
Bone marrow . Diabetes is an example of an autoimmunue disorder
Each day the body loses ____ liter(s) of water through respiration, perspiration, and
urination. - Answers - 2.5
Some vector-borne illnesses are transmitted to humans via. Influezana survies up to
___ on surfaces - Answers - deer ticks / 2 days
A communicable disease is: - Answers - a disease that can be spread from one person
to another.
A multiple-casualty incident (MCI) is defined as - Answers - any event that places an
excessive demand on rescue personnel and equipment.
Approximately 15 trucks and cars have been involved in a "chain-reaction" collision.
You are the first person on scene and begin going from vehicle to vehicle to determine
the severity of each injury and to prioritize patients for treatment. Your actions are an
example of - Answers - primary triage
In the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system for triaging patients, what
should you include in your assessment to determine the order in which patients will
receive emergency care? - Answers - b. Respiratory rate, pulse, mental status, ability to
walk
In most EMS systems, a multiple-casualty incident involves - Answers - 2 or more
The person responsible for maintaining equipment and ensuring that facilities meet
specified needs is the: - Answers - Logistics Chief.
In the Incident Command System, the operations section is responsible for - Answers -
b. executing the strategy of the Incident Action Plan.
When properly trained in the START system, an OEC Technician should be able to
complete a patient assessment in no more than: - Answers - 30 seconds
Which of the following pieces of equipment do OEC Technicians use most to move, lift,
and carry a patient? - Answers - Long Spine Board (LSB)
