West Coast EMT Block Exam

West Coast EMT Block Exam

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
Select one:
A. theories ready for field trial
B. trends in the EMS community
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
D. evidence-based research Correct Ans - D. evidence-based research

As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based
on:
Select one:
A. medical director approval.
B. the patient's condition.
C. an order from a paramedic.
D. the transport time to the hospital. Correct Ans - A. medical director approval.

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
Select one:
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States Correct Ans - D.
provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States

Online medical control requires __________.
Select one:
A. the presence of an advanced-level provider
B. written protocols approved by medical control
C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
D. phone or radio contact with the medical director Correct Ans - D. phone or radio
contact with the medical director

Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________.
Select one:
A. the experiences of EMTs
B. the opinions of physicians
C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
D. EMS research Correct Ans - D. EMS research

The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.
Select one:
A. patient empathy
B. patient advocacy

,C. integrity
D. time management Correct Ans - D. time management

The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-motivation
B. diplomacy
C. time management
D. self-confidence Correct Ans - A. self-motivation

The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-confidence
B. teamwork and diplomacy
C. communication
D. scene leadership Correct Ans - C. communication

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:
Select one:
A. the lead EMT's decision.
B. regional trauma guidelines.
C. EMS research.
D. local protocols. Correct Ans - C. EMS research.

The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________.
Select one:
A. APGAR
B. CQI
C. HIPAA
D. DCAP Correct Ans - C. HIPAA

What is an EMT's primary service area?
Select one:
A. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
C. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call Correct Ans -
B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates

What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
Select one:
A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments.
B. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times.
C. Follow the agency's written protocols.

,D. Deviate from established standards when necessary. Correct Ans - C. Follow the
agency's written protocols.

Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
Select one:
A. EMT
B. EMR
C. AEMT
D. Paramedic Correct Ans - A. EMT

Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services
(EMS)?
Select one:
A. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing
emergency care to critically injured patients
B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care
and transportation to the sick and injured
C. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive
emergency care in the prehospital setting
D. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and
emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and
injured patients Correct Ans - B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible
for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured

Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers?
Select one:
A. Automatic transport ventilators
B. Automated external defibrillator
C. Needle decompression
D. Multilumen airways Correct Ans - B. Automated external defibrillator

Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH)
model?
Select one:
A. EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever
B. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic
C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up"
D. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination Correct Ans - D. The paramedic
administers a patient's flu vaccination

Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990 is correct?
Select one:
A. The minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less
for candidates who are disabled.

, B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from
taking the NREMT exam.
C. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical
disability.
D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those
who are disabled. Correct Ans - D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide
full and equal employment to those who are disabled.

Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
Select one:
A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. Correct Ans - D. The NREMT
provides a national standard for EMS testing

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 __________.
Select one:
a. the state motor vehicle department
b. your medical director
c. the receiving nurse or doctor
d. law enforcement personnel Correct Ans - c. the receiving nurse or doctor

You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a
transport will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an
example of __________.
Select one:
A. abuse of authority
B. scope of practice
C. undue hardship
D. patient advocacy Correct Ans - D. patient advocacy

After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
D. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. Correct Ans - B. report the incident
to your supervisor after the call.

At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are
lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
Select one:
A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.