EMT FINAL EXAM REVIEW CHAPTER 1 – 32 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

EMT FINAL EXAM REVIEW CHAPTER 1 – 32 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS #1 1. Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? A. EMR B. AEMT C. EMT D. Paramedic 2. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to . A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels B. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States C. facilitate a national EMS labor group D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director 3. What is an EMT's primary service area? A. The main area in which the EMS agency operates B. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care C. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call D. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director 4. 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: A. EMS research. B. the lead EMT's decision. C. regional trauma guidelines. D. local protocols. 5. The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as . A. self-confidence B. communication C. scene leadership D. teamwork and diplomacy 6. 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 . a. law enforcement personnel b. the receiving nurse or doctor c. your medical director d. the state motor vehicle department 7. Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? A. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability. B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam. C. The minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled. D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. 8. Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on . A. the experiences of EMTs B. EMS research C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources D. the opinions of physicians 9. The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called . A. patient empathy B. integrity C. time management D. patient advocacy 10. American Heart Association protocols are based on . A. trends in the EMS community B. opinions from a core group of cardiologists C. evidence-based research D. theories ready for field trial #2 1. After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should: Select one: A. report the incident to your supervisor after the call. B. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention. C. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible. D. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. 2. General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases? Select one: A. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion B. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery D. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery 3. Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: Select one: A. touches another person without his or her consent. B. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts. C. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy. D. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else. 4. The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is: A. low morale and frequently missed shifts. B. substandard or inappropriate patient care. C. tension among coworkers and supervisors. D. punitive action and the loss of a job. 5. Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: Select one: A. direct contact. B. inanimate objects. C. smoke or dust. D. animals or insects. 6. When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should: Select one: A. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions. B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces. C. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water. D. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel. 7. Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction? Select one: A. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash involving critical injuries and the death of several children. B. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and diaphoretic at the scene of an incident involving grotesque injuries. C. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable with her coworkers and experiences headaches and insomnia. D. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a child was previously killed 8. Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? Select one: A. HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field. B. HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B. C. There is no vaccine against HIV infection. D. HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood. 9. Which of the following would provide the EMT with the BEST cover in a situation involving active gunfire? A. Stacked empty barrels B. A large cluster of shrubs C. Behind a car door D. A concrete barricade 10. You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly experienced a stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk and cannot move the entire right side of her body. In addition to providing the medical care that she needs, you should: Select one: A. reassure her that after proper treatment in the hospital, she will regain her speech in time. B. tell her that you understand why she is scared and that everything will likely be okay. C. maintain eye contact at all times and tell her that there is no need for her to be scared. D. acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her. #3 1. In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential patient information? Select one: A. The family requests a copy for insurance purposes B. A police officer requests a copy to place on file C. The patient is competent and signs a release form D. A media representative inquires about the patient 2. As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are often partially based on: Select one: A. the priorities of the medical director. B. the wishes of the general public. C. a consensus among paramedic supervisors. D. locally accepted protocols. 3. You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident. The patient, a 13-year-old male, is unconscious and has multiple injuries. As you are treating the child, a law enforcement officer advises you that the child's parents will be at the scene in approximately 15 minutes. What should you do? Select one: A. Withhold treatment until the parents arrive and give you consent for treatment. B. Treat the child at the scene and wait for the parents to arrive and give consent. C. Begin transport at once and have the parents meet you en route to the hospital. D. Transport the child immediately and have the parents meet you at the hospital. 4. When is forcible restraint permitted? Select one: A. When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others B. Anytime that the EMT feels threatened C. Only if law enforcement personnel have witnessed threatening behavior D. Only if consent to restrain is given by a family member 5. Where would you MOST likely find information regarding a patient's wishes to be an organ donor? Select one: A. Social Security card B. Voter registration card C. Driver's license D. Insurance card 6. You respond to the home of a 59-year-old man who is unconscious; has slow, shallow breathing; and has a weak pulse. The family states that the patient has terminal brain cancer and does not wish to be resuscitated. They further state that there is a DNR order for this patient, but they are unable to lo