EMT-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED A+

EMT-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED A+ Ch 1: Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? Select one: A. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT. C. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs. D. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. - A. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. Correct Ch 1: As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. the transport time to the hospital. B. an order from a paramedic. C. the patient's condition. D. medical director approval. - D. medical director approval. Ch 1: Online medical control requires __________. Select one: A. a physician's presence on the scene of the call B. written protocols approved by medical control C. the presence of an advanced-level provider D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - D. phone or radio contact with the medical director Ch 1: 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. EMS research. B. regional trauma guidelines. C. the lead EMT's decision. D. local protocols. - A. EMS research. Ch 1: The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________. Select one: A. self-confidence B. time management C. diplomacy D. self-motivation - D. self-motivation Ch 1: The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________. Select one: A. patient empathy B. integrity C. patient advocacy D. time management - D. time management Ch 1: The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. Select one: A. teamwork and diplomacy B. scene leadership C. self-confidence D. communication - D. communication Ch 1: National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. Select one: 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 - B. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 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 - D. evidence-based research Ch 1: Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? Select one: A. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic B. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up" C. EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever D. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination - D. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination Ch 1: Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers? Select one: A. Needle decompression B. Multilumen airways C. Automatic transport ventilators D. Automated external defibrillator - D. Automated external defibrillator Ch 1: Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? Select one: A. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured B. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients C. 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 D. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting - A. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured Ch 1: 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. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability. C. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. D. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam. - C. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. Ch 1: 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. law enforcement personnel c. the receiving nurse or doctor