EMS Protocols and Procedures
1. What is the primary ethical concern when EMS personnel discuss patient
cases with non-EMS individuals?
A) A breach of the patient's right to know
B) A breach of the patient's privacy and is unethical
C) Against the New York State Good Samaritan Law
D) Against the principles of patient consent
Answer: B. A breach of the patient's privacy and is unethical
2. A patient who is unconscious may be treated under the principle of:
A) Informed consent
B) Expressed consent
C) Implied consent
D) Answer (A) or (B)
E) Answer (B) or (C)
Answer: C. Implied consent
,3. Explain why the left lateral position is often referred to as the recovery
position in emergency medical services.
A) It allows for better airway management
B) It helps stabilize the spine
C) It is the most comfortable position for patients
D) It prevents blood from pooling in the legs
Answer: A. It allows for better airway management
4. A patient presents with a laceration on the left forearm, approximately
halfway between the elbow and the wrist. How would you describe the location of
the injury in anatomical terms relative to the left elbow?
A) Distal to the left elbow
B) Proximal to the left elbow
C) Medial to the left elbow
D) Superior to the left elbow
Answer: A. Distal to the left elbow
5. During the Initial Assessment, if a life-threatening issue is identified, what is
the recommended course of action?
, A) Continue with the Initial Assessment
B) Correct the problem before proceeding
C) Transport the patient immediately
D) Conduct a Detailed Physical Examination first
Answer: B. Correct the problem before proceeding
6. The term auscultation refers to the process of:
A) Listening to areas of the body with a stethoscope
B) Systematically gathering information from the patient
C) Touching and feeling the patient to detect injuries or pain
D) Watching the patient closely for changes in level of consciousness
E) Tapping on the chest or abdomen
Answer: A. Listening to areas of the body with a stethoscope
7. The "A" in the mnemonic AVPU when relating to patient assessment stands
for:
A) Distal to the elbow
B) Implied consent
C) Posterior surface
1. What is the primary ethical concern when EMS personnel discuss patient
cases with non-EMS individuals?
A) A breach of the patient's right to know
B) A breach of the patient's privacy and is unethical
C) Against the New York State Good Samaritan Law
D) Against the principles of patient consent
Answer: B. A breach of the patient's privacy and is unethical
2. A patient who is unconscious may be treated under the principle of:
A) Informed consent
B) Expressed consent
C) Implied consent
D) Answer (A) or (B)
E) Answer (B) or (C)
Answer: C. Implied consent
,3. Explain why the left lateral position is often referred to as the recovery
position in emergency medical services.
A) It allows for better airway management
B) It helps stabilize the spine
C) It is the most comfortable position for patients
D) It prevents blood from pooling in the legs
Answer: A. It allows for better airway management
4. A patient presents with a laceration on the left forearm, approximately
halfway between the elbow and the wrist. How would you describe the location of
the injury in anatomical terms relative to the left elbow?
A) Distal to the left elbow
B) Proximal to the left elbow
C) Medial to the left elbow
D) Superior to the left elbow
Answer: A. Distal to the left elbow
5. During the Initial Assessment, if a life-threatening issue is identified, what is
the recommended course of action?
, A) Continue with the Initial Assessment
B) Correct the problem before proceeding
C) Transport the patient immediately
D) Conduct a Detailed Physical Examination first
Answer: B. Correct the problem before proceeding
6. The term auscultation refers to the process of:
A) Listening to areas of the body with a stethoscope
B) Systematically gathering information from the patient
C) Touching and feeling the patient to detect injuries or pain
D) Watching the patient closely for changes in level of consciousness
E) Tapping on the chest or abdomen
Answer: A. Listening to areas of the body with a stethoscope
7. The "A" in the mnemonic AVPU when relating to patient assessment stands
for:
A) Distal to the elbow
B) Implied consent
C) Posterior surface
