EMT Ch 1-23 Online Exercise
1.Continuing education in EMS serves to:
provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system.
maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills.
enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific training.
confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital care.: maintain,
update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills.
2.Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
Individual EMT.
EMS training officer.
State Bureau of EMS.
EMS medical director.: Individual EMT.
3.EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication
of: the Emergency Medical Services Act.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society.
the Department of Transportation's White Paper: Death and Dying.
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured.: Accidental
Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society.
4.Which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure?
An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know
the pertinent information about the drug.
A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain proper autho-
rization from medical control first.
An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly
state that he is not authorized to do so.
Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal injury is
aggra- vated and he is permanently disabled.: An EMT administers the
wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent
information about the drug.
5.An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of
advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):
EMT
Advanced EMT (AEMT)
EMR
Paramedic: Paramedic
6.If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates
ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should:
determine which device the American Heart Association recommends.
purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
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recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives.: recognize
that this does not mean the device will save more lives.
7.The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to:
focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to the
patient. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if
needed. focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to
the patient.
administer punitive actions to EMTs who do not follow local protocols.:
identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed.
8.Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level
of prehospital emergency training?
Automated external defibrillation
Intranasal medication administration
Oral glucose for hypoglycemia
Use of a manually triggered ventilator: Automated external defibrillation
9.Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols
describe? Online
Direct
Off-line
Radio: Off-line
10.Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS?
A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac chest pain
A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed nitroglycerin
A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device
A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental oxygen:
A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic
device
11.Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is
correct? The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs
The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs
The NREMT regulates EMS training standards.: The NREMT provides a
national standard for EMS testing.
12.According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should
be able to:
administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route.
interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids.
assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.: assist a patient with
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cer- tain prescribed medications.
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13.An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient
is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to:
reassure the patient that everything will be all right, even if it will not be.
continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint.
demand that the patient remain quiet and cooperative during transport.: con-
tinue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
14.The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more im-
portant than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a
major trauma patient is based mostly on:
EMS research.
the lead EMT's decision.
regional trauma guidelines.
local protocols.: EMS
research.
15.The EMT certification exam is designed to:
provide EMTs with the best possible wage once certification is achieved.
identify those EMTs who are prepared for advanced levels of training
ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and
skills.
rank EMTs based on performance on the certification exam.: ensure that
EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills.
16.Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other
advanced treatment skills are functions of the:
EMT
EMR
Paramedic
Advanced EMT (AEMT): Paramedic
17.Which of the following descriptions most accurately portrays
emergency medical services (EMS)?
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
A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for
providing emergency care to critically injured patients
A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emer-
gency care and transportation to the sick and injured
A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide
definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting: A team of health care
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1.Continuing education in EMS serves to:
provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system.
maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills.
enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific training.
confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital care.: maintain,
update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills.
2.Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
Individual EMT.
EMS training officer.
State Bureau of EMS.
EMS medical director.: Individual EMT.
3.EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication
of: the Emergency Medical Services Act.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society.
the Department of Transportation's White Paper: Death and Dying.
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured.: Accidental
Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society.
4.Which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure?
An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know
the pertinent information about the drug.
A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain proper autho-
rization from medical control first.
An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly
state that he is not authorized to do so.
Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal injury is
aggra- vated and he is permanently disabled.: An EMT administers the
wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent
information about the drug.
5.An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of
advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):
EMT
Advanced EMT (AEMT)
EMR
Paramedic: Paramedic
6.If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates
ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should:
determine which device the American Heart Association recommends.
purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
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recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives.: recognize
that this does not mean the device will save more lives.
7.The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to:
focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to the
patient. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if
needed. focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to
the patient.
administer punitive actions to EMTs who do not follow local protocols.:
identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed.
8.Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level
of prehospital emergency training?
Automated external defibrillation
Intranasal medication administration
Oral glucose for hypoglycemia
Use of a manually triggered ventilator: Automated external defibrillation
9.Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols
describe? Online
Direct
Off-line
Radio: Off-line
10.Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS?
A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac chest pain
A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed nitroglycerin
A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device
A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental oxygen:
A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic
device
11.Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is
correct? The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs
The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs
The NREMT regulates EMS training standards.: The NREMT provides a
national standard for EMS testing.
12.According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should
be able to:
administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route.
interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids.
assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.: assist a patient with
2/
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cer- tain prescribed medications.
3/
118
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13.An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient
is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to:
reassure the patient that everything will be all right, even if it will not be.
continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint.
demand that the patient remain quiet and cooperative during transport.: con-
tinue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
14.The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more im-
portant than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a
major trauma patient is based mostly on:
EMS research.
the lead EMT's decision.
regional trauma guidelines.
local protocols.: EMS
research.
15.The EMT certification exam is designed to:
provide EMTs with the best possible wage once certification is achieved.
identify those EMTs who are prepared for advanced levels of training
ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and
skills.
rank EMTs based on performance on the certification exam.: ensure that
EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills.
16.Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other
advanced treatment skills are functions of the:
EMT
EMR
Paramedic
Advanced EMT (AEMT): Paramedic
17.Which of the following descriptions most accurately portrays
emergency medical services (EMS)?
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
A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for
providing emergency care to critically injured patients
A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emer-
gency care and transportation to the sick and injured
A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide
definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting: A team of health care
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