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Volume. 1 – 5, by Bledsoe Latest Version 2025-2026
,Paramedic Care : Principles and Practice 6th Edition
Table of contents:
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Paramedicine
CHAPTER 2: EMS Systems
CHAPTER 3: Roles and Responsibilities of the Paramedic
CHAPTER 4: Workforce Safety and Wellness
CHAPTER 5: EMS Research
CHAPTER 6: Public Health
CHAPTER 7: Medical/Legal Aspects of Out-of-Hospital Care
CHAPTER 8: Ethics in Paramedicine
CHAPTER 9: EMS Systems and Communications
CHAPTER 10: Documentation
CHAPTER 11: Pathophysiology
CHAPTER 12: Human Lifespan Development
CHAPTER 13: Emergency Pharmacology
CHAPTER 14: Intravenous Access and Medication Administration
CHAPTER 15: Airway Management and Ventilation
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Paramedicine
1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
A) Third-party biller
B) Managed health care
C) Health promotion
D) Internet education
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 4
2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the
responsibilities for paramedics working in:
A) industrial medicine.
B) community clinics.
C) correctional institutions.
D) sports medicine.
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 5
3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done.
C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase.
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 3
4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols
D) Following long-standing traditions in practice
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 3
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5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 4
6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often.
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed.
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency.
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 3
7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other related
tasks falls on the license of:
A) the EMS system medical director.
B) the state secretary of health.
C) the receiving hospital personnel.
D) the state medical director.
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 4
8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
A) team physicians.
B) physical therapists.
C) athletic trainers.
D) rehabilitation programs.
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 5
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Volume. 1 – 5, by Bledsoe Latest Version 2025-2026
,Paramedic Care : Principles and Practice 6th Edition
Table of contents:
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Paramedicine
CHAPTER 2: EMS Systems
CHAPTER 3: Roles and Responsibilities of the Paramedic
CHAPTER 4: Workforce Safety and Wellness
CHAPTER 5: EMS Research
CHAPTER 6: Public Health
CHAPTER 7: Medical/Legal Aspects of Out-of-Hospital Care
CHAPTER 8: Ethics in Paramedicine
CHAPTER 9: EMS Systems and Communications
CHAPTER 10: Documentation
CHAPTER 11: Pathophysiology
CHAPTER 12: Human Lifespan Development
CHAPTER 13: Emergency Pharmacology
CHAPTER 14: Intravenous Access and Medication Administration
CHAPTER 15: Airway Management and Ventilation
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Paramedicine
1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
A) Third-party biller
B) Managed health care
C) Health promotion
D) Internet education
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 4
2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the
responsibilities for paramedics working in:
A) industrial medicine.
B) community clinics.
C) correctional institutions.
D) sports medicine.
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 5
3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done.
C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase.
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 3
4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols
D) Following long-standing traditions in practice
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 3
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5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 4
6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often.
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed.
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency.
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 3
7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other related
tasks falls on the license of:
A) the EMS system medical director.
B) the state secretary of health.
C) the receiving hospital personnel.
D) the state medical director.
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 4
8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
A) team physicians.
B) physical therapists.
C) athletic trainers.
D) rehabilitation programs.
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)
Objective: 5
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