EME 105 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
The US Department of Transportation's responsibility is to:
determine each EMR's scope of practice
develop the national education standards for the EMR
maintain a registry of all certified EMRs in the country.
credential the EMR through a system of testing.
develop the national education standards for the EMR
Skills commonly performed by the EMT include all of the following, except:
splinting fractures.
hemorrhage control
intravenous therapy.
treating shock
intravenous therapy.
An important step in managing your own stress is the ability to:
ignore its signs and symptoms
recognize its signs and symptoms.
eliminate all stressors in your life
project the stress toward others
recognize its signs and symptoms.
,The disease-causing agents that are spread through contact with blood or other
secretions are called:
Antigens
pathogens.
viruses.
Bacteria
pathogens.
Your partner, who holds a second job with a private ambulance service, is very
irritable with you and the patient during a call. When you ask him to take the
patient's blood pressure. he fumbles with the equipment and appears very
distracted. You should be most suspicious that your partner:
has been oversleeping because of stress.
is experiencing sleep deprivation.
is abusing alcohol or illegal drugs
has personal issues with the patient.
is experiencing sleep deprivation.
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was established in 2003 by
which president?
Donald Trump
William Clinton
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
,If a patient refuses emergency medical care but is not thinking rationally and
appears to be a threat to self or others, the EMR's best course of action is to:
obtain a court order.
restrain the patient
involve law enforcement.
contact medical control
involve law enforcement.
Which of the following statements regarding a patient's consent to treatment is
correct?
Patients may refuse treatment at any time, even if treatment has begun
Patients can give consent to treat only to an EMT or paramedic
Once a patient gives you consent, he or she cannot revoke it.
A patent must be transported if he or she consents to treatment.
Patients may refuse treatment at any time, even if treatment has begun
If a mentally competent adult refuses medical care, it is important to:
Advice the patient to call ems if he or she changes his or her mind
Tell the patient that their condition will ultimately cause death
Ask a family member to witness the patients refusal of care
Recommend that the patient drive themselves to the hospital
Advice the patient to call ems if he or she changes his or her mind
Which of the following is not considered an advance directive?
Durable power of attorney for health care
EMS system protocols
, Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
Living will
EMS system protocols
An advance directive is most accurately defined as a(n):
notarized document that specifies who may and may not provide emergency care
document in which the patient's family determines what care the patient receives
legal document that indicates the care to be provided in the patients
incapacitated
legal document that allows EMS providers to provide all necessary treatment
legal document that indicates the care to be provided in the patients incapacitated
A DNR order is a written request giving permission for medical personnel NOT
attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest.
render treatment to patients with a terminal illness
Give oxygen to a patient with severe hypoxemia
begin resuscitation unless the patient is in shock
attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest.
If you are presented with an advance directive that does not appear to be valid,
you should:
begin care only after receiving approval from a licensed physician.
look for a bracelet to determine whether the patient has a living will.
contact the patient's attorney for guidance before providing care.
initiate the care that is appropriate for the patient's condition.
initiate the care that is appropriate for the patient's condition.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
The US Department of Transportation's responsibility is to:
determine each EMR's scope of practice
develop the national education standards for the EMR
maintain a registry of all certified EMRs in the country.
credential the EMR through a system of testing.
develop the national education standards for the EMR
Skills commonly performed by the EMT include all of the following, except:
splinting fractures.
hemorrhage control
intravenous therapy.
treating shock
intravenous therapy.
An important step in managing your own stress is the ability to:
ignore its signs and symptoms
recognize its signs and symptoms.
eliminate all stressors in your life
project the stress toward others
recognize its signs and symptoms.
,The disease-causing agents that are spread through contact with blood or other
secretions are called:
Antigens
pathogens.
viruses.
Bacteria
pathogens.
Your partner, who holds a second job with a private ambulance service, is very
irritable with you and the patient during a call. When you ask him to take the
patient's blood pressure. he fumbles with the equipment and appears very
distracted. You should be most suspicious that your partner:
has been oversleeping because of stress.
is experiencing sleep deprivation.
is abusing alcohol or illegal drugs
has personal issues with the patient.
is experiencing sleep deprivation.
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was established in 2003 by
which president?
Donald Trump
William Clinton
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
,If a patient refuses emergency medical care but is not thinking rationally and
appears to be a threat to self or others, the EMR's best course of action is to:
obtain a court order.
restrain the patient
involve law enforcement.
contact medical control
involve law enforcement.
Which of the following statements regarding a patient's consent to treatment is
correct?
Patients may refuse treatment at any time, even if treatment has begun
Patients can give consent to treat only to an EMT or paramedic
Once a patient gives you consent, he or she cannot revoke it.
A patent must be transported if he or she consents to treatment.
Patients may refuse treatment at any time, even if treatment has begun
If a mentally competent adult refuses medical care, it is important to:
Advice the patient to call ems if he or she changes his or her mind
Tell the patient that their condition will ultimately cause death
Ask a family member to witness the patients refusal of care
Recommend that the patient drive themselves to the hospital
Advice the patient to call ems if he or she changes his or her mind
Which of the following is not considered an advance directive?
Durable power of attorney for health care
EMS system protocols
, Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
Living will
EMS system protocols
An advance directive is most accurately defined as a(n):
notarized document that specifies who may and may not provide emergency care
document in which the patient's family determines what care the patient receives
legal document that indicates the care to be provided in the patients
incapacitated
legal document that allows EMS providers to provide all necessary treatment
legal document that indicates the care to be provided in the patients incapacitated
A DNR order is a written request giving permission for medical personnel NOT
attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest.
render treatment to patients with a terminal illness
Give oxygen to a patient with severe hypoxemia
begin resuscitation unless the patient is in shock
attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest.
If you are presented with an advance directive that does not appear to be valid,
you should:
begin care only after receiving approval from a licensed physician.
look for a bracelet to determine whether the patient has a living will.
contact the patient's attorney for guidance before providing care.
initiate the care that is appropriate for the patient's condition.
initiate the care that is appropriate for the patient's condition.
