Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets (9TH EDITION) Test Bank |
Complete Guide Chapter 1-53 (study guide) A+ Rated latest 2025/2026
Question:1
An effective injury prevention program should focus on data about which of the following? - ANSWER-
Common Injury locations
Question:2
A 39-year-old man with severe dehydration requires IV fluid therapy to treat his condition. The patient is
conscious, alert, and oriented to person, place, time, and event. You Should: - ANSWER-Ask him if you
can start an IV and explain the reason for the IV as well as the potential risk of IV.
Question:3
Every decision regarding patient care that a paramedic makes should be based on the: - ANSWER-
Standards of good medical care
Question:4
A patient's response to an emergency is determined by: - ANSWER-The patients personal methods of
adapting to stress.
Question:5
A paramedic notes a tripping hazard in the home of a patient during an emergency call. What should the
paramedic do? - ANSWER-Talk about the findings with the patient or a family member.
Question:6
The kind of stress that motivates an individual to achieve is called: - ANSWER-Eustress
Question:7
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,If you are a smoker who is trying to quit, it is important to understand which of the following? -
ANSWER-Smoking is a true addiction and quitting may not be easy.
Question:8
A specific action intended to improve health and safety outcomes is called: - ANSWER-an intervention
Question:9
A critical incident is defined as: - ANSWER-an incident that overwhelms the ability of an EMS worker or
system to cope with the experience, either at the scene or later
Question:10
Ethics can be defined as: - ANSWER-The philosophy of right and wrong, of moral duties, and of ideal
professional behavior.
Question:11
A paramedic who is licensed in a particular state: - ANSWER-is required to function under the guidance
of a licensed physician.
Question:12
Before you are able to clean your uniform after taking care of a patient at a major motor vehicle crash,
your unit, which is the only one available, is dispatched to a residence for a patient with chest pain.
Though not bloody, your uniform is noticeably dirty and you are still sweating from the previous call.
Which of the following statements regarding this scenario is MOST correct? - ANSWER-Maintain a
professional attitude and care for the patient to the best of your ability
Question:13
Emergency medical dispatchers could provide which of the following instructions to a caller? - ANSWER-
How to control life threatening bleeding
Question:14
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,When caring for a patient who has experienced minor injuries in a car accident, you learn that they
weren't wearing their seatbelt. When is the best time for a teachable moment? - ANSWER-Immediately
following the car accident
Question:15
How can the paramedic reduce errors when handing off patients to another medical provider? -
ANSWER-Provide a written copy of assessment and treatment along with a verbal report.
Question:16
Openness, honesty, and truthfulness are attributes that demonstrate? - ANSWER-Integrity
Question:17
Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) saved thousands of soliders' lives during the Korean war by: -
ANSWER-bringing the hospital facilities closer to the battlefield
Question:18
When defining an injury problem in your community, it is important to determine: - ANSWER-the most
frequent causes of fatal and non fatal injuries.
Question:19
Biologic Stress can be defined as: - ANSWER-the nonspecific response of the body to any demand
made upon it.
Question:20
Dr. Eugene Nagel advanced emergency medical treatment in 1969 by: - ANSWER-developing a
telemetry system that enabled firefighters to transmit a patient's electrocardiogram to the physician
at the hospital.
Question:21
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, A formal critical incident stress debriefing (CISD): - ANSWER-is usually coordinated by one or more
professional counsellors 24 to 72 hours after an incident that is causing persistent symptoms in
personnel.
Question:22
An advance directive is defined as a: - ANSWER-Written document that expresses the wants, needs,
and desires of a patient in reference to his or her future medical care.
Question:23
When designing awareness campaigns on injury and illness prevention, it is critical for the paramedic to
work closely with which of the following organizations or groups of people? - ANSWER-Public health
agency
Question:24
A patient with different cultural beliefs will not maintain eye contact with you. He is very pleasant, but
looks down at the ground when answering your questions. What does this indicate? - ANSWER-He is
showing respect for your authority.
Question:25
It is important to become involved in a national or state EMS organization, such as the National
Association of EMTs (NAEMT) or the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMO), because: -
ANSWER-such organizations have an impact on the future direction of EMS
Question:26
A patient has requested to be transported to a specific hospital; however; the hospitals does not have
the proper resources to meet the patient's needs. You should: - ANSWER-determine if there is a more
appropriate medical facility within a reasonable distance.
Question:27
A patient who was involved in a serious car accident shares with you that they do not want a blood
transfusion due to their religious beliefs. What should you say to the patient? - ANSWER-"thank You for
sharing. We will be sure to honor your request"
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Complete Guide Chapter 1-53 (study guide) A+ Rated latest 2025/2026
Question:1
An effective injury prevention program should focus on data about which of the following? - ANSWER-
Common Injury locations
Question:2
A 39-year-old man with severe dehydration requires IV fluid therapy to treat his condition. The patient is
conscious, alert, and oriented to person, place, time, and event. You Should: - ANSWER-Ask him if you
can start an IV and explain the reason for the IV as well as the potential risk of IV.
Question:3
Every decision regarding patient care that a paramedic makes should be based on the: - ANSWER-
Standards of good medical care
Question:4
A patient's response to an emergency is determined by: - ANSWER-The patients personal methods of
adapting to stress.
Question:5
A paramedic notes a tripping hazard in the home of a patient during an emergency call. What should the
paramedic do? - ANSWER-Talk about the findings with the patient or a family member.
Question:6
The kind of stress that motivates an individual to achieve is called: - ANSWER-Eustress
Question:7
1|Page
,If you are a smoker who is trying to quit, it is important to understand which of the following? -
ANSWER-Smoking is a true addiction and quitting may not be easy.
Question:8
A specific action intended to improve health and safety outcomes is called: - ANSWER-an intervention
Question:9
A critical incident is defined as: - ANSWER-an incident that overwhelms the ability of an EMS worker or
system to cope with the experience, either at the scene or later
Question:10
Ethics can be defined as: - ANSWER-The philosophy of right and wrong, of moral duties, and of ideal
professional behavior.
Question:11
A paramedic who is licensed in a particular state: - ANSWER-is required to function under the guidance
of a licensed physician.
Question:12
Before you are able to clean your uniform after taking care of a patient at a major motor vehicle crash,
your unit, which is the only one available, is dispatched to a residence for a patient with chest pain.
Though not bloody, your uniform is noticeably dirty and you are still sweating from the previous call.
Which of the following statements regarding this scenario is MOST correct? - ANSWER-Maintain a
professional attitude and care for the patient to the best of your ability
Question:13
Emergency medical dispatchers could provide which of the following instructions to a caller? - ANSWER-
How to control life threatening bleeding
Question:14
2|Page
,When caring for a patient who has experienced minor injuries in a car accident, you learn that they
weren't wearing their seatbelt. When is the best time for a teachable moment? - ANSWER-Immediately
following the car accident
Question:15
How can the paramedic reduce errors when handing off patients to another medical provider? -
ANSWER-Provide a written copy of assessment and treatment along with a verbal report.
Question:16
Openness, honesty, and truthfulness are attributes that demonstrate? - ANSWER-Integrity
Question:17
Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) saved thousands of soliders' lives during the Korean war by: -
ANSWER-bringing the hospital facilities closer to the battlefield
Question:18
When defining an injury problem in your community, it is important to determine: - ANSWER-the most
frequent causes of fatal and non fatal injuries.
Question:19
Biologic Stress can be defined as: - ANSWER-the nonspecific response of the body to any demand
made upon it.
Question:20
Dr. Eugene Nagel advanced emergency medical treatment in 1969 by: - ANSWER-developing a
telemetry system that enabled firefighters to transmit a patient's electrocardiogram to the physician
at the hospital.
Question:21
3|Page
, A formal critical incident stress debriefing (CISD): - ANSWER-is usually coordinated by one or more
professional counsellors 24 to 72 hours after an incident that is causing persistent symptoms in
personnel.
Question:22
An advance directive is defined as a: - ANSWER-Written document that expresses the wants, needs,
and desires of a patient in reference to his or her future medical care.
Question:23
When designing awareness campaigns on injury and illness prevention, it is critical for the paramedic to
work closely with which of the following organizations or groups of people? - ANSWER-Public health
agency
Question:24
A patient with different cultural beliefs will not maintain eye contact with you. He is very pleasant, but
looks down at the ground when answering your questions. What does this indicate? - ANSWER-He is
showing respect for your authority.
Question:25
It is important to become involved in a national or state EMS organization, such as the National
Association of EMTs (NAEMT) or the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMO), because: -
ANSWER-such organizations have an impact on the future direction of EMS
Question:26
A patient has requested to be transported to a specific hospital; however; the hospitals does not have
the proper resources to meet the patient's needs. You should: - ANSWER-determine if there is a more
appropriate medical facility within a reasonable distance.
Question:27
A patient who was involved in a serious car accident shares with you that they do not want a blood
transfusion due to their religious beliefs. What should you say to the patient? - ANSWER-"thank You for
sharing. We will be sure to honor your request"
4|Page
