NREMT EMT FINAL EXAM TEST
Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States - CORRECT ANSWER -
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director
-facilitate a national EMS labor group
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels
HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER - The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
_____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP
A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in
the prehospital setting
-a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured
the main area in which the EMS agency operates - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the EMT's primary
service area?
-the main area in which the EMS agency operates
-the area serviced by the EMT's medical director
-the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
-the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
phone or radio contact with the medical director - CORRECT ANSWER - Online medical control
requires _____.
-written protocols approved by medical control
-a physicians presence on the scene of the call
-phone or radio contact with the medical director
-the presence of an advanced-level provider
medical director approval - CORRECT ANSWER - As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer
aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
-medical director approval
,-the patient's condition
-the transport time to the hospita
-an order from a paramedic
follow the agency's written protocols - CORRECT ANSWER - What should an EMT do to limit errors in
the field?
-deviate from established standards when necessary
-follow the agency's written protocols
-carry an EMT text for reference at all times
-contact medical direction before initiating any treatments
EMT - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic
-EMT
-EMR
communication - CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to understand others and have them understand
you is known as __________.
-communication
, -scene leadership
-self-confidence
-teamwork and diplomacy
the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the
following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
-the NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs
-EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT
-the NREMT is the exclusive body for EMTs
-the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing
EMS research - CORRECT ANSWER - The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is
more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient
is based MOSTLY on:
-regional trauma guidelines
-the lead EMT's decision
-local protocols
-EMS research
the paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following is
a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model?
Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States - CORRECT ANSWER -
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director
-facilitate a national EMS labor group
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels
HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER - The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
_____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP
A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in
the prehospital setting
-a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured
the main area in which the EMS agency operates - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the EMT's primary
service area?
-the main area in which the EMS agency operates
-the area serviced by the EMT's medical director
-the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
-the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
phone or radio contact with the medical director - CORRECT ANSWER - Online medical control
requires _____.
-written protocols approved by medical control
-a physicians presence on the scene of the call
-phone or radio contact with the medical director
-the presence of an advanced-level provider
medical director approval - CORRECT ANSWER - As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer
aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
-medical director approval
,-the patient's condition
-the transport time to the hospita
-an order from a paramedic
follow the agency's written protocols - CORRECT ANSWER - What should an EMT do to limit errors in
the field?
-deviate from established standards when necessary
-follow the agency's written protocols
-carry an EMT text for reference at all times
-contact medical direction before initiating any treatments
EMT - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic
-EMT
-EMR
communication - CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to understand others and have them understand
you is known as __________.
-communication
, -scene leadership
-self-confidence
-teamwork and diplomacy
the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the
following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
-the NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs
-EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT
-the NREMT is the exclusive body for EMTs
-the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing
EMS research - CORRECT ANSWER - The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is
more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient
is based MOSTLY on:
-regional trauma guidelines
-the lead EMT's decision
-local protocols
-EMS research
the paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following is
a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model?
