EMT 1

which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? a) the NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs b) the NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs c) EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT d) the NREMT provides national standard for EMS testing

which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS? a) a 64 y/o cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external defrib (AED) b) a 53 y/o patient who is given glucagon for significant hypoglycemia c) a 61 y/o trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle

which of the following is a unique function of the Emergency medical dispatcher? a) providing callers with life-saving instructions b) obtaining patient info from the caller c) relaying relevant info to the EMTs d) directing the ambulance to the correct address

EMRs such as fire fightesr, police, and park rangers, are an integral part of the EMS system because... a) the avg response time for the EMT crew is approx 15 mins b) the presence of a person trained to initiate BLS care cannot be ensured c) they are usually trained to assist paramedics w/ certain procedures

according to the National EMS Scope of Practice model, an EMT would require special permission from the Med Director and the state EMS office in order to... a) give aspirin to a patient with chest pain b) apply and interpret a pulse oximeter c) perform blood glucose monitoring d) use an automatic transport ventilator

The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to...

The criteria to be licensed and employed as an EMT include:

EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the...

The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the...

Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?

obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:

if an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should...

an appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding or unpleasant is to:

cardiac monitoring, pharmacological interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are the function of a...

the standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the:

laypeople are often trained to perform all of the following skills, EXCEPT: a) splinting of possible fracture b) insertion of an OPA c) control of life-threatening bleeding d) one- or two-rescuer CPR

as an EMT you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on...

which of the following errors is an example of knowledge-based failure?

which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy??

which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training? a) AED b) oral glucose for hypoglycemia c) intranasal medication administration d) use of a manually triggered ventilator

the _____ deals with well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation.

an EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of ALS is called a...

If a defibrillator manufacturer calims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should..

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

Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is correct?

according to the National EMS scope of practice model, an EMT should be able to:

Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? A. a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured B. a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients C. 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

Continuing education in EMS serves to... A. maintain, update, and expand your knowledge and skills. B. enforce mandatory attendance to agency-specific training. C. provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system.

What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?

When you and your partner arrive at the residence of a man in cardiac arrest, you immediately recognize the patient as the drunk driver who killed your brother several years earlier. A backup ambulance is en route to the scene. You should:

In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential patient information? A. the family requests a copy for insurance purposes B. the patient is competent and signs a release form C. a media representative inquires about the patient D. a police officer requests a copy to place on file

You are assessing a woman who was thrown from her horse. She is located in a large field and you can see that a thunderstorm is rapidly approaching. Suddenly, you feel your skin begin to tingle and the hair on your arms stands on end. The ambulance is located about 30 yards away. You should:

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? A. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. B. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. C. An EMT gives a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. D. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.

You and your partner respond to the residence of a 66-year-old male with shortness of breath. As you are assessing the patient, his wife tells you that he was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. The patient is verbally abusive and tells you that failure of the health care system caused his disease. What stage of the grieving process is this patient's behavior consistent with?

You suspect that a 6-year-old girl has broken her leg after falling from a swing at a playground. Shortly after you arrive, the child's mother appears and refuses to allow you to continue treatment. You should:

You are dispatched to a middle school for a 16-year-old female experiencing an asthma attack. She is conscious and alert, but in severe respiratory distress. The school nurse informs you that she has tried several times to contact the patient's parents but has not been successful. You should: A. transport the child to the closest hospital and let them provide any treatment. B. recognize that you cannot begin treatment without expressed parental consent. C. administer oxygen only until you receive parental consent for further treatment. D. provide treatment up to your level of training and transport the child at once.

Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include:

While on duty, your partner asks you out on a date and touches you in an inappropriate location without your consent. You should:

Your BEST protection against legal liability when a competent patient refuses EMS care and transport is to:

Physiologic manifestations of stress include:

You and your partner are the first to arrive at a potential crime scene with a critically injured patient involved. The scene is safe. Your first priority is to:

Where would you MOST likely find information regarding a patient's wishes to be an organ donor?

In the eyes of the court, an incomplete or untidy patient care form indicates:

While transporting a woman with diabetes, you inadvertently give her oral glucose even though her blood glucose level was high. You reassess the patient and note that her condition did not change; she remained stable. You should:

Which of the following statements regarding the Good Samaritan law is correct? A. It provides the EMT immunity from a lawsuit. B. The law does not protect EMTs who are off duty. C. It guarantees that the EMT will not be held liable if he or she is sued. D. It will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.

You suspect that a pregnant 16-year-old girl has a broken leg after she was hit by a car. You explain that you plan to splint her leg, and she agrees to treatment. What type of consent is her agreement considered?

As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress:

If you use a waterless handwashing substitute in the field, it is important to:

You are dispatched to the scene of a crash involving a large tanker truck. While you are en route, dispatch advises you that there are multiple patients and that the fire department is en route as well. As you approach the scene, you should..

vector borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:

You arrive at the scene of a domestic violence situation. As you approach the doorway of the apartment, you hear screaming and the statement "He has a gun!" Your MOST appropriate action should be to:

Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:

You are dispatched to an apartment complex for a shooting. Law enforcement personnel are present and have the suspect in custody. You find the patient lying in a narrow space between the couch and coffee table of his small apartment. He is semiconscious and has a large gunshot wound to his chest. You should:

your partner, a veteran EMT who u have worked with regularly for the past 4 years, seems agitated during a call involving an elderly patient. upon arrival back at your station, you note the obvius smell of alcohol on his breath. what do you do?

what should you do before attempting to access a patient trapped in a vehicle?

the manner in which the EMT must act or behave when caring for a patient is called the.

you arrive at the scene of an apparent death. when evaluating the patient which of the following is a definitive sign of death? A. absent breath sounds b. dependent lividity c. absence of a pulse

at the scene of a MCI, you have a patient as an organ donor. when triaging the other patients, you:

you have been working at the scene of a major building collapse for 8 hours. many injured people are still being removed, and everyone is becoming frustrated and losing focus. this situation is most effectively managed by:

which of the following types of consent allows treatment of a patient who is unconscious or mentally incapacitated?

upon arriving at the scene of a MVC, you note that two small cars collided head-on. the fire department is in the process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. after parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should:

you respond to the home of a 59-year-old man who is unconscious and has a weak pulse. the family states that the patient has terminal brain cancer and does not wish to be resuscitated. they are unable to locate the DNR order. what should you?

which of the following statements regarding the hepatitis B vaccine is correct?

the final stage of death and dying is most commonly displayed as:

determination of exposure is an important component of an infection control plan because it:

to minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should always...

when a patient is dying, he or she may experience regression. this is most accurately defined as:

which of the following statements would not be appropriate to say to the family of a dying patient.. A."things will get better in time" b. "tell me how you are feeling" c. "this must be painful for you" d. "it is okay to be angry and sad"

which of the following statements regarding consent is most correct??

which of the following is the most effective strategy for managing stress?

acting in such a way as to make another person fear immediate bodily harm is called:

during your monthly internal quality improvement meeting, you review several patient care reports with the staff of your EMS system. you identify the patient's name, age, and sex, and then discuss the treatment that was provided by the EMT's in the field. by taking this approach to the QI process, you...

according to the occupational safety and health administration regulations, an employer must:

if it is not possivle to adequately claean your ambulance at the hospital following a call, you should..

when performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected to:

you arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident. the patient, a 13-year-old, is unconscious and has multiple injuries. as you are treating the child, a law enforcement officer advises you that the child's parents will be at the scene in approx 15 mins. what should you do?

the compliance monitoring component of an infection control plan should:

the most serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:

if you are exposed to a patient's blood or other bodily fluid, your first action should be to:

a patient regains consciousness en route from his office to the emergency department. the patient tells you that he feels fine and doesnt want to go to ths hopistal. under these circumstances, you should:

while decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:

in order for a DNR order to be valid it must...

which of the following is not considered to be protected health information? (PHI)

prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection bc they:

which of the following situations requires you to notify the appropriate authorities? accidental knife wound, drug overdose, attempted suicide, or cardiac arrest

you are assessing a middle-aged man with chest pain that you suspect is caused by a cardiac problem. the patient tells you that he does not want to go to teh hospital and wants you to leave him alone.

which of the following most accurately depicts informed consent? a) an EMT advises a patient of the risks of receiving treatment b) a patient advises an EMT of why he or she is refusing care c) a patient is advised by an EMT of the risks of refusing care d) an EMT initiates immediate care for an unconscious adult

common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness/injury include all of the following EXCEPT: mental disorders distrust of the EMT history of chronic disease fear of medical personnel

hazards that are associated with a structural fire include all of the following except... high ambient temperatures carbon dioxide deficiency smoke and toxic gases the risk of building collapse

which of the following scenarios most accurately depicts a PTSD reaction?

if a person is partially immune to a particular disease, he or she...

patients who become dependent on EMS personnel may often feel...

the manner in which the EMT act or behave when caring for a patient is called the

you are summoned to a center for an 88 y/o female with an altered mental status. a staff nurse advises you that the patient has terminal cancer and is going to die within the next few hours, a valid DNR form is presented to you. when caring for the patient you should...

a positive skin TB test indicates that..

when performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected to...

the PCR ensures...

you could be sued for _____ if your radio report to the hospital describes the patient in a manner that injuries his or her rep

any radio hardware containing a transmitter and receiver that is located in a fixed location is called...

after being dispatched, you should expect the dispatcher to provide you with all of the following info EXCEPT

while at the scene of a MVC, you attempt to contact the dispatcher with your portable radio but are unsuccessful, you should

ethnocentrism is defined as:

a 4 y/o boy had a seizure. he is conscious and calm and is sitting on his mother's lap, his fther is sitting nearby. the child's mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. you should:

when you begin an oral report you should state the pts age, sex and..

dedicated line?

you and your partner are attempting to resuscitate a female in cardiac arrest. bc of remote location you are in, you are unable to contact medical control. what should you do??

during your assessment of a 20 year old man with a sever headache, you ask him when his headache began but he doesnt answer your question immediately. you should:

what type of communications equipment functions as a radio receiver and searchers across several frequencies?

general guidelines for effective radio communications include all of the following except:

two-way communication that requires the EMT to "push to talk" and "release to listen" describes what model?

which of the following is not appro to document in the narrative section of a PCR?

when obtaining patient care orders from a physician via a two-way radio, it is most important to remember that:

You are interviewing a 52-year-old man who complains of chest discomfort. The patient is a retired paramedic and is very anxious because he thinks he is having a heart attack. Which of the following statements would be appropriate to say

When communicating information over the radio, you should:

You are assessing a 75-year-old woman with mild shortness of breath. As you are asking her questions regarding her chief complaint and medical history, you progressively move closer and closer to her.

Typical components of an oral patient report include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the following, EXCEPT:

Medical control gives you an order that seems inappropriate for the patient's condition. After confirming that you heard the physician correctly, you should:

A 60-year-old man complains of chest pain. He is conscious and alert and denies shortness of breath. Which of the following questions would be the MOST appropriate to ask him?

All information recorded on the PCR must be:

Which of the following statements regarding standing orders is MOST correct? A. Standing orders only highlight the care that you may provide. B. Standing orders should be followed when physician contact is not possible. C. Standing orders have less legal authority than orders given via radio. D. Standing orders require you to contact medical control first.

Which of the following incidents does NOT require a report to be filed with local authorities? A. spousal abuse B. gunshot wounds C. animal bites D. cardiac arrest

A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be:

Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is MOST correct? A. A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport. B. A patient who consumed a few beers will likely be able to refuse EMS treatment. C. Advice given to a patient who refuses EMS treatment should not be documented. D. Documentation of proposed care is unnecessary if the patient refuses treatment.

Which of the following statements regarding anaerobic metabolism is correct? A. Without anaerobic metabolism, perfusion to the body would suffer and cellular death would occur. B. Anaerobic metabolism can be supported in most of the body's cells for up to 10 minutes. C. Anaerobic metabolism produces lactic acid and occurs when cellular oxygen is limited. D. The body functions optimally and produces maximum ATP during anaerobic metabolism.

The inferior cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the:

What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

Which of the following signs of respiratory distress is typically unique to infants and children?

The connecting nerve, a nerve of the peripheral nervous system, functions by:

Which of the following statements regarding nervous system control of the cardiovascular system is correct?

The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the left ventricles.

If an average-sized patient's chest barely moves during inhalation, even if his or her respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that:

Which of the following statements regarding smooth muscle is correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the kidneys is correct?

What is the minute volume of a patient with a tidal volume of 500 mL, a dead space volume of 150 mL, and a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min?

Which of the following skin layers contains sweat and oil glands, hair follicles, blood vessels, and nerve endings?

Which of the following statements regarding the heart is correct?

Which of the following glands regulates the function of all other endocrine glands in the body?

The ____________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating the thorax from the abdomen.

The __________ fills the entire anteroposterior depth of the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen.

Abnormalities in metabolism are MOST likely caused by dysfunction of the:

A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The "130" represents:

Stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors results in:

The bones that comprise the fingers and toes are called:

Movement or motion away from the body's midline is called:

The atlas is the:

The primary function of the right atrium is to:

What set of nerves is responsible for carrying information from the body to the central nervous system?

The average adult has approximately ___________ of blood in his or her body.

The largest portion of the brain, which is commonly referred to as the "gray matter," is called the:

An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position?

The dorsal respiratory group (DRG) is a part of the brain stem and is responsible for:

Which of the following organs or structures lies within the retroperitoneal space?

The electrical impulse of the heart normally begins at the:

The elbow is an example of a ____________ joint.

During each heartbeat, ___________ of blood is ejected from the adult heart. This is called stroke volume (SV).

How does respiration differ from ventilation?

What happens when blood volume is lost from the body?

What function does the pneumotaxic center serve?

Relative to the adult's airway, the child's:

The primary organ responsible for absorption of products of digestion is the:

Capillary sphincter closure during internal or external bleeding is detrimental because:

Which of the following statements regarding the medulla oblongata is correct?

Relative to the kidneys, the liver is:

Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is generated when:

Negative pressure breathing involves:

The bony prominence on the lateral/superior aspect of the thigh is called the:

The air you breathe is _______ oxygen, and the air you exhale is _______ oxygen.

Key hormones of the sympathetic nervous system include:

Select the areas of the spinal column in descending order.

A patient in a semireclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________ position:

Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:

the vocal cords are located in the:

The supporting bone of the arm is the:

The part of the brain that controls the left side of the body is the:

The Hering-Breuer reflex is stimulated when:

Deoxygenated blood from the abdomen, pelvis, and lower extremities is returned to the right atrium via the:

Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system would result in:

Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?

Which of the following statements regarding agonal respirations is correct?

The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium.

The diaphragm is a unique muscle because it:

Cardiac output (CO) is affected by:

All necessary life functions are coordinated in what part of the brain?

Your ability to remain awake is a function of the:

A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the:

The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline or center of the body is:

the most superior portion of the sternum is called the:

____ pressure is the pressure exerted by a liquid and occurs when blood is moved through the artery at relatively high pressure

the cervical spine is composed how __ vertebrae

The CNS is composed of:

which of the following are central pulses?

leaf-shaped flap that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea

the kidney and pancreas are called retroperitoneal organs bc they:

the ____ of the heart is the inferior portion of the left ventricles

the brain connects to the spinal cord thru a large opening at the base of the skull called the

the axial skeleton is composed of:

does the skeletal system contain smooth muscle?

the large flat triangular bone that overlies the posterior thoracic wall is:

which part of the CNS is respon for coordinating bodily movements such as writing or sewing?

waste products of aerobic metabolism include:

the ___ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium

trauma to the _____ lobe of the brain would likely result in visual disturbances

signs of adequate breathing in an adult including all of the following EXCEPT:

the backup system of respirtatory control which is based on low concentrations of oxygen in the blood is called the:

trendelenburg's position is accurately defined as:

each pelvic bone is formed by the fusion of the:

activities such as walking, talking, and writing are regulated by:

a fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a :

a by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is:

the major artery that supplies all other arteries with blood is:

bile is produced in the liver and concentrated and stored in the...

the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract during

the ____ plane separates the body into left and right halves

the distal aspect of the tibia forms the:

which of the following organs is not part of the digestive system:

which of the following arteries does NOT carry highly oxygenated blood

a young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first, what aspect of his body sustained the initial injury

what layer of the skin is composed of fatty tissue and serves as an insulator for the body

the ___ portion of hte spinal column is joined to the iliac bones of the pelvis

the carpal bones form the:

the femoral head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the:

an increase in HR and contractility occurs due to stimulation of:

the phase of the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles fill with blood is called

the descending aorta branches into the:

the left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the:

function of the upper airway

In ___________ administration, you are administering medication to yourself or your partner.

You are dispatched to a movie theater for a 39-year-old female with signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction. As you are assessing her, she pulls an epinephrine auto-injector out of her purse and hands it to you. After administering 100% oxygen, you should:

Infants are often referred to as "belly breathers" because:

Which of the following is an anatomic difference between children and adults?

You are assessing a 13-month-old female who is running a fever and has been vomiting. While you are performing your physical examination on this child, you will MOST likely find that she:

A 37-year-old male is found unconscious in his car. His airway is patent and his respirations are rapid and labored. As you and your partner are assessing and treating the patient, a police officer hands you a medication named Alupent, which he found in the backseat of the patient's car. This medication suggests that the patient has a history of:

You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is preparing to give oxygen to the patient, you should:

Which of the following is an example of a drug's generic name?

An EMT may administer aspirin to a patient if:

When communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that:

A 31-year-old female is experiencing an acute asthma attack. She is conscious and alert, but in obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with her prescribed MDI, you should:

When assessing an 80-year-old patient in shock, it is important to remember that:

The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to:

The process of binding or sticking to a surface is called:

Activated charcoal is frequently suspended in sorbitol, a complex sugar that:

In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air:

Which of the following is the MOST rapidly acting medication administration route?

In contrast to secure attachment, anxious-avoidant attachment occurs when a child:

Which of the following statements regarding toddlers and preschoolers is correct?

Activated charcoal is an example of a :

Which of the following medication routes would be the MOST appropriate to use in an unconscious patient when intravenous access cannot be obtained?

The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of:

Shortly after assisting a 65-year-old female with her prescribed nitroglycerin, she begins complaining of dizziness and experiences a drop of 30 mm Hg in her systolic blood pressure. The patient remains conscious and her breathing is adequate. You should:

Which of the following statements regarding age-related changes in the nervous system is correct?

You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that:

The average pulse rate of individuals between 19 and 60 years of age is typically:

Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age?

Age-related changes in the renal system result in:

Which of the following describes the Moro reflex?

With the flowmeter set at 6 L/min, the nasal cannula will deliver up to _______ oxygen.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epinephrine?

When gathering a patient's medications, you find the following: Isordil, Lasix, Motrin, and Digoxin. Which of these medications can be obtained over-the-counter (OTC)?

After taking diphendydramine (Benadryl) for an allergic reaction, a person begins experiencing drowsiness and a dry mouth. These findings are an example of a :

Factors that contribute to a decline in the vital capacity of an elderly patient include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. increased surface area available for air exchange. B. decreased residual volume. C. increased stiffness of the thoracic cage. D. a loss of respiratory muscle mass.

The pulse rate of a child from ages 6 to 12 years is approximately:

You suspect that a 75-year-old man has internal injuries after he fell and struck his ribs and abdomen on the corner of a table. When assessing and treating an injured patient of this age, you must recall that:

which of the following med routes has the slowest rate of absorption?

physical changes that occur in early adults include:

the low normal systolic bp for a 30 year old is

which of the following statements regarding parenteral meds is correct?

which of the following statements regarding middle adults is correct?

noticeable characteristics of a 9-month-old infant?

what medication form does oral glucose come in?

breathing is more labor intensive in older adults bc:

with increasing age, the heart must work harder to move blood effectively bc:

the anterior fontanelle fuses together b/w the ages of:

GLUCOSE IS A SIMPLE SUGAR THAT IS READILY ABSORBED BY THE BLOODSTREAM

which of the following statements regarding an infant's vital signs is correct

age-related changes in the renal system result in:

physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?

aspirin is beneficial to patients suspected of having a heart attack bc:

a mucosal automizer device (MAD) is used to deliver meds via the:

the decline in cardiac function tht commonly occurs in late adulthood is most often related to: