EMT Final Exam 1279 Questions with Correct Answers:
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National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
-provide more
... [Show 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 Ans>>Provide more consistent delivery
of EMS care across the United States
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP Ans>>HIPAA
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 Ans>>A team of health care professionals
who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and
injured
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 Ans>>the main area in
which the EMS agency operates
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 Ans>>phone or radio contact with the
medical director
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 Ans>>medical director approval
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 Ans>>follow the agency's
written protocols
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic [Show Less]