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AEMT Ch. 4 MyBrady Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if you make an error in a written patient care report?
- Erase the mistake and write over it
- Use white-out to remove the error
- Start a new report from scratch
✔✔C) Draw a single line through the error and initial it
Which of the following best describes a factual EMS report?✔✔A) Based on what was actually seen, heard, or done
- Includes personal opinions and assumptions
- Uses technical jargon and complex medical terms
- Focuses on what might have happened before EMS arrived
What is the purpose of a narrative section in the PCR?
- To record dispatch times only
✔✔B) To explain patient findings and care in your own words 1 / 4
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- To duplicate the checkbox section
- To summarize weather conditions at the scene
Which of the following is considered subjective information?
- Pulse rate of 100 bpm
- Blood pressure of 130/80
- Respiratory rate of 16
✔✔C) Patient says “My chest hurts”
What communication method ensures all providers follow a clear structure during handoff reports?✔✔A) SBAR format
- SOAP note
- HIPAA format
- Dispatcher log
Which of the following best represents appropriate radio communication?
- “Hey, it’s Joe again, this guy looks bad.” 2 / 4
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- “Uhhh… we got a code blue… I think.”
- “You won’t believe this call, over.”
✔✔C) “Medic 2 to Base, we are en route with a 45-year-old male, chest pain.”
Which of these actions could violate HIPAA regulations?✔✔A) Discussing a patient’s condition in a public hallway
- Locking patient reports in a secure cabinet
- Keeping reports in password-protected computers
- Handing off a report to hospital staff
Why is accurate documentation crucial in EMS?
- For insurance companies only
- To avoid having to testify in court
- To impress the receiving hospital
✔✔C) To reflect proper patient care and protect the provider legally
Which of the following would be documented as objective data?
- “Patient appears scared” 3 / 4
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✔✔B) “Patient’s skin is cool and clammy”
- “I think the patient is faking”
- “He probably fainted from fear”
Which of the following is true about late entries in documentation?✔✔A) They must be clearly marked as late and include the date/time added
- They can be added without a timestamp
- They should replace the original report
- They should never be written
When transferring care to hospital staff, what information must always be communicated?✔✔A) Chief complaint, assessment findings, treatment given
- Only the patient’s name and age
- Dispatch details and weather conditions
- The EMT’s opinion of the situation
Which of these is a reason to complete a supplemental report?✔✔A) Additional treatment was provided later in the call
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