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EMT JBL OPERATIONS EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWE RS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A
While transporting a patient in non-emergency mode, the ambulance operator notices another motorist following too close
behind. The ambulance operator should: - ANSWER- Slow the
speed of the ambulance to encourage the motorist to pass
When using the power lift to lift a stretcher, you should: -
ANSWER- Ensure that you lift with your palms facing up
Failure of the EMT to obtain consent from a responsive patient
before taking his or her blood pressure may constitute: -
ANSWER- Battery
All of the following are considered key components at the scene
of a mass-casualty incident, EXCEPT:
An adequately staffed treatment area An on-site communication system An on-scene emergency physician 1 / 3
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A supply area near the treatment area - ANSWER- An on-scene emergency physician
Which of the following statements regarding the high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirator is correct? - ANSWER- Long sideburns or a beard will prevent the proper fit of a HEPA respirator
A 29-year-old female complains of sharp chest pain that began when she was exercising. She is conscious and alert, her blood pressure is 114-66 mm Hg, her pulse rate is 82 beats/min, and her respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and unlabored. She denies any past medical history. Which of the following transport modes would be MOST appropriate for her? - ANSWER- No lights or siren
After arriving at a mass-casualty incident where other
ambulances are already present, you should: - ANSWER-
Report to the staging area
Upon arriving at the scene of an overturned tanker truck, you see a clear liquid leaking from the rear of the tank. The driver is still in the vehicle, and you can see that his face is covered with
blood. You should: - ANSWER- Request fire department
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Which of the following statements regarding the use of an escort vehicle when en route to an emergency call is correct? - ANSWER- An escort vehicle should be used only if you are unfamiliar with the patient's location
You are dispatched to a call for an unresponsive patient. Which of the following is the MOST important information that you should initially obtain from the dispatcher? - ANSWER- The exact location of the patient
Which of the following is an example of an error that was caused by knowledge-based failure? - ANSWER- The EMT administers nitroglycerin to a hypotensive patient and the patient's BP drops further
Following a call in which a 6-week-old in cardiac arrest did not survive, your partner has severe anxiety and is irritable. What should you do? - ANSWER- Allow him to voice his feelings to you
You arrive at the scene of a young male who was stabbed. Law enforcement officers are present. The patient, who is unresponsive with several stab wounds to the chest, is lying in a narrow space between a couch and coffee table. You should: -
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