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West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 1.A merican Heart Association protocols are based on .
Select one:
A.theories ready for field trial B.trends in the EMS community C.opinions from a core group of cardiologists
D.evidence-based research ANS : D. evidence-based research
2.As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient
with chest pain based on:
Select one:
A.medical director approval.B.the patient's condition.C.an order from a paramedic.
D.the transport time to the hospital. ANS : A. medical director approval.
3.N ational guidelines for EMS care are intended to .
Select one:
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C.facilitate a national EMS labor group D.provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
ANS : D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the
United States 4.O nline medical control requires .
Select one:
A.the presence of an advanced-level provider B.written protocols approved by medical control C.a physician's presence on the scene of the call
D.phone or radio contact with the medical director ANS : D. phone or
radio contact with the medical director 5.P rehospital patient care decisions should be based on .
Select one:
A.the experiences of EMTs B.the opinions of physicians C.an EMS agency's fiscal resources
D.EMS research ANS : D. EMS research
6.The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called .
Select one:
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B.patient advocacy C.integrity
D.time management ANS : D. time management
7.The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as .
Select one:
A.self-motivation B.diplomacy C.time management
D.self-confidence ANS : A. self-motivation
- The ability to understand others and have them understand
you is known as .
Select one:
A.self-confidence B.teamwork and diplomacy C.communication
D.scene leadership ANS : C. communication
9.The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more im- portant than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a
major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
Select one:
A.the lead EMT's decision.B.regional trauma guidelines.C.EMS research. 3 / 4
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D.local protocols. ANS : C. EMS research.
10.The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to .
Select one:
A.APGAR
B.CQI
C.HIPAA
D.DCAP ANS : C. HIPAA
11.What is an EMT's primary service
area? Select one:
A.The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care B.The main area in which the EMS agency operates C.The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
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