WEST COAST EMT FINAL EXAM LATEST
2023-2024 REAL EXAM CHAPTER 1-29
1700 QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADE A+ GUARANTEED
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders?
Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS care.The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control.A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic patient.Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for permission to give activated charcoal. - Correct Answer: The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control.
Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
paramedic. lead EMT. medical director.
EMS administrator. - Correct Answer: medical director.
Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of
breaking glass from inside the residence. You should:
immediately gain access to the patient. carefully enter the house and then call the police. retreat to a safe place until the police arrive. tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care. - Correct Answer: retreat to a safe place until the police arrive. 1 / 4
Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality improvement
(CQI)?
Periodic review of run reports Discussion of needs for improvement Negative feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call
Remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical director - Correct Answer:
Negative feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call
All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical director, EXCEPT: 2 / 4
evaluating patient insurance information. serving as liaison with the medical community. ensuring that the appropriate standards are met by EMTs. ensuring
appropriate EMT education and continuing training. - Correct Answer: evaluating
patient insurance information.
Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person for EMS certification?
A misdemeanor at the age of 17 Driving under the influence of alcohol Possessing a valid driver's license from another state
A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with hearing aids - Correct Answer:
Driving under the influence of alcohol
Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority?
Controlling severe bleeding Maintaining a patient's airway Ensuring patient safety
Ensuring personal safety - Correct Answer: Ensuring
personal safety
A patient who requires cardiac monitoring in the field would require, at a minimum, which level of EMS provider?.
EMR EMT Paramedic
AEMT - Correct Answer:
Paramedic
Which of the following is a professional responsibility of the EMT?
Telling the family of a dying patient that everything 3 / 4
will be OK Maintaining only the skills that the EMT feels uncomfortable with Maintaining a professional demeanor even under the most stressful situations
Advising an emergency department nurse that patient reports are given only to a
physician - Correct Answer: Maintaining a professional demeanor even under
the most
stressful situations
Emergency patient care occurs in progressive phases. What occurs first?
Activation of EMS Initial prehospital care The patient receives definitive care
Incident recognition - Correct Answer: Incident
recognition
.
Select one:
- theories ready for field trial
- trends in the EMS community
- evidence-based research
- opinions from a core group of cardiologists - Correct Answer: C. Evidence-based
research
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain
based on:
Select one:
- medical director approval.
- the transport time to the hospital.
- the patient's condition.
D. an order from a paramedic. - Correct Answer: A. Medical director
approval
American Heart Association protocols are based on
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