Prepare for EMT Chapter 1 with these practice questions and answers. This guide covers introduction to EMS systems, EMT roles, and emergency medical services.
Q: Which of the following descriptions MOST acc accurately portrays emergency medical services EMS?A-a vast network of advanced life-support (ALS) who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital settingB- A team of healthcare professionals who are responsible for providing care and transportation to the sick and injured.C- The system composed exclusively of emergency medical responder’s (EMRs) and emergency medical technician (EMTs)for providing care sick and injured patients.D- A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients.
Answer: B- A team of care professionals who are responsible for emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured.
Q: And EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):A – EMTB – paramedicC – advanced EMTD – EMR
Answer: B- paramedic
Q: According to the national EMS scope of practice model and EMT should be able to:A – assist a patient with certain prescribed medicationsB- insert a intravenous (IV) line and infused fluids C – administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route.D- interpret a basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm and then treat accordingly.
Answer: A- assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
Q: Cardiac monitoring pharmacology interventions and other advanced treatment skills are functions of the:A- EMTB- paramedicC-AEMTD- EMR
Answer: C- AEMT
Q: If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony he or misdemeanor he or she should:A- wait at least 24 months before taking another state approved EMT class.B – send an official request to the national registry of EMT (NREMT) to seek approval to take the EMT exam.C – recognize that any such conviction will disqualify him or her from EMT licensure.D – contact the state EMS office and provide them with the required document.
Answer: D – contact the state EMS office and provide them with the required documentation.
Q: Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?A – the ADA only applies to individuals with eight diagnosed and well-documented physical disabilityB- The requirements to successfully complete an EMT program are different for those who are disabled.C – the ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to the disabled.D – according to the ADA EMT candidates with documented disabilities are exempt from taking the NREMT exam.
Answer: C – the ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to the disabled.
Q: According to the national EMS scope of practice model, an EMT would require special permission from the medical director and state EMS office in order to:A – perform blood glucose monitoringB – apply and interpret a pulse oximeterC- use an automatic transport ventilatorD- give aspirin to a patient with chest pain.
Answer: A. Perform blood glucose monitoring.
Q: Laypeople are often trained to perform all of the following skills, except:A- 1 or2 rescuers CPRB- Splinting of a possible fractureC- insertion of an oropharyngeal airway.D- control of life threatening bleeding.
Answer: C- insertion of an oropharyngeal airway.
Q: EMRs such as fire fighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers, are an. Integral part of the EMD system because:A- they are usually trained to assist paramedics with certain procedures.B- the presence of a person trained to initiate basic life support (BLS) care cannot be ensured.C- the average response time for the Emt crew is approximately 15 minutes.D- they can initiate certain ALS procedures before EMS arrival.
Answer: B- the presence of a person trained to initiate basic life support (BLS) care cannot be ensured.
Q: The ____________ deals with the well being of EMT career progression, and EMT compensation.A- human resources DeptB- office of the medical directorC- EMS admin or ChiefD- local public health Dept.
Answer: A- human resources Dept.
Q: The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the:A- shift supervisorB- medical directorC- EMS administratorD- field training officer
Answer: B- medical director
Q: What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?A- radioB- onlineC- off-lineD- direct
Answer: C- off-line
Q: Continuing education in EMS serves to:A- prove research and statistical findings in prehospital care.B- maintain, update, and expand your knowledge and skills.C- enforce mandatory attendance to agency-specific trainingD- provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system
Answer: B- maintain, update, and expand your knowledge and skills.
Q: Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?A- Statistical data indicate that an increasing number of people are being diagnosed with a particular illness.B- EMS providers should be encouraged to actively participate in research and become familiar with data analysis.C- additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain intervention has changed.D- the federal government requires that changes be made to existing emergency care protocols at least every 5 years.
Answer: C- additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed.
Q: If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on he first shock95% of the time, you should:A- avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealisticB- recognize that this does not mean it will save more livesC- purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer’s claimD- determined which device the American Heart Association suggests
Answer: B- Recognize that this does not mean it will save more lives.
Q: An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened demanding, or unpleasant is to:A- continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.B- demand the patient to be quiet and cooperative during transportC- ignore the patient’s feeling and focus on his or her medical compliantD- reassure him or her that everything will be all right, even if it will not be.
Answer: A- continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.