Question 1

T/F
EMT personnel are the highest qualified members of the prehospital care team

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

T/F
The EMT scope of practice may include the use of either an automated or manual defibrillator

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

T/F
The purpose of continuous quality improvement (CQI) is to support discipline of personnel

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

T/F
A professional appearance and manner by the EMT will help build a patient's confidence in the EMT's ability

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

T/F
Essential keys to being a good EMT include compassion and commitment

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

T/F
As a health care professional and extension of physician care, you are bound by patient confidentiality- even in your own home

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Blank is a circular system of continuous internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an EMS system

Accepted Answer

Continuous Quality Improvement

Question 8

Each EMS system has a physician Blank who authorizes the EMT's in the service to provide medical care in the field

Accepted Answer

Medical Director

Question 9

One of the most dramatic recent developments in prehistorical emergency care is the use of a(n) Blank defibrillator

Accepted Answer

Automated external

Question 10

The primary Blank area is the main area in which EMS agency operates

Accepted Answer

Service

Question 11

A 9-1-1 dispatch center is called a public Blank or PSAP

Accepted Answer

Access Point

Question 12

T/F
Removing the needle from a syringe is the best way to dispose of it safely

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

T/F
Glves, eye protection and hand washing are the main components of PPE

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

T/F
Denial is usually the first step in the grieving process

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

T/F
Body fluids are generally not considered infectious substances

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

T/F
Most EMT's never suffer from stress

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

T/F
Physical conditioning and nutrition are two factors the EMT can control in helping to reduce stress

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

The personal health, safety and Blank of all EMT's are vital to an EMS operation

Accepted Answer

Well-being

Question 19

The struggle to remain calm in the face of horrible circumstances contributes to the Blank of the job

Accepted Answer

Emotional Stress

Question 20

The number one cause of all deaths today is Blank

Accepted Answer

Heart disease

Question 21

Your safety is the most important consideration at a(n) Blank materials incident

Accepted Answer

Hazardous

Question 22

Proper Blank is the simplest yet most effective way to control disease transmission

Accepted Answer

Hand washing

Question 23

Cover and Blank involve the tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection

Accepted Answer

Concealment

Question 24

Almost all dying patients feel some degree of Blank because of internalized anger and other factors

Accepted Answer

Depression

Question 25

Most Blank symptoms may be early signs of severe illness or injury

Accepted Answer

Minor

Question 26

T/F
Failure to provide care to a patient once you have been called to the scene is considered negligence

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

T/F
For expressed consent to be valid, the patient must be a minor

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

T/F
If a patient is unconscious and a true emergency exist, the doctrine of implied consent applies

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

T/F
EMT's can legally restrain patients against their will if they pose a threat to themselves or others

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

T/F
DNR orders give you permission not to attempt resuscitation at your discretion

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

The Blank outlines the care you are able to provide

Accepted Answer

scope of practice

Question 32

The Blank is the manner in which the EMT must act when treating patients

Accepted Answer

Standard of Care

Question 33

The legal responsibility to provide care is called the Blank

Accepted Answer

Duty to Act

Question 34

The determination of Blank is based on duty, breach of duty, damages, and cause

Accepted Answer

Negligence

Question 35

Abandonment is Blank of care without transfer to someone of equal or higher training

Accepted Answer

Termination

Question 36

Blank consent is given directly by an informed patient, whereas Blank consent is assumed in the unconscious patient

Accepted Answer

Express, Implicit

Question 37

Unlawfully placing a person in fear of immediate harm is Blank, whereas Blank is unlawfully touching a person without his or her consent

Accepted Answer

Assault, Battery

Question 38

A9n) Blank is a written document that specifies authorized treatment in care a patient becomes unable to make decisions.  A written document that authorizes the EMT not to attempt resuscitation efforts is a(n) Blank

Accepted Answer

Advance Directive, DNR Order

Question 39

Mentally competent patients have the right to Blank

Accepted Answer

Refuse Treatment

Question 40

Incidents involving child abuse, animal bites, childbirth, and assault have Blank requirements in many states

Accepted Answer

Special Reporting

Question 41

T/F
The aorta is the major artery that supplies the groin and lower extremities with blood

Accepted Answer

False

Question 42

T/F
The knee is a ball and socket joint

Accepted Answer

False

Question 43

T/F
The phalanges are the bones of the fingers and toes

Accepted Answer

True

Question 44

T/F
The right atrium receives blood from the pulmonary veins

Accepted Answer

False

Question 45

T/F
There are 12 ribs that attach to the sternum

Accepted Answer

False

Question 46

T/F
Exhaled air contains 21% oxygen

Accepted Answer

False

Question 47

T/F
The spleen is a muscle that is commonly injured in abdominal blunt-trauma injures

Accepted Answer

False

Question 48

There is/are Blank cervical vertebrae

Accepted Answer

Seven

Question 49

The movable bone in the skull is the Blank

Accepted Answer

Mandible

Question 50

There is a total of Blank lobes in the right and left lung

Accepted Answer

Five

Question 51

Blank pairs of ribs attach posteriorly to the thoracic vertebrae

Accepted Answer

12

Question 52

The spinal column has Blank vertebrae

Accepted Answer

33

Question 53

The ankle bone is known as the Blank

Accepted Answer

Talus

Question 54

The cerebrum, which is the largest part of the brain, is composed of four lobes: Blank

Accepted Answer

Frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal

Question 55

The Blank space is the space between the cells

Accepted Answer

Interstitial

Question 56

The movement of air between the lungs and the environment is called Blank

Accepted Answer

Ventilation

Question 57

How much air is being effectively moved during ventilation and how much blood is gaining access to the alveoli is called the Blank ratio

Accepted Answer

V/Q

Question 58

T/F
The majority of elderly people live in assisted living facilities

Accepted Answer

True

Question 59

T/F
The rooting reflex takes place when an infant's lips are stroked

Accepted Answer

False

Question 60

T/F
Toddlers should have pulse rates between 90-150 bpm

Accepted Answer

True

Question 61

T/F
Men can produce sperm well into their 80's

Accepted Answer

True

Question 62

T/F
The older the patient is the larger his pupils will be

Accepted Answer

False

Question 63

T/F
Typically, antisocial behavior will peak around the age 13

Accepted Answer

False

Question 64

T/F
Language is usually mastered by the 24th month

Accepted Answer

False

Question	Answer
T/F EMT personnel are the highest qualified members of the prehospital care team	False
T/F The EMT scope of practice may include the use of either an automated or manual defibrillator	True
T/F The purpose of continuous quality improvement (CQI) is to support discipline of personnel	False
T/F A professional appearance and manner by the EMT will help build a patient's confidence in the EMT's ability	True
T/F Essential keys to being a good EMT include compassion and commitment	True
T/F As a health care professional and extension of physician care, you are bound by patient confidentiality- even in your own home	True
Blank is a circular system of continuous internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an EMS system	Continuous Quality Improvement
Each EMS system has a physician Blank who authorizes the EMT's in the service to provide medical care in the field	Medical Director
One of the most dramatic recent developments in prehistorical emergency care is the use of a(n) Blank defibrillator	Automated external
The primary Blank area is the main area in which EMS agency operates	Service
A 9-1-1 dispatch center is called a public Blank or PSAP	Access Point
T/F Removing the needle from a syringe is the best way to dispose of it safely	False
T/F Glves, eye protection and hand washing are the main components of PPE	False
T/F Denial is usually the first step in the grieving process	True
T/F Body fluids are generally not considered infectious substances	False
T/F Most EMT's never suffer from stress	False
T/F Physical conditioning and nutrition are two factors the EMT can control in helping to reduce stress	True
The personal health, safety and Blank of all EMT's are vital to an EMS operation	Well-being
The struggle to remain calm in the face of horrible circumstances contributes to the Blank of the job	Emotional Stress
The number one cause of all deaths today is Blank	Heart disease
Your safety is the most important consideration at a(n) Blank materials incident	Hazardous
Proper Blank is the simplest yet most effective way to control disease transmission	Hand washing
Cover and Blank involve the tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection	Concealment
Almost all dying patients feel some degree of Blank because of internalized anger and other factors	Depression
Most Blank symptoms may be early signs of severe illness or injury	Minor
T/F Failure to provide care to a patient once you have been called to the scene is considered negligence	True
T/F For expressed consent to be valid, the patient must be a minor	False
T/F If a patient is unconscious and a true emergency exist, the doctrine of implied consent applies	True
T/F EMT's can legally restrain patients against their will if they pose a threat to themselves or others	True
T/F DNR orders give you permission not to attempt resuscitation at your discretion	False
The Blank outlines the care you are able to provide	scope of practice
The Blank is the manner in which the EMT must act when treating patients	Standard of Care
The legal responsibility to provide care is called the Blank	Duty to Act
The determination of Blank is based on duty, breach of duty, damages, and cause	Negligence
Abandonment is Blank of care without transfer to someone of equal or higher training	Termination
Blank consent is given directly by an informed patient, whereas Blank consent is assumed in the unconscious patient	Express, Implicit
Unlawfully placing a person in fear of immediate harm is Blank, whereas Blank is unlawfully touching a person without his or her consent	Assault, Battery
A9n) Blank is a written document that specifies authorized treatment in care a patient becomes unable to make decisions. A written document that authorizes the EMT not to attempt resuscitation efforts is a(n) Blank	Advance Directive, DNR Order
Mentally competent patients have the right to Blank	Refuse Treatment
Incidents involving child abuse, animal bites, childbirth, and assault have Blank requirements in many states	Special Reporting
T/F The aorta is the major artery that supplies the groin and lower extremities with blood	False
T/F The knee is a ball and socket joint	False
T/F The phalanges are the bones of the fingers and toes	True
T/F The right atrium receives blood from the pulmonary veins	False
T/F There are 12 ribs that attach to the sternum	False
T/F Exhaled air contains 21% oxygen	False
T/F The spleen is a muscle that is commonly injured in abdominal blunt-trauma injures	False
There is/are Blank cervical vertebrae	Seven
The movable bone in the skull is the Blank	Mandible
There is a total of Blank lobes in the right and left lung	Five
Blank pairs of ribs attach posteriorly to the thoracic vertebrae	12
The spinal column has Blank vertebrae	33
The ankle bone is known as the Blank	Talus
The cerebrum, which is the largest part of the brain, is composed of four lobes: Blank	Frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal
The Blank space is the space between the cells	Interstitial
The movement of air between the lungs and the environment is called Blank	Ventilation
How much air is being effectively moved during ventilation and how much blood is gaining access to the alveoli is called the Blank ratio	V/Q
T/F The majority of elderly people live in assisted living facilities	True
T/F The rooting reflex takes place when an infant's lips are stroked	False
T/F Toddlers should have pulse rates between 90-150 bpm	True
T/F Men can produce sperm well into their 80's	True
T/F The older the patient is the larger his pupils will be	False
T/F Typically, antisocial behavior will peak around the age 13	False
T/F Language is usually mastered by the 24th month	False
T/F Breastfeeding helps to boost an infant's immune system	True
T/F Infant respirations should be counted by watching for abdominal rise	True
T/F WHen questioning an adolescent about medical issue, never ask questions without a parent present	False
Blank adults are those who are age 19 to Blank years old	Early, 40
In toddlers, the pulse rate is Blank to Blank bpm and the respiratory rate is Blank to Bank breaths/min	90 to 150, 20 to 30
Middle adults tend to focus on achieving their Blank	Life goals
Most elderly individuals can hear Blank and able to see Blank	Well and Clearly

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