AEMT EMS Systems Quiz
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You arrive at the scene of a domestic dispute. You can hear yelling and the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence. You should:
A. carefully enter the house and call law enforcement.
B. retreat to a safe place until the scene has been secured.
C. tell the patient to come outside so you can provide care.
D. immediately gain access to the patient.
While attempting resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest, you initiate CPR, defibrillate the patient with an AED, and insert a supraglottic airway device prior to contacting medical control. What does this scenario most accurately describe?
A. Standing orders
B. Indirect medical control
C. Online medical control
D. Off-line medical control
Even with an EMS certification, your ability to function as an AEMT is governed locally by the:
A. EMS system’s medical director.
B. EMS system’s chief paramedic.
C. state health department.
D. county health department.
A circular system of ongoing internal and external reviews is known as:
A. quarterly audits of EMS systems.
B. retrospective patient care analysis.
C. continuous quality improvement.
D. advanced life support review.
Who regulates the standards under which AEMTs provide emergency care?
A. U.S. Department of Transportation
B. National Registry of EMTs
C. The state EMS office or agency
D. National Association of EMTs
Emergency medical responders (EMRs), such as police officers, are necessary because:
A. they have a higher scope of practice than an emergency medical technician.
B. the presence of person trained and able to provide BLS cannot be ensured.
C. they can provide a limited number of advanced life support procedures.
D. they can provide primary patient care during transport to the hospital.
In most states, a person may be denied certification as an AEMT if he or she:
A. is certified in another state.
B. is older than 45 years of age.
C. is not a certified firefighter.
D. has been convicted of a felony.
Which of the following conditions or injuries would most likely require transfer to a specialty facility?
A. Severe headache
B. Open fracture
C. Thermal burns
D. Abdominal pain
Which of the following scenarios does not involve an ALS skill?
A. Applying oxygen and injecting a medication
B. Administering oxygen and starting an IV
C. Using an AED and performing rescue breathing
D. Performing CPR and using a manual defibrillator
Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention strategy?
A. Educating the public regarding the use of helmets and seat belts
B. Constructing a guardrail to prevent an accident from occurring
C. Advocating childhood vaccinations following CDC guidelines
D. Placing childproof locks on cabinets that contain harmful chemicals
An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to:
A. demand that the patient be quiet and cooperative during transport.
B. ignore the patient’s feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint.
C. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
D. reassure your patient everything will be all right, even if it will not be.
To become a licensed AEMT, a candidate must:
A. have been a licensed EMT for a period of at least 3 years.
B. be capable of lifting and carrying at least 150 pounds.
C. obtain permission from the state in which he or she will function.
D. successfully complete a healthcare provider CPR course.
Which of the following interventions should be able to be performed by all EMS providers, regardless of their level of certification?
A. Intravenous therapy
B. Hemorrhage control
C. Needle chest compression
D. Manual defibrillation
The function of the National Registry of EMTs is to:
A. provide continuing education for EMS providers.
B. set training standards for each EMS provider level.
C. assess competence through a valid testing process.
D. mandate that EMS providers recertify every year.
Being aware and thoughtful about the needs of your patient describes the attribute of:
A. sympathy.
B. integrity.
C. empathy.
D. patient advocacy.