Question 1

Which of the following is a desirable paramedic characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to give medical advice 
B)  A commanding presence on the scene 
C)  The ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of patients 
D)  The ability to exactly follow protocols on each and every call 
A)  The ability to give medical advice 
B)  A commanding presence on the scene 
C)  The ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of patients 
D)  The ability to exactly follow protocols on each and every call C

Question 2

To legally function as a paramedic, one must:

Accepted Answer

A)  have successfully completed an accredited EMT education program. 
B)  have fulfilled the specific requirements of an appropriate credentialing body. 
C)  strive to maintain quality health care, regardless of cost or impact on one's EMS system. 
D)  be able to function independently in a nonstructured, constantly changing environment. 
A)  have successfully completed an accredited EMT education program. 
B)  have fulfilled the specific requirements of an appropriate credentialing body. 
C)  strive to maintain quality health care, regardless of cost or impact on one's EMS system. 
D)  be able to function independently in a nonstructured, constantly changing environment. B

Question 3

To practice, paramedics must be approved by a state or provincial agency and the:

Accepted Answer

A)  National Association of EMTs. 
B)  National Registry of EMTs. 
C)  EMS system's medical director. 
D)  state medical director. 
A)  National Association of EMTs. 
B)  National Registry of EMTs. 
C)  EMS system's medical director. 
D)  state medical director. C

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in the dynamic prehospital setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acts independently 
B)  Under direct supervision of the medical director 
C)  Under telephone or radio supervision by nursing personnel 
D)  Under direct supervision of fire command 
A)  Acts independently 
B)  Under direct supervision of the medical director 
C)  Under telephone or radio supervision by nursing personnel 
D)  Under direct supervision of fire command

Question 5

Which of the following agencies developed and published the 2009 EMS Instructional Guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 
B)  The National Association of State EMS Training Coordinators 
C)  The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians 
D)  The United States Department of Transportation 
A)  The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 
B)  The National Association of State EMS Training Coordinators 
C)  The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians 
D)  The United States Department of Transportation

Question 6

Where do many of the practices and techniques of tactical EMS come from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Police 
B)  Firefighters 
C)  Military 
D)  Critical care medics 
A)  Police 
B)  Firefighters 
C)  Military 
D)  Critical care medics

Question 7

Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the responsibilities for paramedics working in:

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial medicine. 
B)  community clinics. 
C)  correctional institutions. 
D)  sports medicine. 
A)  industrial medicine. 
B)  community clinics. 
C)  correctional institutions. 
D)  sports medicine.

Question 8

Paramedics should always provide care:

Accepted Answer

A)  with the intent of transporting all patients. 
B)  only when there is a legitimate patient complaint. 
C)  without regard to a patient's ability to pay. 
D)  with the goal of minimizing on-scene time. 
A)  with the intent of transporting all patients. 
B)  only when there is a legitimate patient complaint. 
C)  without regard to a patient's ability to pay. 
D)  with the goal of minimizing on-scene time.

Question 9

Which of the following aspects of the paramedic's work most appropriately falls into the category of public health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administering care to a patient who has suffered a heart attack 
B)  Providing life-saving measures after a traffic accident 
C)  Educating the public on illness prevention 
D)  Taking steps to prevent a terrorist attack 
A)  Administering care to a patient who has suffered a heart attack 
B)  Providing life-saving measures after a traffic accident 
C)  Educating the public on illness prevention 
D)  Taking steps to prevent a terrorist attack

Question 10

Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:

Accepted Answer

A)  team physicians. 
B)  physical therapists. 
C)  athletic trainers. 
D)  rehabilitation programs. 
A)  team physicians. 
B)  physical therapists. 
C)  athletic trainers. 
D)  rehabilitation programs.

Question 11

A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:

Accepted Answer

A)  formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. 
B)  2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards. 
C)  passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPA
A) . 
D)  establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam. 
A)  formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. 
B)  2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards. 
C)  passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPA
A) . 
D)  establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. 
B)  Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. 
C)  All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality. 
D)  Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency. 
A)  High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. 
B)  Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. 
C)  All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality. 
D)  Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency.

Question 13

What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?

Accepted Answer

A)  Third-party biller 
B)  Managed health care 
C)  Health promotion 
D)  Internet education 
A)  Third-party biller 
B)  Managed health care 
C)  Health promotion 
D)  Internet education

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?

Accepted Answer

A)  It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine. 
B)  It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done. 
C)  It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end. 
D)  Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase. 
A)  It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine. 
B)  It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done. 
C)  It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end. 
D)  Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase.

Question 15

Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a career-long pursuit. 
B)  It is focused on public education efforts. 
C)  It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency. 
D)  It is focused on illness and injury prevention. 
A)  It is a career-long pursuit. 
B)  It is focused on public education efforts. 
C)  It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency. 
D)  It is focused on illness and injury prevention.

Question 16

The highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  emergency medical responder. 
B)  paramedic. 
C)  advanced EMT. 
D)  emergency medical technician. 
A)  emergency medical responder. 
B)  paramedic. 
C)  advanced EMT. 
D)  emergency medical technician.

Question 17

Many traditional EMS treatments and practices have been abandoned or refined because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  research. 
B)  patient complaints. 
C)  legislation. 
D)  lawsuits. 
A)  research. 
B)  patient complaints. 
C)  legislation. 
D)  lawsuits.

Question 18

The paramedic's role has expanded to include ________ because of the need to move ill/injured patients from one health care facility to another for specialized care.

Accepted Answer

A)  hospital emergency departments 
B)  critical care transport 
C)  corrections medicine 
D)  helicopter EMS 
A)  hospital emergency departments 
B)  critical care transport 
C)  corrections medicine 
D)  helicopter EMS

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette 
B)  Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient 
C)  Absolute adherence to medical protocols 
D)  Following long-standing traditions in practice 
A)  Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette 
B)  Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient 
C)  Absolute adherence to medical protocols 
D)  Following long-standing traditions in practice

Question 20

Which of these terms is a synonym of "mobile integrated health care?"

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial medicine 
B)  illness prevention 
C)  corrections medicine 
D)  community paramedicine 
A)  industrial medicine 
B)  illness prevention 
C)  corrections medicine 
D)  community paramedicine

Which of the following is a desirable paramedic characteristic?

To legally function as a paramedic, one must:

To practice, paramedics must be approved by a state or provincial agency and the:

Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in the dynamic prehospital setting?

Which of the following agencies developed and published the 2009 EMS Instructional Guidelines?

Where do many of the practices and techniques of tactical EMS come from?

Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the responsibilities for paramedics working in:

Paramedics should always provide care:

Which of the following aspects of the paramedic's work most appropriately falls into the category of public health?

Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:

A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:

Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?

What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?

Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?

Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic?

The highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States is a(n):

Many traditional EMS treatments and practices have been abandoned or refined because of:

The paramedic's role has expanded to include ________ because of the need to move ill/injured patients from one health care facility to another for specialized care.

Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?

Which of these terms is a synonym of "mobile integrated health care?"

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Public Health

Medicallegal Aspects of Out-Of-Hospital Care

Ethics in Paramedicine

Ems System Communications

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Human Life Span Development

Pathophysiology

Emergency Pharmacology

Intravenous Access and Medication Administration

Airway Management and Ventilation

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Exam 1: Introduction to Paramedicine

Which of the following is a desirable paramedic characteristic?

To legally function as a paramedic, one must:

To practice, paramedics must be approved by a state or provincial agency and the:

Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in the dynamic prehospital setting?

Which of the following agencies developed and published the 2009 EMS Instructional Guidelines?

Where do many of the practices and techniques of tactical EMS come from?

Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the responsibilities for paramedics working in:

Paramedics should always provide care:

Which of the following aspects of the paramedic's work most appropriately falls into the category of public health?

Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:

A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:

Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?

What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?

Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?

Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic?

The highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States is a(n):

Many traditional EMS treatments and practices have been abandoned or refined because of:

The paramedic's role has expanded to include ________ because of the need to move ill/injured patients from one health care facility to another for specialized care.

Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?

Which of these terms is a synonym of "mobile integrated health care?"

Ems Systems

Roles and Responsibilities of the Paramedic

Workforce Safety and Wellness

Ems Research

Public Health

Medicallegal Aspects of Out-Of-Hospital Care

Ethics in Paramedicine

Ems System Communications

Documentation

Human Life Span Development

Pathophysiology

Emergency Pharmacology

Intravenous Access and Medication Administration

Airway Management and Ventilation

Filters