Question 1

The ______ is a group of frequencies designated by the FCC exclusively for the use of EMS providers.

Accepted Answer

A)  VHF 
B)  EMRS 
C)  UHF 
D)  EMAC 
A)  VHF 
B)  EMRS 
C)  UHF 
D)  EMAC B

Question 2

Radio communication to the receiving facility should begin with

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient's current medical status and chief complaint. 
B)  the patient's age, gender and medical history. 
C)  the estimated time of arrival at the facility. 
D)  the responder unit number and level of the care provider. 
A)  the patient's current medical status and chief complaint. 
B)  the patient's age, gender and medical history. 
C)  the estimated time of arrival at the facility. 
D)  the responder unit number and level of the care provider. D

Question 3

________ 9-1-1, or E9-1-1, is a system that routes an emergency call to the 9-1-1 center closest to the caller and automatically displays the caller's phone number and address.

Accepted Answer

A)  Efficient 
B)  Emergency 
C)  Enhanced 
D)  Effective 
A)  Efficient 
B)  Emergency 
C)  Enhanced 
D)  Effective C

Question 4

A ___________ is a vehicular-mounted communication device that typically has a transmission range of 10-15 miles over average terrain.

Accepted Answer

A)  mobile two-way radio 
B)  mobile data computer 
C)  base station 
D)  digital pager 
A)  mobile two-way radio 
B)  mobile data computer 
C)  base station 
D)  digital pager

Question 5

Radio waves in the ultra-high frequency (UHF) travel

Accepted Answer

A)  in a straight line and are easily blocked by hills or buildings. 
B)  along the curvature of the earth and are subject to atmospheric conditions. 
C)  in a straight line and have an ability to reflect off or bounce around buildings. 
D)  along the curvature of the earth and are able to penetrate solid structures. 
A)  in a straight line and are easily blocked by hills or buildings. 
B)  along the curvature of the earth and are subject to atmospheric conditions. 
C)  in a straight line and have an ability to reflect off or bounce around buildings. 
D)  along the curvature of the earth and are able to penetrate solid structures.

Question 6

When a person in the United States or Canada dials 9-1-1, the caller is connected to

Accepted Answer

A)  the closest police station. 
B)  an emergency dispatch service. 
C)  the closest fire station. 
D)  a public safety answering point. 
A)  the closest police station. 
B)  an emergency dispatch service. 
C)  the closest fire station. 
D)  a public safety answering point.

Question 7

Your medical director has just instructed you to administer oral glucose to a patient with an altered mental status. You should next

Accepted Answer

A)  repeat the order word for word. 
B)  administer the oral glucose. 
C)  tell the patient that you are going to administer glucose. 
D)  document the order in your PCR. 
A)  repeat the order word for word. 
B)  administer the oral glucose. 
C)  tell the patient that you are going to administer glucose. 
D)  document the order in your PCR.

Question 8

A(n) ___________ is a device that receives a transmission from a low-power portable or mobile radio on one frequency and then retransmits it at a higher power on another frequency so that it can be received at a distant location.

Accepted Answer

A)  transmitter 
B)  pager 
C)  repeater 
D)  antenna 
A)  transmitter 
B)  pager 
C)  repeater 
D)  antenna

Question 9

Radio waves in the high-band frequency travel in a straight line and

Accepted Answer

A)  have an ability to enter buildings through openings that are radio permeable. 
B)  are easily blocked by topography, such as hills or buildings. 
C)  are not easily blocked by topography, such as hills or buildings. 
D)  have an ability to reflect off or bounce around buildings. 
A)  have an ability to enter buildings through openings that are radio permeable. 
B)  are easily blocked by topography, such as hills or buildings. 
C)  are not easily blocked by topography, such as hills or buildings. 
D)  have an ability to reflect off or bounce around buildings.

Question 10

The _______ is the U.S. government agency responsible for regulation of interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

Accepted Answer

A)  EMRS 
B)  FCC 
C)  IRAC 
D)  FAA 
A)  EMRS 
B)  FCC 
C)  IRAC 
D)  FAA

Question 11

Patient information which should NOT be included over radio transmission includes the patient's

Accepted Answer

A)  current medications. 
B)  comments. 
C)  medical history. 
D)  full name. 
A)  current medications. 
B)  comments. 
C)  medical history. 
D)  full name.

Question 12

The "echo" communication procedure must be used

Accepted Answer

A)  when you are communicating with medical direction. 
B)  when background noise is interfering with communication. 
C)  when you are having difficulty understanding a patient. 
D)  when you cannot hear emergency medical dispatch. 
A)  when you are communicating with medical direction. 
B)  when background noise is interfering with communication. 
C)  when you are having difficulty understanding a patient. 
D)  when you cannot hear emergency medical dispatch.

Question 13

The ______-megahertz frequencies are UHF radio signals that use computer technology to make transmissions more secure and are very effective for use in urban areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  600 
B)  800 
C)  700 
D)  900 
A)  600 
B)  800 
C)  700 
D)  900

Question 14

A ___________ is a handheld communication device with a typical power output of 1-5 watts, which limits its range.

Accepted Answer

A)  mobile data computer 
B)  portable radio 
C)  mobile two-way radio 
D)  digital pager 
A)  mobile data computer 
B)  portable radio 
C)  mobile two-way radio 
D)  digital pager

Question 15

The Guidelines for Effective Radio Communication do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding the use of profanity and slang terms. 
B)  the use of polite and courteous phrases such as "thank you." 
C)  keeping your transmission as brief as possible. 
D)  using "affirmative" and "negative" instead of "yes" and "no." 
A)  avoiding the use of profanity and slang terms. 
B)  the use of polite and courteous phrases such as "thank you." 
C)  keeping your transmission as brief as possible. 
D)  using "affirmative" and "negative" instead of "yes" and "no."

Question 16

You should hold the radio microphone about ______ inches away from your mouth for effective communication with dispatch or medical direction.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 
B)  3 to 4 
C)  4 to 6 
D)  2 to 3 
A)  1 to 2 
B)  3 to 4 
C)  4 to 6 
D)  2 to 3

Question 17

You need to talk to medical direction regarding a patient and send data to be reviewed at the same time. Which mode of transmission should you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simplex 
B)  Multiplex 
C)  Duplex 
D)  One-way 
A)  Simplex 
B)  Multiplex 
C)  Duplex 
D)  One-way

Question 18

A ___________ is a transmitter/receiver at a stationary site such as a hospital, mountaintop, or public safety agency.

Accepted Answer

A)  repeater 
B)  portable radio 
C)  base station 
D)  mobile data computer 
A)  repeater 
B)  portable radio 
C)  base station 
D)  mobile data computer

Question 19

Radio communication for the information "Medic 72, Time 3:20 pm" is best stated as

Accepted Answer

A)  "Medic seventy-two, Time fifteen two zero." 
B)  "Medic seventy-two, Time three-twenty pm." 
C)  "Medic seven two, Time three-twenty pm." 
D)  "Medic seven two, Time fifteen two zero." 
A)  "Medic seventy-two, Time fifteen two zero." 
B)  "Medic seventy-two, Time three-twenty pm." 
C)  "Medic seven two, Time three-twenty pm." 
D)  "Medic seven two, Time fifteen two zero."

Question 20

A communication transmission mode that should be used during a discussion regarding a patient or situation is

Accepted Answer

A)  a one-way mode. 
B)  a simplex system mode. 
C)  a duplex system mode. 
D)  a multiplex system mode. 
A)  a one-way mode. 
B)  a simplex system mode. 
C)  a duplex system mode. 
D)  a multiplex system mode.

Exam 4: EMS System Communication

The ______ is a group of frequencies designated by the FCC exclusively for the use of EMS providers.

Radio communication to the receiving facility should begin with

________ 9-1-1, or E9-1-1, is a system that routes an emergency call to the 9-1-1 center closest to the caller and automatically displays the caller's phone number and address.

A ___________ is a vehicular-mounted communication device that typically has a transmission range of 10-15 miles over average terrain.

Radio waves in the ultra-high frequency (UHF) travel

When a person in the United States or Canada dials 9-1-1, the caller is connected to

Your medical director has just instructed you to administer oral glucose to a patient with an altered mental status. You should next

A(n) ___________ is a device that receives a transmission from a low-power portable or mobile radio on one frequency and then retransmits it at a higher power on another frequency so that it can be received at a distant location.

Radio waves in the high-band frequency travel in a straight line and

The _______ is the U.S. government agency responsible for regulation of interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

Patient information which should NOT be included over radio transmission includes the patient's

The "echo" communication procedure must be used

The ______-megahertz frequencies are UHF radio signals that use computer technology to make transmissions more secure and are very effective for use in urban areas.

A ___________ is a handheld communication device with a typical power output of 1-5 watts, which limits its range.

The Guidelines for Effective Radio Communication do NOT include:

You should hold the radio microphone about ______ inches away from your mouth for effective communication with dispatch or medical direction.

You need to talk to medical direction regarding a patient and send data to be reviewed at the same time. Which mode of transmission should you use?

A ___________ is a transmitter/receiver at a stationary site such as a hospital, mountaintop, or public safety agency.

Radio communication for the information "Medic 72, Time 3:20 pm" is best stated as

A communication transmission mode that should be used during a discussion regarding a patient or situation is

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