Question 1

Upon arriving at the scene shown in the photo, what is the first step that you would take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Put on personal protective equipment. 
B)  Establish a safe perimeter around the scene. 
C)  Call for additional resources. 
D)  Identify the contents of the vehicle. 
A)  Put on personal protective equipment. 
B)  Establish a safe perimeter around the scene. 
C)  Call for additional resources. 
D)  Identify the contents of the vehicle. C

Question 2

Which of the following situations would best describe the Teamwork and Diplomacy objective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accurately communicating important information to EMS dispatch. 
B)  Attending on-going CPR training and becoming a certified trainer. 
C)  Being on time as much as possible and completing tasks by yourself. 
D)  Telling EMS professionals about patients that can't afford their medicine. 
A)  Accurately communicating important information to EMS dispatch. 
B)  Attending on-going CPR training and becoming a certified trainer. 
C)  Being on time as much as possible and completing tasks by yourself. 
D)  Telling EMS professionals about patients that can't afford their medicine. D

Question 3

Robert does not allow his personal biases to affect patient care, places the needs of his patients above his own interests, and protects patient confidentiality at all times. He is

Accepted Answer

A)  providing careful delivery of service 
B)  showing good team work 
C)  being a good patient advocate 
D)  displaying integrity on the job 
A)  providing careful delivery of service 
B)  showing good team work 
C)  being a good patient advocate 
D)  displaying integrity on the job C

Question 4

In the __________ , the first civilian ambulance services in the U.S. began as hospital- based services in Cincinnati and New York City.

Accepted Answer

A)  1860s 
B)  1850s 
C)  1880s 
D)  1870s 
A)  1860s 
B)  1850s 
C)  1880s 
D)  1870s

Question 5

You are giving care at the scene of an accident when the ambulance arrives. What should happen next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide a report of the emergency and care provided. 
B)  Ask the paramedics to confirm scene safety. 
C)  Direct the paramedics to care for the most critical patients. 
D)  Relinquish care to the higher trained professionals. 
A)  Provide a report of the emergency and care provided. 
B)  Ask the paramedics to confirm scene safety. 
C)  Direct the paramedics to care for the most critical patients. 
D)  Relinquish care to the higher trained professionals.

Question 6

The __________ of care refers to the minimum level of care expected of similarly trained healthcare professionals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope 
B)  standard 
C)  providing 
D)  protocol 
A)  Scope 
B)  standard 
C)  providing 
D)  protocol

Question 7

Upon arriving at the scene shown in the picture, who should you call for additional assistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Guard 
B)  ALS personnel 
C)  Fire department 
D)  Law enforcement 
A)  National Guard 
B)  ALS personnel 
C)  Fire department 
D)  Law enforcement

Question 8

Which component of the EMS Education System of the Future divides EMS core content into EMS levels of practice and defines minimum skills and knowledge for each level of EMS professional?

Accepted Answer

A)  National EMS Core Content 
B)  National EMS Scope of Practice 
C)  National EMS Education Standards 
D)  National EMS Certification 
A)  National EMS Core Content 
B)  National EMS Scope of Practice 
C)  National EMS Education Standards 
D)  National EMS Certification

Question 9

The Highway Safety Act of __________ charged the Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with the responsibility of improving EMS and was the first national commitment to reducing highway-related injuries and deaths.

Accepted Answer

A)  1974 
B)  1970 
C)  1966 
D)  1962 
A)  1974 
B)  1970 
C)  1966 
D)  1962

Question 10

Development of the __________ began in 1990 to aid EMS systems and its workers.

Accepted Answer

A)  The 911 Network 
B)  National EMS Core Content 
C)  CPR standards 
D)  The Jaws of Life 
A)  The 911 Network 
B)  National EMS Core Content 
C)  CPR standards 
D)  The Jaws of Life

Question 11

Which of the following should be an EMT's primary concern while working on scene?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crew safety 
B)  Bystander safety 
C)  Personal safety 
D)  Patient safety 
A)  Crew safety 
B)  Bystander safety 
C)  Personal safety 
D)  Patient safety

Question 12

Which characteristic of professional behavior includes showing care and compassion for others as well as demonstrating an understanding of the feelings of your patients and their families?

Accepted Answer

A)  Integrity 
B)  Empathy 
C)  Self-motivation 
D)  Self-confidence 
A)  Integrity 
B)  Empathy 
C)  Self-motivation 
D)  Self-confidence

Question 13

Which of these is NOT an example of Public Health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Holding a charity dinner for an injured youth 
B)  Providing condoms at a college campus 
C)  Providing flu shots at reduced cost for seniors 
D)  Discussing drug use at a school-wide assembly 
A)  Holding a charity dinner for an injured youth 
B)  Providing condoms at a college campus 
C)  Providing flu shots at reduced cost for seniors 
D)  Discussing drug use at a school-wide assembly

Question 14

Which of the following would NOT be an effective way to reach 911 in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Local Access Numbers 
B)  Short wave radio 
C)  Text messaging 
D)  An Alarm Box 
A)  Local Access Numbers 
B)  Short wave radio 
C)  Text messaging 
D)  An Alarm Box

Question 15

Which of the following would be an example of on-line medical direction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speaking with a doctor at the hospital over a 2-way radio system 
B)  Following a set of written instructions issued by the patient's doctor 
C)  Meeting with a paramedic on the scene and discussing a treatment plan 
D)  Reading a patient's Medical ID bracelet and following treatment orders 
A)  Speaking with a doctor at the hospital over a 2-way radio system 
B)  Following a set of written instructions issued by the patient's doctor 
C)  Meeting with a paramedic on the scene and discussing a treatment plan 
D)  Reading a patient's Medical ID bracelet and following treatment orders

Question 16

A network of people, facilities, and equipment which provides for the general medical needs of the population is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  community health system 
B)  emergency medical service 
C)  public health system 
D)  healthcare system 
A)  community health system 
B)  emergency medical service 
C)  public health system 
D)  healthcare system

Question 17

Which of the following "Characteristics of Professional Behavior" do patients consider most important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Integrity 
B)  Patient Advocacy 
C)  Respect 
D)  Self-confidence 
A)  Integrity 
B)  Patient Advocacy 
C)  Respect 
D)  Self-confidence

Question 18

__________ is a system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an EMS program.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope of practice 
B)  EMS management 
C)  Quality management 
D)  Checks and balances 
A)  Scope of practice 
B)  EMS management 
C)  Quality management 
D)  Checks and balances

Question 19

You are first on the scene shown in the picture. You should first

Accepted Answer

A)  use cones to make the scene a safe traffic environment. 
B)  identify and communicate how you will access the patients. 
C)  determine the number of injured and the severity of injuries. 
D)  figure out the level of extrication needed to reach all patients. 
A)  use cones to make the scene a safe traffic environment. 
B)  identify and communicate how you will access the patients. 
C)  determine the number of injured and the severity of injuries. 
D)  figure out the level of extrication needed to reach all patients.

Question 20

A Treatment Protocol is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring an emergency vehicle has the necessary supplies for patient treatment. 
B)  activities performed by a physician after an emergency call is received. 
C)  a list of steps followed by EMS professionals when giving care to patients. 
D)  the information passed from a 911 dispatcher to paramedics. 
A)  ensuring an emergency vehicle has the necessary supplies for patient treatment. 
B)  activities performed by a physician after an emergency call is received. 
C)  a list of steps followed by EMS professionals when giving care to patients. 
D)  the information passed from a 911 dispatcher to paramedics.

Exam 1: EMS Systems and Research

Upon arriving at the scene shown in the photo, what is the first step that you would take?

Which of the following situations would best describe the Teamwork and Diplomacy objective?

Robert does not allow his personal biases to affect patient care, places the needs of his patients above his own interests, and protects patient confidentiality at all times. He is

In the __________ , the first civilian ambulance services in the U.S. began as hospital- based services in Cincinnati and New York City.

You are giving care at the scene of an accident when the ambulance arrives. What should happen next?

The __________ of care refers to the minimum level of care expected of similarly trained healthcare professionals.

Upon arriving at the scene shown in the picture, who should you call for additional assistance?

Which component of the EMS Education System of the Future divides EMS core content into EMS levels of practice and defines minimum skills and knowledge for each level of EMS professional?

The Highway Safety Act of __________ charged the Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with the responsibility of improving EMS and was the first national commitment to reducing highway-related injuries and deaths.

Development of the __________ began in 1990 to aid EMS systems and its workers.

Which of the following should be an EMT's primary concern while working on scene?

Which characteristic of professional behavior includes showing care and compassion for others as well as demonstrating an understanding of the feelings of your patients and their families?

Which of these is NOT an example of Public Health?

Which of the following would NOT be an effective way to reach 911 in an emergency?

Which of the following would be an example of on-line medical direction?

A network of people, facilities, and equipment which provides for the general medical needs of the population is known as a(n)

Which of the following "Characteristics of Professional Behavior" do patients consider most important?

__________ is a system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an EMS program.

You are first on the scene shown in the picture. You should first

A Treatment Protocol is defined as

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Principles of Pharmacology

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Special Considerations in Trauma

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