Medicine

6 years ago

If a patient is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, an Emergency Medical Responder should ...

If a patient is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, an Emergency Medical Responder should recognize that he is:
A) not competent to make medical decisions.
B) at higher risk of diabetes.
C) likely to be combative and extremely vio

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6 years ago

Using spinal restriction on a patient who does not give his/her consent for treatment could be ...

Using spinal restriction on a patient who does not give his/her consent for treatment could be classified as any of these EXCEPT:
A) abandonment.
B) assault.
C) false imprisonment.
D) battery.

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6 years ago

Your crew responds to a distress call and finds a man in cardiac arrest. Several family members are ...

Your crew responds to a distress call and finds a man in cardiac arrest. Several family members are demanding you begin CPR, but one family member hands you a piece of paper that proves to be a legal Do Not Resuscitate order. What should you do?

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6 years ago

A 13-year-old female requests that an Emergency Medical Responder treat her broken arm. The parents ...

A 13-year-old female requests that an Emergency Medical Responder treat her broken arm. The parents were called, but they have not arrived on the scene yet. The Emergency Medical Responder:
A) must bring her to a doctor's office for treatme

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6 years ago

An Emergency Medical Responder could be charged with abandonment in which of the following ...

An Emergency Medical Responder could be charged with abandonment in which of the following situations?
A) Turning over care to another Emergency Medical Responder at the scene of an incident
B) Allowing a Paramedic to take over care and lea

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6 years ago

During your assessment of an unresponsive patient, the patient becomes responsive. He claims that he ...

During your assessment of an unresponsive patient, the patient becomes responsive. He claims that he does not want any care and asks you to leave him alone. You should do all of the following EXCEPT:
A) document the refusal and have it witnessed

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6 years ago

As an Emergency Medical Responder, you have to behave in a way that puts your patient's needs ...

As an Emergency Medical Responder, you have to behave in a way that puts your patient's needs before your own. This is called:
A) ethical responsibilities.
B) empathy.
C) respect.
D) accountability.

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6 years ago

A minor is considered legally emancipated in all of the following situations EXCEPT:

A minor is considered legally emancipated in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
A) marriage.
B) pregnancy.
C) active military service.
D) foster care.

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6 years ago

Unlawful physical contact with a patient is called:

Unlawful physical contact with a patient is called:
A) negligence.
B) abandonment.
C) battery.
D) harassment.

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6 years ago

As an Emergency Medical Responder on this call, the first responsibility for you and your crew would ...

As an Emergency Medical Responder on this call, the first responsibility for you and your crew would be to:
A) determine the number of patients needing your care.
B) ensure that it is safe for you and your crew to enter the area.
C) de

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6 years ago

When moving or lifting a patient, you should:

When moving or lifting a patient, you should:
A) perform the lift as quickly as possible.
B) use good body mechanics.
C) wait for a supervisor to arrive.
D) ask bystanders to help.

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6 years ago

Medical direction obtained by speaking directly with Medical Control is called:

Medical direction obtained by speaking directly with Medical Control is called:
A) off-line medical direction.
B) EMS medical direction.
C) on-line medical direction.
D) indirect medical direction.

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6 years ago

Rarely, a situation may require an Emergency Medical Responder to contact the Medical Director for ...

Rarely, a situation may require an Emergency Medical Responder to contact the Medical Director for guidance during patient care. This is an example of:
A) on-line medical direction.
B) off-line medical direction.
C) delegation of autho

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6 years ago

Continuous quality improvement programs are specifically designed to:

Continuous quality improvement programs are specifically designed to:
A) monitor the care provided by responders, in case mistakes were made.
B) create a forum for communication between all levels of responders.
C) allow managers to ch

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6 years ago

You respond to a motor vehicle crash with your crew and begin providing care to a patient from a ...

You respond to a motor vehicle crash with your crew and begin providing care to a patient from a different culture. Which of the following can you legally consider when making decisions about the care you provide?
A) The religious beliefs of the

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6 years ago

An Emergency Medical Responder provides emergency care:

An Emergency Medical Responder provides emergency care:
A) every time an emergency happens.
B) only if the injuries are life-threatening.
C) until EMTs or paramedics take over care.
D) until the patient arrives at the hospital.

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6 years ago

Emergency Medical Dispatchers are trained to:

Emergency Medical Dispatchers are trained to:
A) use GPS systems to locate 911 callers.
B) communicate with the Medical Director regarding patient care.
C) provide patient care instructions to 911 callers.
D) advise emergency resp

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6 years ago

The Emergency Medical Responder acts as a designated agent of the:

The Emergency Medical Responder acts as a designated agent of the:
A) fire chief.
B) Medical Director.
C) hospital doctor.
D) EMS coordinator.

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6 years ago

You are caring for a patient who has been involved in a motor vehicle collision. Appropriate ...

You are caring for a patient who has been involved in a motor vehicle collision. Appropriate personal protective equipment for this patient should include:
A) gloves and a protective gown.
B) eye protection and N95 mask.
C) gloves and

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6 years ago

Emergency Medical Responders are trained in the care and management of ill and injured patients. An ...

Emergency Medical Responders are trained in the care and management of ill and injured patients. An Emergency Medical Responder should not be involved in the process of:
A) gaining access.
B) communication.
C) traffic control.

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6 years ago

You have received an order over the phone from the Medical Director to administer oxygen to the ...

You have received an order over the phone from the Medical Director to administer oxygen to the patient. This would be called:
A) off-line medical direction.
B) on-line medical direction.
C) hospital direction.
D) EMS coordi

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6 years ago

Enhanced 911 systems allow the caller's information to be received electronically by the:

Enhanced 911 systems allow the caller's information to be received electronically by the:
A) fire station.
B) police station.
C) dispatch center.
D) hospital.

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