Exam 1 Review Ch 1-5

Front

EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the:

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Front

Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. The NREMT regulates EMS training standards. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.

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The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.

Front

Which of the following skills would a layperson most likely be trained to perform before the arrival of EMS? Obtaining a manual blood pressure, Bleeding control using a tourniquet, Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway, Administration of supplemental oxygen

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Bleeding control using a tourniquet

Front

The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the:

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medical director.

Front

Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?

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Off-line

Front

Which route of transmission does this scenario describe? While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later.

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Indirect contact

Front

Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: animals or insects.

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animals or insects.

Front

You have been working at the scene of a major building collapse for eight hours. Many injured people are still being removed, and everyone is becoming frustrated and losing focus. This situation is most effectively managed by:

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requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer support.

Front

Which stage of the grieving process is this patient’s behavior consistent with?

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Anger

Front

A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes you, and states that you took too long to get there. You should:

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retreat and notify law enforcement personnel.