Communication and documentation

A device that receives a weak radio signal, amplifies that signal, and then rebroadcasts it is called

• repeater
• amplifier
• antenna
• paging system

The pager is MOST accurately defined as a 

• two-way radio that can send and receive voice information
• stationary alert device that can transmit only text messages
• device that receives multiple frequencies but cannot transmit
• radio receiver that is silent unless activated by a dispatcher

The mobile data terminal transmits data messages through a radio system and reduces the amount of time the radio frequency is tied up to send or receive a message

• False, not sure why
• True

Advanced life support providers often use ______ to transmit electrocardiograms and other patient data to online medical control

• scanner
• telemetry
• cellular phones
• fax machines

You should always speak loudly, and directly in the patient's ear when communicating with a hearing-impaired patient

• True
• False

An important aspect of caring for a sick or injured child is to

• take all toys away
• if illness or injury permits let the parent hold the child
• stand over the child 

If a patient does not immediately respond to your question you should

• ask another question and repeat the first question later
• immediately repeat the question to ensure that they heard you
• tell them you cannot help if they won't answer
• allow the person adequate time to answer your question

EMS documentation is MOST accurately defined as a process for verifying your actions on a call using written or computer-based records

• True
• False, a direct method of communication with your patient by writing all questions on paper

Good communication means

• the person being spoken to will be able to hear what is being said
• the person being spoken to understands exactly what he or she is told
• only a minimal communication barrier exists between two people

when communications through a radio you should pause every 60 seconds saying "Do you copy?"

• True
• False