Public Safety Review 03

Which action would least likely be part of an EMT's duties and responsibilities?

• calming down the victim's family members

• cleaning the equipment

• giving medications

• looking after the family dog during a crisis

At which level of certification in the careers of emergency medical services is the emergency medical responder?

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

Which effect on the body is the least likely when a person gets angry?

• increased anxiety

• feelings of sadness

• headaches

• high blood pressure

Which skill is not needed for EMTs and paramedics?

• active listening

• critical thinking

• sleeping

• speaking

Which is a reason for EMTs and paramedics to wear uniforms?

• to appear more authoritative

• to have professional appearance

• to intimidate patients

• to look like police

Which public safety career field concerns providing primary medical care in an emergency to individuals that are sick or injured?

• Emergency Management

• Emergency Medical Services

• fire

• police

In North Carolina, what is the minimum certification level required in emergency medical services?

• detective

• EMT

• intermediate

• paramedic

Which type of shift work is typical for dispatchers?

• 1- to 7-hour shifts

• 8- to 12- hour shifts

• 13- to 18-hour shifts

• 19- to 24-hours

Which items of information would a dispatcher least likely use to prepare first responders for the situations they will encounter?

• crime databases

• employment statistics

• maps

• weather reports

Which is the definition used in the National First Responders Organization for first responder?

• any individual who runs toward an event rather than away

• any individual who waits for the proper authorities to respond and then runs away from an event rather than toward it

• any individual who runs toward an event

• any individual who runs away from an event