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WorksheetsPreparatory Exam
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
A ______receives a weak signal and retransmits it at a higher power on another frequency.
repeater
base station
multiplex system
duplex system
Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?
"How did you feel when you awoke today?"
"Can you tell me how this all started?"
"Can you describe the pain you are feeling?"
"Does the pain radiate to your arm or jaw?"
A patient is placed in the Fowler position. In this position, the body is:
on its side with the head lowered below 30 degrees.
sitting straight up with the knees bent or straight.
supine with the legs elevated between 6 and 12 inches.
on its side with the head elevated at 15 to 20 degrees.
The main purpose of research in EMS is to determine:
if EMS is eligible for federal funding.
the easiest approach to treating a patient.
if local EMS protocols should be amended.
whether treatment is effective or ineffective.
Which of the following is an example of secondary injury prevention?
Administering epinephrine to a patient in anaphylactic shock
Inspecting a child safety seat to ensure that it is installed properly
Transporting a patient from home to a physical therapy appointment
Conducting a seminar regarding the appropriate use of bicycle helmets
The leading cause of death in the United States is:
stroke.
cancer.
heart disease.
unintentional injury.
Children are at higher risk for serious injury than adults because of:
a shorter body stature.
inadequate parental guidance.
a proportionately larger head.
a lack of personal responsibility.
Every decision regarding patient care that a paramedic makes should be based on the:
standards of good medical care.
patient's perception of the problem.
patient's family's personal requests.
possible legal ramifications involved.
If a conflict arises between a paramedic and a physician bystander in the field, the paramedic should:
become subordinate to the physician.
involve law enforcement in the incident.
contact medical control to seek resolution.
politely ask the physician to leave the scene.
Because a lawsuit may not begin until several years after the paramedic cares for a patient:
the paramedic should place an attorney on retainer.
all paramedics should carry malpractice insurance.
the paramedic should follow up with the patient regularly.
it is essential to maintain good documentation on any call.
If a paramedic is on duty and receives a 911 call in his or her jurisdiction:
he or she is not covered by the Good Samaritan law.
the Good Samaritan law will provide limited immunity.
state law requires that he or she respond within 5 minutes.
he or she cannot be held liable if a fee is not charged to the patient.
Which of the following patients is NOT an emancipated minor?
17-year-old man who is a member of the U.S. armed forces
16-year-old woman who is pregnant and lives with her boyfriend
17-year-old woman who goes to college and lives with her parents
18-year-old woman who is pregnant and lives with her grandmother
Which of the following scenarios is considered by most states to be a medical examiner case?
Any violent or unexpected death.
Death of a criminal who is on probation.
Death of a person under 45 years of age.
Any patient who dies outside the hospital.
When functioning at a crime scene, it is important for the paramedic to:
collect and safeguard any and all evidence.
carefully question witnesses as to what they saw.
use caution and not disturb the scene unnecessarily.
avoid performing patient care until cleared by the police.
A poorly written patient care report:
often indicates that the paramedic was too busy providing patient care.
generally results in a lawsuit, even if the patient outcome was favorable.
may raise questions by others as to the paramedic's quality of patient care.
is unavoidable during a mass-casualty incident and is generally acceptable.
Which of the following is a subjective finding?
Pale, cool, clammy skin
Obvious respiratory distress
A complaint of chest pressure
Blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg
What should occur if a physician on scene performs an intervention that is outside of the paramedic's scope of practice?
The paramedic is required to disallow the physician to perform the intervention.
The physician is required to accompany the patient in the back of the ambulance.
The medical director must authorize the physician to perform the intervention.
The paramedic must allow the intervention and then transport the patient.
The patient care report:
provides for a continuum of patient care upon arrival at the hospital.
is a legal document and should provide a brief description of the patient.
should include the paramedic's subjective findings or personal thoughts.
is only held for a period of 24 months, after which it legally can be destroyed.
If you are approached by a coworker who has noticed a negative change in your behavior, you should:
request to speak to a psychologist as soon as possible.
keep an open mind regarding what the coworker has noticed.
thank your coworker, but let him or her know you are okay.
ask your supervisor to be moved to a different station.
General guidelines for preventing burnout include:
avoiding stress-relieving techniques while you are on duty.
taking a mild sedative to help get adequate sleep each night.
discussing your shift with your spouse or other family members.
engaging in social activities with people not involved in EMS.
"Everyday" calls are the most dangerous kinds of calls the paramedic will run because:
everyday calls tend to attract a lot of bystanders.
law enforcement personnel are often not available.
he or she becomes naturally comfortable with them.
most of these calls have a high potential for violence.
When dealing with a grieving child, it is important to remember that:
you should advise family members to change the child's routine.
children 9-12 years of age may want to know details of the patient.
family members should be discouraged from crying in front of the child.
children as young as 1 year of age are aware that something bad has occurred.
The first rule of medical practice is to:
do no harm.
provide medical care.
maintain a sympathetic attitude.
recognize critically ill patients.
Ethics related to the practice and delivery of health care is called:
bioethics.
valued ethics.
applied ethics.
medical morality.
If you must deviate from your protocols because of unusual circumstances, you should FIRST:
advise the patient.
document the event.
notify medical control.
apprise the receiving hospital.
