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General guidelines for effective radio communications include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) speaking in a clear, calm, monotone voice.
B) acknowledging a transmission as soon as possible.
C) using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality.
D) holding the microphone about 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality.
A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause?
A) Cardiogenic
B) Neurogenic
C) Obstructive
D) Hypovolemic
Obstructive
Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular:
A) medication.
B) assessment.
C) disease.
D) protocol.
disease.
Which of the following statements regarding a “dedicated line” is correct?
A) It is a frequency that is used exclusively by EMTs to communicate with one another in the field.
B) It is a constantly open line of communication that cannot be accessed by outside users.
C) It is a designated frequency on a portable radio that provides direct access to medical control.
D) It is a constantly open line of communication that is under exclusive control of a single user.
It is a constantly open line of communication that cannot be accessed by outside users.
Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate to document in the narrative section of a PCR?
A) “General impression revealed that the patient was intoxicated.”
B) “Significant damage was noted to the front end of the vehicle.”
C) “The patient admits to smoking marijuana earlier in the day.”
D) “After oxygen was administered, the patient's breathing improved.”
“General impression revealed that the patient was intoxicated.”
You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR is driving the ambulance as you and your partner are caring for the patient. Which of the following is the MOST logical way of notifying the hospital?
A) Call the receiving hospital with your cell phone while providing patient care.
B) Have the driver contact dispatch and relay the patient information to the hospital.
C) Request that a police officer respond to the hospital to apprise the staff of your arrival.
D) Wait until you arrive at the hospital and then quickly apprise the staff of the situation.
Have the driver contact dispatch and relay the patient information to the hospital.
You are caring for a 56-year-old male patient complaining of abdominal pain. Your service has recently switched to an electronic PCR system (ePCR). When completing the ePCR, it is important to be aware that:
A) the ePCR is relatively unsecured and should not contain patient-specific information.
B) the ePCR does not contain the same level of information as the written version and your verbal report should be expanded.
C) the ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly to the receiving hospital's computers.
D) a written patient care record will need to be completed on arrival at the hospital.
the ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly to the receiving hospital's computers.
Effective therapeutic communication skills require _________.
A) verbal and nonverbal communication techniques
B) English-speaking patients or family members
C) supervision by advanced life support personnel
D) correct use of complex medical terminology
verbal and nonverbal communication techniques
Which of the following types of questions allow for the most detailed response?
A) Yes or no questions
B) Closed-ended questions
C) Open-ended questions
D) Multiple questions asked at once
Open-ended questions
As you are wheeling your patient through the emergency department doors, you receive another call for a major motor vehicle crash. You should:
A) place the patient in a high-visibility area and then respond to the call.
B) inform the admissions clerk of the situation and then respond at once.
C) leave a copy of the run form with a nurse and then respond to the call.
D) respond only after giving a verbal patient report to a nurse or physician.
respond only after giving a verbal patient report to a nurse or physician.
Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system?
A) It relies on muscle movement to circulate lymph.
B) Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.
C) It circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells.
D) It circulates waste products of metabolism away from cells.
Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.
When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by:
A) using coded medical language.
B) not disclosing his or her name.
C) withholding medical history data.
D) refraining from objective statements.
not disclosing his or her name.
You are dispatched to the residence of an Asian family for a child with a high fever. When you assess the child, you note that he has numerous red marks on his back. The child's parents explain that these marks represent coining—a traditional Asian healing practice in which hot coins are rubbed on the back. You should:
A) advise the child's parents that this is a harmful practice and is considered a form of child abuse in the United States.
B) acknowledge and respect this practice as a cultural belief, but advise the child's parents that it has no healing power.
C) document this finding on your patient care report and advise the emergency department staff of what the child's parents told you.
D) advise the emergency department physician that you feel as though the child was intentionally abused by his parents.
document this finding on your patient care report and advise the emergency department staff of what the child's parents told you.
You are caring for a 52-year-old man who complains of chest discomfort. The patient is a retired paramedic and is very anxious because he thinks he is having a heart attack. Which of the following statements would be appropriate?
A) “It is possible that you are experiencing a heart attack. I am going to give you four baby aspirin to chew and swallow.”
B) “I notice that you are a retired paramedic, so I'm sure you will understand all of the things that we will be doing to you.”
C) “This is nothing to worry about. Please try to stay calm. The physician at the hospital will probably not find any signs of a heart problem.”
D) “We need to take you to the ED stat. We will give you ASA and NTG en route and then reassess your vitals. Do you have any questions?”
“It is possible that you are experiencing a heart attack. I am going to give you four baby aspirin to chew and swallow.”
Which type of communications equipment functions as a radio receiver and searches across several frequencies?
A) Scanner
B) Duplex station
C) Simplex station
D) Mobile repeater
Scanner
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:
A) foramen ovale.
B) vertebral foramen.
C) spinous foramen.
D) foramen magnum.
foramen magnum.
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen?
A) Liver
B) Stomach
C) Cecum
D) Spleen
Spleen
All critical life functions are coordinated in which part of the brain?
A) Cerebrum
B) Gray matter
C) Cerebellum
D) Brain stem
Brain stem
At the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you determine that there are two critically injured patients and that another ambulance is needed. You attempt to contact the dispatcher with your portable radio but are unsuccessful. You should:
A) make another attempt to contact dispatch from an area of higher terrain.
B) place both patients in the ambulance and transport them at once.
C) ask a police officer to call dispatch with his portable radio.
D) use the mobile radio in the ambulance to contact dispatch.
use the mobile radio in the ambulance to contact dispatch.
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the:
A) kidneys.
B) pancreas.
C) stomach.
D) gallbladder.
gallbladder.
Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is correct?
A) A patient who consumed a few beers will likely be able to refuse EMS treatment.
B) Advice given to a patient who refuses EMS treatment should not be documented.
C) A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport.
D) Documentation of proposed care is unnecessary if the patient refuses treatment.
A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport.
Information included in a radio report to the receiving hospital should include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) your perception of the severity of the problem.
B) a preliminary diagnosis of the patient's problem.
C) a brief history of the patient's current problem.
D) a brief summary of the care you provided.
a preliminary diagnosis of the patient's problem.
You could be sued for ___________ if your radio report to the hospital describes the patient in a manner that injures his or her reputation.
A) libel
B) assault
C) slander
D) negligence
slander
The artery that can be palpated on the anterior surface of the foot is the:
A) ventral pedis.
B) dorsalis pedis.
C) anterior tibial.
D) posterior tibial.
dorsalis pedis.
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:
A) prostate.
B) ureters.
C) urethra.
D) renal duct.
ureters.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
A) Sensory reception
B) Temperature regulation
C) Metabolic coordination
D) Pressure and pain perception
Metabolic coordination
Communicating with patients who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can be facilitated by doing all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) shining a light on your face when you are in a darkened environment.
B) elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation.
C) placing yourself in a position to ensure that the patient can see your lips.
D) providing pen and paper if the patient prefers to write his or her response.
elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation.
Medical control gives you an order that seems inappropriate for the patient's condition. After confirming that you heard the physician correctly, you should:
A) carry out the order and then carefully document it on the run form.
B) advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification.
C) state that you will not carry out the order because it is inappropriate.
D) obtain consent from the patient and then carry out the order as usual.
advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification.
Deoxygenated blood from the abdomen, pelvis, and lower extremities is returned to the right atrium via the:
A) common iliac vein.
B) coronary sinus vein.
C) inferior vena cava.
D) superior vena cava.
inferior vena cava.
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that:
A) your questions should focus exclusively on the patient's obvious problem.
B) most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions.
C) hostility and confusion should be presumed to be due to the patient's age.
D) speaking loudly and distinctly will ensure that the patient can hear you.
most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions.