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When performing a one-rescuer drag, you should always drag the patient: a. arms first b. sideways c. lengthwise d. feet first
What is c. lengthwise
100
Which of the following is an example of information that would be categorized as run data? a. patient's name b. insurance information c. mechanism of injury d. date and time of incident
What is d. date and time of incident
100
The right way to correct an error in a patine care report is to: a. cross it out with a single line and write the correct information beside the error. b. white-out the error and write the correct information over top of the error. c. leave the error in the report for completeness, and file an addendum with the correction, or d. verbally inform the Information Officer and receiving hospital of the error.
What is a. cross it out with a single line and write the correct information beside the error.
100
An example of an inappropriate use of a patient care report would be to use it to: a. provide evidence in a lawsuit b. research the effectiveness of pre-hospital care c. file insurance claims or for other billing purposes d. explain to the patient's family or friends the care provided
What is d. explain to the patient's family or friends the care provided.
100
The most commonly used device for moving a patient, which is kept in the back of the ambulance, is the:
What is c. Wheeled stretcher
200
To perform a pack-strap carry for responsive patients, you will need: a. two rescuers b. a pack strap or leather belt c. a blanket d. strength to carry the patient
What is d. strength to carry the patient
200
The patient's vital signs and medical history are examples of: a. run data b. patient data c. call data d. subjective data
What is b. patient data
200
Which of the following is NOT consideres part of the minimum data set when documenting an EMS call? a. patient's name b. vital signs c. time of dispatch d. chief complaint
What is a. patient's name
200
This term can be used in describing the BACK of the heart. a. anterior b. posterior c. superior d. inferior
What is posterior
200
Whick of the following is the best approach to interviewing a patient? a. ask one question at a time, allowing the patient time to respond. b. if the patient does not understand a question, move on so that you do not waste time. c. ask only leading questions so the a the patient does not get sidetracked. d. ask all of you r questions up front, and let the patient answer as he or she chooses.
What is a. ask one question at a time.......
300
Which of the following is a requirement for a nonemergency move? a. the scene is hazardous b. the patient has a seriously bleeding wound c. another patient is critically injured d. The patient must be responsive
What is d. the patient must be responsive
300
The pinkie finger is located on which side of the hand? a. distal b. lateral c. medial d. distal
What is c. Medial
300
supine means: a. lying down b. lying face up c. lying face down d. lying on the side
What is b. lying face up
300
Prone means: a. lying down b. lying face up c. lying face down d. lying on side
What is c. lying face down
300
A transfer of care report does NOT typically include: a. physical exam findings b. care that you provided c. vital signs d. mileage from scene to hospital
What is d. mileage from scene to hospital.
400
What is the minimum number of rescuers recommended to perform a direct ground lift? a. two b. three c. four d. five
What is b. three
400
Lateral recumbent means: a. lying down b. lying face up c. lying face down d. lying on side
What is d. lying on side
400
Superior means: a. toward the feet b. toward the head c. away from the mid line d. away from the head
What is b. toward the head
400
The thoracic cavity houses the : a. brain b. spinal cord c. lungs d. pancreas
What is c. lungs
400
Dispatchers usually transmit from what device? a. repeater b. base station radio c. pager d. portable radio
What is b. base station radio
500
Four people have been stuck in an elevator without air conditioning for an hour. One woman faints but revives when the fire department opens the doors. She is too weak to walk, and she is heavyset. What type of emergency move would you provide? a. extremity lift, b. firefighters carry, c. blanket drag, d. pack strap carry
What is a. extremity lift
500
How many cervical vertebrae are there? a. 2 b. 3 c. 6 d. 7
What is d. 7
500
How many thoracic vertebrae are there? a. 10 b. 12 c. 5 d. 6
What is b. 12
500
How many lumbar vertebrae are there? a. 4 b. 6 c. 5. d. 7
What is c. 5
500
All of the following are forms of communication EXCEPT: a. nonverbal b. written c. empathy d. visual
What is c. empathy