West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed

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West Coast EMT Block Exam 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS c... ommunity C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research ✔✔D. evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the transport time to the hospital. ✔✔A. medical director approval. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. Select one: A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director C. facilitate a national EMS labor group D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States ✔✔D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States Online medical control requires __________. Select one: A. the presence of an advanced-level provider B. written protocols approved by medical control C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call D. phone or radio contact with the medical director ✔✔D. phone or radio contact with the medical director Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________. Select one: A. the experiences of EMTs B. the opinions of physicians C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources D. EMS research ✔✔D. EMS research The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________. Select one: A. patient empathy B. patient advocacy C. integrity D. time management ✔✔D. time management The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________. Select one: A. self-motivation B. diplomacy C. time management D. self-confidence ✔✔A. self-motivation The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. Select one: A. self-confidence B. teamwork and diplomacy C. communication D. scene leadership ✔✔C. communication The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on: Select one: A. the lead EMT's decision. B. regional trauma guidelines. C. EMS research. D. local protocols. ✔✔C. EMS research. The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________. Select one: A. APGAR B. CQI C. HIPAA D. DCAP ✔✔C. HIPAA [Show More]

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