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1. When treating a patient who istrapped in a vehicle and covered with brokenglass, it is best to wear: a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves b.)latex gloves with thick leather ... gloves underneath c.)Firefighter gloves only, to perseve manual dexterity. d.)Thick firefighter gloves over two pairs of latex gloves Answer: a.) Puncture-proofleather gloves over your latex gloves 2. According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should beable to: a.) adminster epinephrine via the subcutaneous route b.) assist a patient with certain prescribed medications c.) insert a perioheral IV line and infuse fluids. d.) interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly Answer: b.) assist a patient withcertain prescribed medications 3. You are transporting a 40-year old male with respiratory distress.The patienttells you that he recently had a positive tuberculosis (TB) skin test and is currently being evaluated for possible TB.You should: a.) apply a nasal cannula on the patient and a sterile surgical mask on yourself. b.) apply a sterile surgical mask on yourself and a HEPA respirator on a patient c.) remain at least 3 feet away from the patient and apply a surgical mask on him. d.) apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a higheffciency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on yourself. Answer: d.) apply a nonrebreathing mask on thepatient and a high-effciency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on yourself. 4. While transporting a woman with diabetes, you should inadvertently give oral glucose even though her blood glucose level was high.You reassess thepatient and note that her condition did not change; she remained stable. You should: a.) notify law enforcement so they can file an incident report. b.) contact medical control and notify them of the error. c.) document the error and report it to your supervisor exclude thisintervention from the PCRbecause it did not harm the patient. Answer: b.)contact medical control and notify them of the error. 5. The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT: notifiesthe admitting clerk ofthe patient care does not occur until the EMT: a.) notifies the admitting clerk of the patient's arrival at the hospital b.) gives oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse. c.) gives a radio report to the recieving medical facility d.) informs dispatch of the patient's arrival at the emergency department Answer: b.)gives oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse. [Show More]

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