1. Most states require refresher training for EMT-Bs every:
A. 1 to 2 years. C. 2 to 3 years.
B. 5 to 7 years. D. 4 to 5 years.
______ 2. An EMT at a basic level is operating as a designated agent of the:
A. EMT-Intermediate. C. Medical Director.
B. ER nurse. D. Shift commander.
______ 3. Which of the following is NOT a role or responsibility for an EMT?
A. Transfer of care C. Lifting and moving
B. Personal safety D. Providing medical direction
______ 4. The first concern of an EMT must be:
A. patient safety. C. vehicle safety.
B. crew control. D. personal safety.
______ 5. A policy set by an
EMS Medical Director that allows EMTs to administer
glucose to patients in certain circumstances without speaking to the
physician is an example of a(n):
A. direct order. C. standing order.
B. on-line order. D. QI order.
______ 6. An order from an EMS system’s on-duty physician given by radio or
phone is an example of:
A. off-line medical control. C. designated direction.
B. on-line medical direction. D. standing orders.
______ 7. The level of EMS training in which the emphasis is on activating the
EMS system and controlling immediate life-threatening emergencies is:
A. First Responder. C. EMT-I.
B. EMT-B. D. EMT-P.
______ 8. A good personal trait for an EMT is someone who:
A. speaks his/her mind. C. is nonjudgmental.
B. is insincere. D. always follows others.
______ 9. Lists of steps, such as assessment and interventions, to be taken in different
situations by EMS personnel are known as:
A. protocols. C. enhanced QA.
B. care directives. D. EMDs.
______10. Which of the following is a way for an EMT to have a role in the quality
improvement (QI) process?
A. Have someone else check equipment.
B. Read patient’s hospital chart.
C. Continue his/her education.
D. Submit run reports quickly even if incomplete.
______11. Which is an example of EMS being involved in public health?
A. Responding to a mass-casualty incident
B. Public vaccination programs
C. Providing free blood pressure checks at the station
D. Running calls with the fire department
______12. What is one outcome of medical research for EMS?
A. Evidence-based treatments
B. New EMS shift designs
C. Better EMS documentation
D. Improved ambulance design
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