Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 5e (Bledsoe)

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Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 5e (Bledsoe)

Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care

Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine

1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?

• Third-party biller
• Managed health care
• Health promotion
• Internet education

Answer: C

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 4

2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the

responsibilities for paramedics working in:

• industrial medicine.
• community clinics.
• correctional institutions.
• sports medicine.

Answer: A

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 5

3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?

• It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
• It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done.
• It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
• Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase.

Answer: C

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 3

4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?

• Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette
• Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
• Absolute adherence to medical protocols
• Following long-standing traditions in practice

Answer: A

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 3

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5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:

• formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
• 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
• passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam.

Answer: B

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 4

6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?

• High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often.
• Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed.
• All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
• Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency.

Answer: D

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 3

7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other related

tasks falls on the license of:

• the EMS system medical director.
• the state secretary of health.
• the receiving hospital personnel.
• the state medical director.

Answer: A

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 4

8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:

• team physicians.
• physical therapists.
• athletic trainers.
• rehabilitation programs.

Answer: C

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 5

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9) Paramedics should always provide care:

• with the intent of transporting all patients.
• only when there is a legitimate patient complaint.
• without regard to a patient's ability to pay.
• with the goal of minimizing on-scene time.

Answer: C

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 4

10) The paramedic's role has expanded to include ________ because of the need to move ill/injured patients from one health care facility to another for specialized care.

• hospital emergency departments
• critical care transport
• corrections medicine
• helicopter EMS

Answer: B

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 4

11) Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic?

• It is a career-long pursuit.
• It is focused on public education efforts.
• It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency.
• It is focused on illness and injury prevention.

Answer: A

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 3

12) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in the dynamic prehospital setting?

• Acts independently
• Under direct supervision of the medical director
• Under telephone or radio supervision by nursing personnel
• Under direct supervision of fire command

Answer: A

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5

Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems)

Objective: 3