Question 1

What Act or Statute was designed to ensure patient care did not suffer due to caregiver opinion?
A)Fair Treatment Statute
B)Medical Practice Act
C)Fair Treatment Act
D)EMT Practice Statute

Accepted Answer

The Fair Treatment Act was designed to ensure patient care did not suffer due to caregiver opinion. Regardless of your impression of the patient as a person or as a member of society, you cannot allow your prejudices or opinions to influence your care. As such, failure to treat the patient to the best of your ability can make you liable for his death. The Fair Treatment Act has nothing to do with pre -hospital care, and the degree of legality in not following standing orders for treatment is not the cause of your liability.

Question 2

What valve allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle?
A)Bicuspid
B)Tricuspid
C)Semilunar
D)Pulmonary

Accepted Answer

The valve that allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle is called the bicuspid valve. It is also known as the mitral valve.

Question 3

While obtaining a history from the daughter of an elderly patient that your partner is treating, the daughter tells you that her mother takes Aricept and Namenda. This tells you that her mother is suffering from what?
A)Arthritis
B)Hypertension
C)Congestive Heart Failure
D)Dementia

Accepted Answer

Aricept and Namenda are common medication that are prescribed for people who are suffering from dementia.

Question 4

While obtaining a patient history they tell you that they have a history of COPD, What does COPD stand for?
A)Chronic Obstructive Peripheral Disease
B)Congenital Obstructive Penetration Disorder
C)Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
D)Chronic Obstructive Pneumonia Disorder

Accepted Answer

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is a progressive disease that make it difficult to breathe. Some victims of the disease may produce large amounts of mucous when they cough.

Question 5

While obtaining a patient history the patient tells you that they take Norvasc 10mg everyday. This tells you that they suffer from what?
A)Hypertension
B)Diabetes
C)Glaucoma
D)Asthma

Accepted Answer

Norvasc is a commonly prescribed medication that is used to treat people who suffer from hypertension.

Question 6

While you are obtaining a patient history they tell you that they suffer from GERD. What does GERD stand for?
A)Great Esoteric Respiratory Disorder
B)Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
C)Gastroenteritis Rebound Disease
D)Genetic Euphoria Restrictive Disorder

Accepted Answer

GERD stands for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, chronic symptoms can cause mucosal damage to the esophagus. A common symptom of this disorder is heartburn.

Question 7

While reviewing a run sheet you notice that your partner noted that the patient has a prescription for Betopic 2 drops ou QHS. What does ou stand for?
A)Right eye
B)Left eye
C)Both eyes
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The abbreviation ou stands for both eyes. The abbreviation for right eye is od, for the left eye it is os.

Question 8

You are an EMT on a call with two AEMTs and a Paramedic. Which of you cannot give an IV?
A)EMT
B)AEMT
C)Paramedic
D)All can give IVs

Accepted Answer

All of you can give an IV; as the EMT you can give an IV with advanced directives.

Question 9

The term "on -line medical control" refers to what?
A)Communication with a base hospital physician
B)Communication between you and your partner
C)Communication between doctors and nurses at a base hospital
D)Communication between you and the dispatcher

Accepted Answer

On -line medical control refers to communication between EMTs and a base hospital physician that usually takes place over the radio.

Question 10

Injuring a person's character or reputation through malevolent spoken words is known as what?
A)Libel
B)Slander
C)Negligence
D)Assault

Accepted Answer

Stating falsehoods with the intent to harm or injure a person's character or reputation through spoken words is slander. Writing down falsehoods in a chart or report is known as libel.

Question 11

You arrive at the hospital and transfer care to another healthcare worker, yet you are accused of abandonment. Why did this happen?
A)You transferred care of your patient to a registered nurse
B)You transferred care of your patient to a patient care technician
C)You transferred care of your patient to a doctor
D)You transferred care of your patient to a licensed practical nurse

Accepted Answer

A patient care technician is not properly trained to accept the transfer of a patient. Transferring a patient to another healthcare worker who is not appropriately trained to care for the patient is considered abandonment.

Question 12

When you arrive on the scene to treat a patient you notice that their nail beds and lips are starting to turn blue. This condition is known as what?
A)Cyanosis
B)Dysphagia
C)Cystitis
D)Tachypnea

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis is a condition that shows a blueness of the skin due to imperfectly oxygenated blood. Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing. Cystitis is an inflammation of the urinary bladder. Tachypnea is rapid respiration.

Question 13

Which of the following term are not opposites of each other?
A)Hypo - - - Hyper
B)Anterior - - - Posterior
C)Tachy - - - Brady
D)Proximal - - - Lateral

Accepted Answer

Proximal and lateral are not opposites of each other, proximal means situated toward the point or origin or attachment like a limb or bone, lateral means pertaining to the side. Hypo means low, Hyper means high. Tachy means fast, Brady means slow. Anterior means situated before or at the front of, Posterior means situated behind or at the rear of.

Question 14

When transferring a patient you are given orders that the patient is to NPO. You understand that this means what?
A)That they are not to receive oxygen
B)That they are not to have anything by mouth
C)That they are to be restrained
D)That they are not to be sedated

Accepted Answer

NPO means that a patient is not to have anything by mouth. This could be for a number of reasons. For example, they might have to have surgery or tests that require the patient not to have anything in their stomach.

Question 15

While in route to a patient you get report from dispatch that the patient has suffered a possible fractured ilium. Through your training you know that this means they may have fractured what?
A)Their cheekbone
B)Their jaw
C)Their knee
D)Their hip

Accepted Answer

The ilium is part of the bones that make up a humans hip. The zygomatic bone is the cheekbone, the mandible is the jawbone and the patella is the knee bone.

Question 16

Why should you not give a patient's name over the radio?
A)Their name is not pertinent information
B)Their name could be the same as someone else's, therefore causing confusion
C)Their name being broadcast over the radio could violate patient confidentiality
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Broadcasting a patient's name over the radio makes it possible for people who listen to scanners or other types of radios to receive this information. This could lead to the patient's privacy becoming compromised and therefore violated.

Question 17

The reason that radio batteries should be changed on a daily basis is what?
A)Batteries have a short life when used in radios
B)To ensure the radios are always in operating order
C)Batteries are supplied free to ambulance services so there are plenty to use
D)To comply with the EMT Practice Act

Accepted Answer

The main cause of radio failure is dead batteries. By changing the batteries everyday, you are assured that your radios will be in proper working order throughout your shift.

Question 18

What is the proper method of cleaning radio equipment?
A)Use a damp cloth and a mild detergent
B)Use a dry cloth with a 1:10 bleach solution
C)Use a wire brush and a mild detergent
D)Use a damp cloth with a 1:10 bleach solution

Accepted Answer

The proper way to clean radio equipment is by using a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Not only will this increase the radios longevity but also it will give it a clean professional appearance.

Question 19

The body has different surfaces, planes and proximities. What is the proper term for hip in relation to the knee when referencing the hip?
A)Distal
B)Proximal
C)Lateral
D)Medial

Accepted Answer

The proper term for hip in relation to the knee when referencing the hip is proximal. The knee would be distal to the hip. Medial is towards the center of the body and lateral runs left to right or right to left.

Question 20

Who is the initial contact by the public to the EMS system when dialing 9 -1 -1?
A)Ambulance driver
B)Operator
C)Dispatcher
D)Doctor

Accepted Answer

The initial contact by the public to the EMS system when dialing 9 -1 -1 is the dispatcher. The emergency medical dispatch is the nerve center of the EMS system. The emergency medical dispatcher must be knowledgeable about all resources available in the system, and how to access them. However, they are not capable of diagnosing a patient's medical problem.

Quiz 1: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Basic

What Act or Statute was designed to ensure patient care did not suffer due to caregiver opinion?

What valve allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle?

While obtaining a history from the daughter of an elderly patient that your partner is treating, the daughter tells you that her mother takes Aricept and Namenda. This tells you that her mother is suffering from what?

While obtaining a patient history they tell you that they have a history of COPD, What does COPD stand for?

While obtaining a patient history the patient tells you that they take Norvasc 10mg everyday. This tells you that they suffer from what?

While you are obtaining a patient history they tell you that they suffer from GERD. What does GERD stand for?

While reviewing a run sheet you notice that your partner noted that the patient has a prescription for Betopic 2 drops ou QHS. What does ou stand for?

You are an EMT on a call with two AEMTs and a Paramedic. Which of you cannot give an IV?

The term "on -line medical control" refers to what?

Injuring a person's character or reputation through malevolent spoken words is known as what?

You arrive at the hospital and transfer care to another healthcare worker, yet you are accused of abandonment. Why did this happen?

When you arrive on the scene to treat a patient you notice that their nail beds and lips are starting to turn blue. This condition is known as what?

Which of the following term are not opposites of each other?

When transferring a patient you are given orders that the patient is to NPO. You understand that this means what?

While in route to a patient you get report from dispatch that the patient has suffered a possible fractured ilium. Through your training you know that this means they may have fractured what?

Why should you not give a patient's name over the radio?

The reason that radio batteries should be changed on a daily basis is what?

What is the proper method of cleaning radio equipment?

The body has different surfaces, planes and proximities. What is the proper term for hip in relation to the knee when referencing the hip?

Who is the initial contact by the public to the EMS system when dialing 9 -1 -1?