Question 1

Why is it important to notify medical control as soon as practical about your patient's condition?
A) It provides legal protection as patient care now becomes their responsibility.
B) It allows the receiving facility more time to prepare for your arrival.
C) It is common courtesy.
D) It minimizes the chance that you will forget to contact medical control.

Accepted Answer

Notifying medical control promptly allows the receiving facility to prepare adequately for the patient's arrival, ensuring they have the necessary resources and staff ready to provide appropriate care.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a principle of proper radio usage in EMS?
A) Speak with your lips 2 to 3 inches from the microphone.
B) Speak as quickly as possible.
C) Use plain English.
D) Make sure the radio is on before speaking.

Accepted Answer

Speaking quickly is not considered a principle of proper radio usage in EMS. Rather, it is important to speak clearly and slowly, using plain English and proper radio etiquette. The other choices (A, C, and D) are all considered principles of proper radio usage in EMS.

Question 3

During your radio report to the hospital,which of the following pieces of information should NOT be relayed?
A) Patient's age
B) Baseline vital signs
C) Patient's name
D) Patient's status

Accepted Answer

Patient's name should not be relayed over radio as it is a violation of patient confidentiality. The other pieces of information like age, baseline vital signs and patient status are necessary for the hospital staff to determine the level of care required for the patient.

Question 4

When giving a radio report to the hospital,which of the following would be the first patient-specific information provided?
A) The patient is complaining of chest pain.
B) The patient has taken nitroglycerin.
C) The patient is a 55-year-old male.
D) The patient is having a heart attack.

Accepted Answer

The first patient-specific information provided should be identifying the patient, which includes their age and gender. This allows the hospital staff to quickly locate the patient's medical file and begin preparing for their arrival. Choices A, B, and D provide information about the patient's condition or symptoms, but this information is not as urgent or critical as identifying the patient.

Question 5

Why is it important to NOT give the name or Social Security number of your patient over the ambulance radio when contacting medical control?
A) It is illegal.
B) Someone may steal the patient's identity.
C) Someone may know the patient and tell the patient's friends.
D) It is unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

It is illegal to give out patient information over the radio without the patient's consent.

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes a repeater?
A) A two-way radio that is mounted in a vehicle
B) A two-way radio that can be carried on a belt clip
C) A device that receives and amplifies a signal that must be carried over long distances
D) A two-way radio at a fixed site

Accepted Answer

A repeater is a device that receives a signal and retransmits it at a higher level or higher power, or onto the other side of an obstruction, so that the signal can cover longer distances without degradation.

Question 7

Which of the following BEST describes a mobile radio?
A) A two-way radio that can be carried on a belt clip
B) A two-way radio that is mounted in a vehicle
C) A two-way radio at a fixed site
D) A device that receives and amplifies signals that must be sent over a long distance

Accepted Answer

A mobile radio is a type of two-way radio that is specifically designed to be mounted in a vehicle. It is also commonly referred to as a "mobile unit" or "mobile rig." This type of radio is often used by emergency services, such as police, fire, and ambulance, as well as by truckers, taxis, and other professionals who need to communicate while on the move. A mobile radio typically has a higher power output than a handheld radio and can have a larger antenna for better signal transmission and reception.

Question 8

You are en route to the hospital with a 22-year-old male patient who has suffered a very embarrassing injury to his genitalia.Which method of contacting the receiving facility will afford the patient the most privacy?
A) Using the handheld radio
B) Using the ambulance radio but not using the patient's name
C) Using the ambulance radio but not providing details of the injury
D) Providing the receiving hospital with all information via a cell phone

Accepted Answer

Using a cell phone to communicate sensitive information to the receiving hospital provides the most privacy. It ensures that the conversation is not broadcast over radio channels that can be monitored by others, thus maintaining patient confidentiality.

Question 9

Which of the following agencies assigns and licenses radio frequencies?
A) United States Department of Transportation
B) Transportation Security Administration
C) Federal Trade Commission
D) Federal Communications Commission

Accepted Answer

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is responsible for assigning and licensing radio frequencies in the United States. This agency regulates radio, television, telecommunication, satellite, and cable TV industries to promote competition and protect consumers. The other agencies listed (United States Department of Transportation, Transportation Security Administration, and Federal Trade Commission) do not have this responsibility.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT part of a medical radio report?
A) Estimated time of arrival
B) Address at which the patient was located
C) Unit identification
D) Patient's response to medical care provided

Accepted Answer

The address at which the patient was located is not typically part of a medical radio report. These reports focus on information directly relevant to the receiving medical facility, such as estimated time of arrival (ETA), unit identification, and the patient's response to medical care provided, to prepare for the patient's arrival and care needs.

Question 11

Which of the following BEST describes a base station?
A) A two-way radio at a fixed site
B) A device used to receive and then amplify transmissions that must be carried over long distances
C) A two-way radio mounted in a vehicle
D) A two-way radio that can be carried on a belt clip

Accepted Answer

A base station is typically a two-way radio that is permanently installed at a fixed location or site, such as a building or tower. It is used to communicate with other two-way radios within its range, including mobile and portable radios. Therefore, option A is the best description of a base station, whereas the other options do not fully meet the definition of a base station.

Question 12

You are transporting a city councilman to the hospital after he injured his shoulder playing basketball at his gym.His left shoulder is swollen,deformed,and bruised.There is pain and tingling when the patient attempts to use his hand.He has a pulse of 92 per minute,a respiratory rate of 20 per minute,and a blood pressure of 132/88 mmHg.Which of the following should NOT be included in the radio report?
A) The appearance of the shoulder
B) Notification that extra security is needed for a VIP
C) How the injury occurred
D) Vital signs

Accepted Answer

While the patient being transported is a VIP, it is not relevant information for the receiving hospital or medical personnel. The other information provided, including the appearance of the shoulder, how the injury occurred, and the patient's vital signs, are all pertinent and should be included in the radio report.

Question 13

You have an urgent transmission you need to make to the dispatch center.Which of the following is the appropriate way to communicate this?
A) Interrupt less urgent radio traffic to get your message across.
B) Speak loudly to convey the urgency of the message.
C) Listen to the frequency first to avoid stepping on another transmission.
D) Use the phrase, "Attention, attention, I have priority traffic."

Accepted Answer

Listening to the frequency first ensures you do not interrupt ongoing communications, which is crucial for maintaining clear and effective communication in urgent situations.

Question 14

You have received the following order from medical control: "Administer one tablet of nitroglycerin under the patient's tongue." Which of the following is the BEST response?
A) "Roger, order received."
B) "Order received. One nitroglycerin tablet under the patient's tongue."
C) "Clear. Will advise of any changes in patient's condition."
D) "Copy. Administering medication now."

Accepted Answer

This response acknowledges the order, repeats it back for confirmation, and provides specific details about the administration of the medication. It shows good communication and ensures that the order is properly understood and followed. Choices A, C, and D are not as precise in their communication and may lead to errors or confusion.

Question 15

A major tornado has hit the neighboring town,knocking down power lines and injuring several people.What will provide the best chance to give your patient report to the receiving facility?
A) Cell phone at the scene
B) Landline at the patient's house
C) Ambulance mobile radio
D) Portable radio at the residence

Accepted Answer

The ambulance mobile radio is likely to have the most reliable and clear communication in the midst of a disaster such as a tornado, when other forms of communication may be disrupted or unreliable. It also allows for real-time communication with the receiving facility to provide vital information about the patients being transported.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT appropriate for inclusion in the radio report to the receiving hospital?
A) Physical exam findings
B) The patient's mental status
C) Name of the patient's health insurance provider
D) Pertinent past illnesses

Accepted Answer

The patient's health insurance provider is not necessary for the receiving hospital to know during the radio report. The other options are relevant information for the hospital to receive.

Question 17

Which of the following information does NOT need to be provided to the dispatcher?
A) Estimated time of arrival at the hospital
B) Which hospital you are transporting to
C) When you depart from the hospital
D) When you arrive at the hospital

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following information does NOT...

Question 18

How many parts does a standard medical radio report have as described in your textbook?
A) 12
B) 8
C) 5
D) 10

Accepted Answer

The answer of How many parts does a standard medical...

Question 19

Why is it important that your radio report to the receiving facility be concise?
A) The emergency department needs to know quickly and accurately the patient's condition.
B) You do not want to bore the nurse receiving your report.
C) You want to make sure the doctor approves your medical order request.
D) You want to appear professional.

Accepted Answer

It is important that the radio report to the receiving facility be concise because the emergency department needs to know quickly and accurately the patient's condition. Time is critical in emergency situations, and a concise report can help expedite treatment for the patient.

Question 20

Which of the following BEST describes a portable radio?
A) A device that receives and amplifies signals that must be sent over long distances
B) A two-way radio that is mounted in a vehicle
C) A two-way radio at a fixed site
D) A two-way radio that can be carried on a belt clip

Accepted Answer

A portable radio is a two-way radio that can be carried on a belt clip, making it easy to transport and use while on the go. It is not typically limited to receiving and amplifying signals that must be sent over long distances, nor is it specifically mounted in a vehicle or fixed at a site.

Quiz 15: Communication and Documentation

Why is it important to notify medical control as soon as practical about your patient's condition?

Which of the following is NOT considered a principle of proper radio usage in EMS?

During your radio report to the hospital,which of the following pieces of information should NOT be relayed?

When giving a radio report to the hospital,which of the following would be the first patient-specific information provided?

Why is it important to NOT give the name or Social Security number of your patient over the ambulance radio when contacting medical control?

Which of the following BEST describes a repeater?

Which of the following BEST describes a mobile radio?

You are en route to the hospital with a 22-year-old male patient who has suffered a very embarrassing injury to his genitalia.Which method of contacting the receiving facility will afford the patient the most privacy?

Which of the following agencies assigns and licenses radio frequencies?

Which of the following is NOT part of a medical radio report?

Which of the following BEST describes a base station?

You have an urgent transmission you need to make to the dispatch center.Which of the following is the appropriate way to communicate this?

You have received the following order from medical control: "Administer one tablet of nitroglycerin under the patient's tongue." Which of the following is the BEST response?

A major tornado has hit the neighboring town,knocking down power lines and injuring several people.What will provide the best chance to give your patient report to the receiving facility?

Which of the following is NOT appropriate for inclusion in the radio report to the receiving hospital?

Which of the following information does NOT need to be provided to the dispatcher?

How many parts does a standard medical radio report have as described in your textbook?

Why is it important that your radio report to the receiving facility be concise?

Which of the following BEST describes a portable radio?