1.
Most VHF mobile radios operate at how many watts of power?
A.
3
B.
20
C.
40
D.
100
2.
EMS radio transmissions consist of:
A.
voice communications only.
B.
digital communications only.
C.
voice and digital communications.
D.
voice, video, and digital communications.
3.
Radio hardware that contains a transmitter and receiver located in a fixed place is called a:
A.
two-way radio.
B.
dedicated line.
C.
base station.
D.
hotline.
4.
A device that receives a low frequency and then transmits it at a relatively higher frequency is called a:
A.
duplex
B.
scanner
C.
repeater
D.
receiver
5.
Part of training for an EMS dispatcher includes how to:
A.
respond to the scene of the emergency.
B.
provide emergency medical instructions to the caller.
C.
forward the call to the ambulance service for instructions from the incoming EMS unit.
D.
get off the phone as soon as possible to avoid congestion on the emergency lines.
6.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is responsible for all of the following functions, EXCEPT:
A.
establishing licensing standards.
B.
repairing damaged radio devices.
C.
allocating frequencies for EMS providers.
D.
establishing limitations for transmitter output power.
7.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an EMS dispatcher?
A.
Alerting the appropriate EMS response unit
B.
Providing emergency medical instructions to the caller
C.
Providing direct medical direction to the EMT in the field
D.
Properly screening a call and assigning it a priority
8.
The success of communications depend on the:
A.
strength of your voice.
B.
location of the hospital.
C.
efficiency of the equipment.
D.
strength of the microphone.
9.
Which of the following should NOT be part of your verbal communications with medical control?
A.
Precise reporting
B.
Brief, accurate reporting
C.
Well-organized reporting
D.
Proper radio codes when reporting
10.
Which of the following would be an inappropriate means of communicating with a patient?
A.
Ensuring that you tell the patient the truth
B.
Making and keeping eye contact with the patient
C.
Referring to the patient as "dear" or "honey"
D.
Avoiding using technical medical terminology
11.
If you discover an error as you are writing the patient report, you should:
A.
erase the error and rewrite the correct information.
B.
draw the error to the attention of your supervisor but not change the form.
C.
draw a line through the error, initial it, and write the correct information next to the error.
D.
cover the incorrect information with correction fluid, initial it, and write the correct information in the corrected area.
12.
At the scene of a mass casualty incident, who is ultimately responsible for all patient care aspects at the scene?
A.
The senior EMT at the scene
B.
The fire department commander
C.
The EMS system medical director
D.
The EMS administrative supervisor
13.
When communicating with an elderly patient, you should:
A.
approach the patient slowly and calmly.
B.
avoid the patient and speak only to family members.
C.
step back to avoid making the patient uncomfortable.
D.
raise your voice to ensure that the patient can hear you.
14.
Which of the following statements about the prehospital care report is true?
A.
It is valuable only as a legal document.
B.
It cannot be used for patient billing information.
C.
It helps to ensure efficient continuity of patient care.
D.
It is only for the prehospital care provider's information.
15.
You are requesting medical direction for a patient who was involved in a major car accident. The EMT-B should avoid which of the following actions when speaking with the physician?
A.
Questioning an inappropriate order
B.
Informing the physician of the patient's vital signs
C.
Using proper medical terminology when speaking
D.
Using radio codes to describe the situation
16.
You are transporting a patient from a hazardous materials incident to the hospital. Which of the following would be the most important regarding your radio report?
A.
Requesting to speak to the physician only
B.
Notifying the hospital as soon as possible
C.
Refusing to give your report to a nurse
D.
Reporting the patient's vital signs
17.
Which of the following pieces of patient information is NOT essential when giving a verbal report to a nurse or physician when you arrive at the hospital?
A.
The patient's name
B.
Vital signs that may have changed
C.
The patient's family medical history
D.
Medications that the patient is taking
18.
You are assessing a 5-year-old boy who has respiratory distress. When treating this child, you should:
A.
avoid letting the child hold any toys, as this may hinder your care.
B.
not maintain direct eye contact with the child, as this may frighten him.
C.
realize that it is generally easy to fool or deceive a child when treating them.
D.
allow a parent or other family member to hold the child if the situation allows.
19.
Any order from medical control should be:
A.
automatically questioned.
B.
followed immediately as stated.
C.
repeated back word for word and confirmed.
D.
discussed with your partner to ascertain its accuracy.
20.
After multiple attempts to persuade a 55-year-old man with chest pain to go to the hospital, he continually refuses transport. Which of the following actions is most important when documenting this case?
A.
You must document the fact that you explained the consequences of refusal.
B.
Obtain the patient's name to ensure that he is appropriately billed.
C.
Include in your run report that you advised the patient not to call 9-1-1 again.
D.
Generally avoid providing information regarding alternate care for the patient.
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