WEST COAST EMT FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 REAL EXAM CHAPTER 1-29 QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT ANSWERS| A GRADE

WEST COAST EMT FINAL EXAM LATEST
2023-2024 REAL EXAM CHAPTER 1-29
QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT
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Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders?
Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS
care.
The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts
medical control.
A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic
patient.
Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for permission to give
activated charcoal. - Answer The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins
CPR, and then contacts medical control.
Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
paramedic.
lead EMT.
medical director.
EMS administrator. - Answer medical director.
Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of
breaking glass from inside the residence. You should:
immediately gain access to the patient.
carefully enter the house and then call the police.
retreat to a safe place until the police arrive.
tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care. - Answer retreat to a
safe place until the police arrive.
Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality improvement
(CQI)?
Periodic review of run reports
Discussion of needs for improvement
Negative feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call
Remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical director - Answer Negative
feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call
All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical director, EXCEPT:
WEST COAST EMT FINAL EXAM LATEST
2023-2024 REAL EXAM CHAPTER 1-29
QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT
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evaluating patient insurance information.
serving as liaison with the medical community.
ensuring that the appropriate standards are met by EMTs.
ensuring appropriate EMT education and continuing training. - Answer evaluating
patient insurance information.
Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person for EMS
certification?
A misdemeanor at the age of 17
Driving under the influence of alcohol
Possessing a valid driver's license from another state
A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with hearing aids - Answer Driving under
the influence of alcohol
Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority?
Controlling severe bleeding
Maintaining a patient's airway
Ensuring patient safety
Ensuring personal safety - Answer Ensuring personal safety
A patient who requires cardiac monitoring in the field would require, at a min