EMS and Public Health Flashcard

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The statement, “The bicycle safety program will increase the rate of helmet use by children younger than 18 years of age from 30% to 50% within the next 18 months,” is an example of a(n):

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outcome objective.

Front

A(n) __________ receives a weak signal and retransmits it at a higher power on another frequency.

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repeater

Front

In contrast to secondary prevention, primary prevention focuses on:

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keeping an injury from occurring in the first place.

Front

A CQI program should primarily focus on: improving patient care delivery.

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improving patient care delivery.

Front

Which of the following is the most common cause of injuries that occur at school? Gang fights, School bus crashes, Drug-related incidents, Sports-related incidents

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Sports-related incidents

Front

If a patient asks for your advice regarding a treatment decision that his or her physician made, you should:

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advise the patient to consult with his or her physician.

Front

Regardless of a paramedic's circadian rhythms, he or she should:

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not overlook the need for rest.

Front

Airbags installed in an automobile are more likely to reduce injuries than educating people to wear their seat belts because:

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airbags do not require conscious effort on a person's part.

Front

Mobile army surgical hospitals (MASH units) saved thousands of soldiers' lives during the Korean war by: bringing the hospital facilities closer to the battlefield.

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bringing the hospital facilities closer to the battlefield.

Front

Transporting a competent adult patient without his or her consent would likely result in allegations of:

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false imprisonment.