Quiz about EMT 9 BOOK CHAPTER

Question 1

What is the definition of "continuum of care"?

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A consistent and ongoing healthcare process

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A process of transferring patient care

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A method of team communication

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A type of emergency medical equipment

Question 2

What are the advantages of a team over a group in emergency medical services?

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Regular training and practicing together

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Increased individual responsibility

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Less communication required

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More hierarchical structure

Question 3

What is the role of crew resource management (CRM) in the prehospital environment?

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To ensure effective transfer of patient care

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To reduce the number of medical tools needed

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To manage financial resources

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To increase the number of staff

Question 4

What is a key goal of EMS systems according to the EMS Agenda 2050?

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To minimize exposure to injury, infections, illness, or stress

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To increase the number of emergency vehicles

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To reduce the number of training sessions

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To increase the number of administrative tasks

Question 5

What does "just culture" in EMS focus on?

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Encouraging people to report errors and near misses

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Increasing the number of staff

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Reducing the number of patient interactions

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Increasing the number of emergency calls

Question 6

What is a negative attribute contributing to a culture of safety according to Table 9-1?

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Lack of communication

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Trust

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Teamwork

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Mutual support

Question 7

What is the process called when noncompliance with procedures becomes the norm in the EMS system?

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Normalization of deviance

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Standardization

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Compliance adaptation

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Procedure alignment

Question 8

What is the best example of the team concept of continuum of care?

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Community paramedicine and mobile integrated healthcare teams

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Hospital-based care

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Individual physician practices

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Emergency room services

Question 9

What challenge might EMS agencies face when integrating new providers?

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Ensuring effective communication and mutual respect

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Lack of equipment

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Insufficient training programs

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Limited financial resources

Question 10

What is a key characteristic of regular teams in some EMS systems?

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They consistently interact with the same partner or team.

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They frequently change members.

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They do not require training together.

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They often work independently.

Question 11

What is a challenge faced by temporary teams in EMS?

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They may not know each other.

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They have too much training.

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They work with providers they regularly interact with.

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They have a clear understanding of roles.

Question 12

What is the purpose of special teams in EMS?

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To serve a specialized role within the larger emergency health care team.

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To work independently without coordination.

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To avoid interaction with other health care providers.

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To compete with other teams.

Question 13

According to the National Incident Management System (NIMS), what defines a group?

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The organizational level that divides the incident according to functional levels of operation.

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A collection of random individuals.

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A team that does not perform special functions.

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A group that does not have a common goal.

Question 14

What is one of the five essential elements of a group according to the Research Center for Group Dynamics?

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An image of themselves as 'a group.'

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Lack of shared values.

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No sense of continuity.

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Random assignment of roles.

Question 15

What is the main role of a group leader in a dependent group?

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To make all decisions and assign tasks

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To work independently on tasks

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To focus on individual goals

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To provide medical care

Question 16

In an independent group, what is each individual responsible for?

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Their own area or tasks

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The entire group's outcome

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Assigning tasks to others

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Making all decisions

Question 17

What is a key characteristic of interdependent group work?

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Shared responsibilities and a common goal

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Focusing on individual goals

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Working independently

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Relying on a single leader

Question 18

What is the pit crew approach in CPR primarily focused on?

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Rapid assessment and repair

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Individual performance

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Assigning tasks to a single leader

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Delaying interventions

Question 19

What is the best way for a team to be effective during an emergency call?

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Practice with one another and become familiar with each other's tools and techniques

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Work independently

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Focus on individual skills

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Avoid communication

Question 20

What should you do when a team member speaks to ensure effective communication?

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Repeat the message back to them

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Ignore the message

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Change the subject

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Use non-verbal cues only

Question 21

What is a key differentiation between a team leader and a group leader?

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A team leader helps the team produce a better outcome

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A team leader works alone

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A group leader does not provide support

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A group leader is always the most senior member

Question 22

What is the role of the team leader in a supportive and coordinated leadership?

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To provide roles, assignments, and support for the team

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To work independently

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To avoid decision making

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To focus on personal goals

Question 23

What is an essential component of teamwork according to the text?

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Trust

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Leadership

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Communication

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Skill proficiency

Question 24

What does CRM stand for in the context of the text?

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Crew Resource Management

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Critical Response Management

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Crisis Resolution Method

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Collaborative Risk Management

Question 25

What is the purpose of closed-loop communication?

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To ensure messages are received correctly

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To increase the speed of communication

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To reduce the number of team members

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To enhance leadership skills

Question 26

What should a team member do if they notice a harmful action being ordered?

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Report it immediately

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Ignore it

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Wait for confirmation

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Discuss it later

Question 27

What should you do if a team member agrees that the original plan should be altered?

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Communicate the change to everyone else on the team

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Ignore the change

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Continue with the original plan

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Wait for further instructions

Question 28

What does CRM empower people to do?

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Speak clearly and concisely when detecting a problem

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Ignore the chain of command

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Avoid communication

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Follow orders without question

Question 29

What is important to avoid during patient care to prevent errors?

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Side conversations and commentary

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Clear communication

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Team collaboration

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Patient feedback

Question 30

What should all team members do during a verbal transfer of care?

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Coordinate the transfer of care

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Assume the information is correct

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Ignore the team leader

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Wait for written instructions

Question 31

What is the primary focus when transferring a patient according to the document?

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Minimal interference

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Performing chest compressions

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Maximizing team size

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Increasing patient interaction

Question 32

What should team members involved in a patient transfer be respectful of?

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Members' different roles

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The patient's family

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Hospital policies

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Equipment used

Question 33

What is essential for effective communication during a patient handoff?

Accepted Answer

Eye contact

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Written reports

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Loud speaking

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Quick hand gestures

Question 34

What is the core intervention during a sudden cardiac arrest?

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High-quality CPR and defibrillation

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Administering medication

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Providing oxygen

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Transporting the patient quickly

Question 35

What is the main goal of teamwork in emergency medicine?

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High-quality patient care

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Fast response times

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Reducing costs

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Increasing staff numbers

Question 36

What is a key part of the emergency team for effectively performing advanced skills?

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Team training and practice

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Individual practice

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Using advanced tools

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Completing procedures quickly

Question 37

What is the focus when using any advanced tool or technique in EMS?

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Achieving a goal

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Completing the procedure

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Reducing time

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Increasing equipment use

Question 38

What is the first step in the four-step process for assisting with advanced procedures?

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Patient preparation

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Equipment setup

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Continuing care

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Performing the procedure

Question 39

What should an EMT do first when given information about the patient?

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Rule out the worst-case scenario

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Perform advanced procedures

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Communicate the plan

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Gather additional resources

Question 40

What is the purpose of rehearsing steps en route to a call?

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To mentally prepare for the scene

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To reduce travel time

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To gather more equipment

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To communicate with the hospital

Question 41

What is the purpose of a debrief after a stressful or complicated call for an EMT team?

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To discuss what went wrong and opportunities for improvement

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To celebrate the success of the call

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To assign blame to team members

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To plan the next call

Question 42

What is a common decision trap that EMTs may fall into?

Accepted Answer

Overconfidence

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Underestimation

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Procrastination

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Indecisiveness

Question 43

What is the first step toward avoiding errors related to bias for EMTs?

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Developing a solid knowledge base

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Ignoring feedback

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Relying on intuition

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Avoiding team discussions

Question 44

What is an example of anchoring in decision-making for EMTs?

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Settling on one possible cause of a patient's problems early

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Considering multiple possibilities

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Asking detailed questions about the patient's history

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Consulting with other team members

Question 45

What is the first technique to keep in mind when conflict occurs in a healthcare team?

Accepted Answer

The patient comes first

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Engage immediately to resolve the issue

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Focus on the individual causing the conflict

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Avoid discussing the conflict

Question 46

What should you do if a conflict arises from the behavior of another team member and cannot be delayed or avoided?

Accepted Answer

Focus on the behavior itself rather than the individual

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Focus on the individual causing the conflict

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Engage in conflict over minor issues

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Ignore the conflict

Question 47

What is the most helpful way to handle a scene where a patient is in respiratory arrest with an EMR already providing ventilations?

Accepted Answer

Allow the EMR to continue and assist as needed

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Take over immediately without consulting the EMR

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Wait for the highest-certified provider to arrive

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Stop the EMR and take over the procedure

Question 48

Which role is typically assigned to manage the patient's airway and breathing during cardiac arrest resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

BLS provider

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Team leader

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ALS provider

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EMR

Question 49

What is the primary function of the AED during cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

To analyze the patient's heart rhythm

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To perform CPR

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To administer medication

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To intubate the patient

Question 50

What should the provider performing CPR do immediately after the shock is delivered by the AED?

Accepted Answer

Resume compressions immediately

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Wait for further instructions

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Check the patient's pulse

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Administer medication

Question 51

When should a paramedic give the patient's medical history and medication list to the team leader?

Accepted Answer

Upon arrival on the scene

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Before the arrival of ALS

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After the patient is stabilized

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After the first shock is delivered

Question 52

What is the recommended way to provide a report to the paramedic team upon arrival?

Accepted Answer

Verbal report, with written details for reference

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Written report only

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Verbal report only

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No report needed

Question 53

How should you respond if you notice that the EMR is performing CPR at an inappropriate rate?

Accepted Answer

Offer input for correction

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Ignore the situation

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Wait for someone else to notice

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Report it after the event

Question 54

What is important for team members to ensure during the transfer of patient care?

Accepted Answer

Ensure priority treatments continue

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Interrupt the handoff report

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Leave the scene immediately

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Focus only on their tasks

Question 55

At what point is the EMS unit relieved of responsibility for patient care during transfer?

Accepted Answer

After the handoff report is complete

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Upon arrival at the scene

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When the patient is stable

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After the first treatment is administered

Question 56

What is the primary focus of a Just culture in emergency health care organizations?

Accepted Answer

Balancing fairness and accountability

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Increasing patient load

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Reducing staff numbers

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Enhancing technology use

Question 57

What is the concept of consistent patient care across the entire health care team known as?

Accepted Answer

Continuum of care

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Integrated care

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Patient-centered care

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Coordinated care

Question 58

What is the role of a team leader in an effective emergency health care team?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate and guide decision making

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To perform all medical procedures

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To manage hospital finances

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To handle patient admissions

Question 59

What is the purpose of Crew Resource Management (CRM) in emergency health care?

Accepted Answer

To improve communication and safety

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To reduce the number of staff

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To increase patient admissions

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To enhance technological use

Question 60

What does MIH stand for in the context of EMS?

Accepted Answer

Mobile Integrated Healthcare

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Medical Integrated Health

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Managed Intensive Healthcare

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Multidisciplinary Integrated Health

Question 61

Who is responsible for providing role assignments and centralized decision making in a team?

Accepted Answer

Team leader

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Team member

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Team assistant

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Team coordinator

Question 62

What is the title of the EMS Agenda 2050 report?

Accepted Answer

A People-Centered Vision for the Future of Emergency Medical Services

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A Vision for Future EMS

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EMS Agenda for 2050

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Future of EMS: A Technical Report

Question 63

Which organization published the National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines: Version 2.2?

Accepted Answer

National Association of State EMS Officials

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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National EMS Technical Expert Panel

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National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards

Question 64

What is the primary goal of effective team communication in EMS?

Accepted Answer

To ensure patient safety and care continuity

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To reduce the number of team members

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To increase the speed of procedures

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To minimize equipment usage

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