Chapter Quizzes Flashcards
It is a busy Friday night in the aid room when a child arrives complaining of abdominal pain. The child states that her parents dropped her off and that they are at the movies. You are concerned because the child is a minor with no adult to give consent for treatment. You would: A) recognize that you must have some adult’s permission and try to locate an aunt or an uncle. B) do as much of an assessment as possible without touching the child to determine if a life-threatening emergency exists. C) recognize that the child needs to be assessed and that there is implied consent to treat. D) recognize that you need the parents’ consent and try to reach them by phone.
C) recognize that the child needs to be assessed and that there is implied consent to treat.
Although regulations may differ from state to state, the general laws that may protect OEC Technicians from liability while providing emergency care to a patient are known as: A) emergency rescue protection laws. B) volunteer rescue liability laws. C) first rescuer liability laws. D) Good Samaritan laws.
D) Good Samaritan laws.
Most teaching systems have found that the most effective way to master technical skills is by: A) teaching the skills to a class. B) personally practicing the skills. C) memorizing the skill guides in a book. D) observing others doing the skills.
B) personally practicing the skills.
In order to maintain OEC certification, you must: A) complete a refresher course that covers the key objectives of the entire curriculum every three years. B) demonstrate CPR and AED skills every two years. C) complete a refresher course that covers the key objectives of the entire curriculum every year. D) complete a refresher course that covers one-third of the curriculum every year.
D) complete a refresher course that covers one-third of the curriculum every year.
What type of consent would apply for an unresponsive 8-year-old male victim of a motorcycle collision? A) Implied consent B) Expressed consent C) Informed consent D) Assumed consent
A) Implied consent
You arrive at the scene of an accident where a 22-year-old female skier has hit a tree and has a large bleeding cut on her head. When you ask her if she needs help, she refuses care and says she just needs to sit for a while. Noticing the amount of bleeding, you calmly express your concern for her, but she continues to say she doesn’t want help. You hesitate to touch her because you are concerned that if you do, she could accuse you of: A) duty to act. B) battery. C) breach of duty. D) assault.
B) battery.
While in the aid room treating a patient with a fractured wrist, the patient tells you that he was skiing on a slope that was too difficult for him, and that he started going too fast and got out of control. You recognize that this information must be documented on the accident report because it provides evidence of: A) assumption of risk. B) contributory negligence. C) willful negligence. D) gross negligence.
B) contributory negligence.
You have just finished your shift, and while driving home still wearing your patrol jacket you come upon a car collision in which people appear to be injured. You recognize that if you approach the collision wearing your patrol jacket, members of the public may have a reasonable expectation that you will provide care. This expectation is known as: A) the absence of negligence. B) moral obligation. C) professional ethics. D) the doctrine of public reliance.
D) the doctrine of public reliance.
Which of the following methods is the best method for ensuring that the treatment rendered by OEC Technicians meets or exceeds customer expectations and national education standards for emergency medical personnel? A) Public education B) Quality improvement C) Continuity of care D) Prevention training
B) Quality improvement
Guidelines developed at the local level by emergency personnel familiar with an area’s medical needs, available resources, system capabilities, and local standard of care are: A) advanced procedures. B) protocols. C) medical attributes. D) policies.
B) protocols.
Which of the following tips is not a part of common radio etiquette? A) Hold the transmit key in for 1-2 seconds before speaking. B) Do not use the patient’s name. C) Include detailed information in a single transmission that takes no longer than 60 seconds. D) Speak directly into the microphone.
C) Include detailed information in a single transmission that takes no longer than 60 seconds.
The seamless delivery of high-quality emergency medical care as a patient transitions from initial contact with an EMT through definitive treatment best describes: A) integration of health services. B) medical direction. C) online medical control. D) continuity of care.
D) continuity of care.
An OEC Technician meets or exceeds the NHTSA national training requirements of: A) an Emergency Medical Responder. B) an advanced Emergency Medical Technician. C) a Paramedic. D) an Emergency Medical Technician.
A) an Emergency Medical Responder.
All of the following are types of quality improvement except: A) recurrent. B) retrospective. C) concurrent. D) prospective.
A) recurrent.
Which of the following characteristics is not a characteristic of indirect medical control? A) Provision through the use of protocols B) Common use for “pre-authorizing” routine and life-saving procedures C) Communication by radio D) Use for expediting patient care
C) Communication by radio
Which of the following is most effective for reducing the incidence of injury or illness in skiing or other outdoor activities? A) Prevention B) Clinical care C) Public access D) Emergency personnel
A) Prevention
For a patient with a suspected spinal injury, the least desirable urgent move for OEC Technicians to use is the: A) blanket drag. B) feet drag. C) shoulder drag. D) underarm-wrist drag.
B) feet drag.
Which of the following questions is not of concern when preparing to move or lift a heavy object? A) What type of terrain is involved? B) Which carrying device will work best? C) How heavy is the object? D) How long will it take to make the move?
D) How long will it take to make the move?
Extremity lifts may not be tolerated by: A) patients with ankle injuries. B) obese and young patients. C) patients with visual impairments. D) elderly patients and patients with respiratory disorders.
D) elderly patients and patients with respiratory disorders.
Ideally an LZ should be flat (horizontal) or have a slope that is less than or equal to: A) a 4-degree pitch. B) a 12-degree pitch. C) an 8-degree pitch. D) a 6-degree pitch.
C) an 8-degree pitch.
Commercially produced products are favored for draw sheet lifts because they generally have: A) handles. B) stitched edges. C) insulating qualities. D) waterproof qualities.
A) handles.
The uphill positioning principle has exceptions. For patients with breathing difficulty the patient should be placed either seated or uphill depending on other injuries. The uphill concept allows easier breathing because: A) air flows more easily through a patient’s nose compared to a head-downhill position. B) the ribs have greater flexibility of movement in the uphill position. C) it calms patients by enabling them to see where they are going during transport. D) of less pressure from the abdominal contents pushing upwards.
D) of less pressure from the abdominal contents pushing upwards.
Which of the following instructions is most important for combining optimal anatomic position with good body mechanics in a power lift? A) Squat down and keep your knees outward at a 45-degree angle. B) Keep your back muscles loose and your head bent forward. C) Maintain a wide stance (at least 24 inches). D) Straighten your legs to lift.
D) Straighten your legs to lift.
The first step in packaging a patient is: A) typically placing the patient’s injury uphill. B) deciding who will be in the handles of the toboggan during transport. C) deciding how to get the patient and equipment off the hill. D) deciding the fastest route of transport.
A) typically placing the patient’s injury uphill