PSFA Unit 1 Quiz Posted bynorcalemsjmDecember 28, 2022Posted inUncategorized PSFA Unit 1 Quiz 1 / 15 Arteries carry ________ blood away from the heart, while veins carry ________ blood back to the heart. whole/plasma hypoglycemic/hyperglycemic oxygenated/deoxygenated 2 / 15 The body maintains ________ in every cell of the body by the regular delivery of oxygen and nutrients and removal of waste products. perfusion homeostasis aerobic metabolism 3 / 15 An 85-year-old man complains of chest pain. He has a fast heart rate and a low blood pressure. His skin is pale, cool, and sweaty, and he feels anxious. This patient is showing signs and symptoms of: bradycardia. hyperglycemia. shock. 4 / 15 A patient complains of falling and has a deformity to the lower leg near the ankle. This is most likely to be an injury to the: circulatory system. nervous system. musculoskeletal system. 5 / 15 Which body cavity houses the heart and lungs? Cranial Thoracic Pelvic 6 / 15 A(n) ________ is any emotional or physical demand that causes stress. incident irritant stressor casualty 7 / 15 Body substance isolation (BSI) precautions include: Hepatitis A and B vaccinations. special plastic tents for infectious patients. wearing personal protective equipment. 8 / 15 Standard precautions are specific steps taken to prevent exposure to: Bodily fluids potentially infectious patients. heat or chemical burns 9 / 15 For a lawsuit alleging negligence to be successful, the following four elements must be established EXCEPT: Duty to Act Breach of Duty Causation HIPAA violation 10 / 15 ________ must alert authorities to certain events or conditions that they either know or suspect have occurred, such as child or elder abuse. EMRs only Mandated Reporters Paramedics only 11 / 15 Certain states have ________ laws that protect care providers from civil liability for delivering care, as long as it is to their level of training and the best of their ability. Innocent Bystander Good Samaritan Duty of Care 12 / 15 Ethics are the ________ that guide a person’s right, good, and proper behavior. laws protocols moral principals 13 / 15 Unlawful physical contact with a patient is called: negligence battery harassment 14 / 15 The scope of practice for an EMS provider is defined by ________ statutes and regulations. National State or local medical 15 / 15 The term ________ means the chain of human resources and services linked together to provide continuous emergency care from the scene to the medical facility. EMT resources emergency services EMS Sytem NameCertification/License NumberEmail Your score is 0% Restart quiz Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...