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1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the twenty-first century? A) Third-party biller B) Managed health care C) Health promotion D) Internet education 2) Safety inspections, accident prevention programs, and medical screening of employees are some of the responsibilities for paramedics working in: A) Industrial medicine B) Community clinics C) Correctional institutions D) Sports medicine 3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic? A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine. B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done. C) It is the base and beginning of one’s professional education, not the end. D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase. 4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic’s professional obligation? A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette B) Placing the system’s well-being above that of the patient C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols D) Following long-standing traditions in practice 5) A major advance in the development of EMS as a true health care profession was the: A) Formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians B) The 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards C) Premiere of the television show Emergency! D) Establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam 6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic’s skill competency is true? A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality. D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency. 7) The paramedic’s right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other related tasks falls on the license of: A) The EMS system medical director B) The state secretary of health C) The receiving hospital personnel D) The state medical director 8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their: A) Team physicians B) Physical therapists C) Athletic trainers D) Rehabilitation programs 9) Paramedics should always provide care: A) With the intent of transporting all patients B) Only when there is a legitimate patient complaint C) Without regard to a patient’s ability to pay D) With the goal of minimizing on-scene time 10) The paramedic’s role has expanded to include ________ because of the need to move ill/injured patients from one health care facility to another for specialized care. A) Hospital emergency departments B) Critical care transport C) Corrections medicine D) Helicopter EMS 1