Ch.5 Flashcards

1
Q
​\_\_\_\_\_ are devices that receive transmissions from lower powered sources and rebroadcast them at a higher power and a different frequency.
A.Encoders
B.Mobile Data Terminals
C.Repeaters
D.Decoders
A

C.Repeaters

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2
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As you complete your​ assessment, you place your hand on your elderly​ patient's shoulder. This is an example​ of:
A.gestures.
B.haptics.
C.posture.
D.cultural relativism.
A

B.haptics.

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3
Q
Information that you receive from the patient about your behavior or verbal statements is​ called:
A.reflection.
B.decoding.
C.encoding.
D.feedback.
A

D.feedback.

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4
Q
What power output do most portable radios​ have?
A.1 to 5 watts
B.0.5 to 3 watts
C.25 to 35 watts
D.5 to 10 watts
A

A.1 to 5 watts

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5
Q
Which of the below communication technologies is often used as a​ "backup" system to normal communications used by​ EMS?
A.Mobile radio
B.A base station
C.Mobile phones
D.Digital equipment
A

C.Mobile phones

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6
Q
What part of the EMS radio communication system uses a relatively​ high-power output radio of between 80 and 150​ watts?
A.Mobile radios
B.Portable radios
C.Base stations
D.Transponders
A

C.Base stations

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7
Q
Radio​ communications, which may include patient assessment​ findings, responses to​ interventions, and information from the​ scene, are monitored by​ the:
A.OSHA.
B.EPA.
C.DOT.
D.FCC
A

D.FCC

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8
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Your EMS agency wants to increase the power output of the base station in order to cover a larger area without needing a repeater. Which federal agency is responsible for establishing limitations for power​ output?
A.Federal Communications Commission​ (FCC)
B.International Municipal Signal Association​ (IMSA)
C.Office of Emergency Communications​ (OEC)
D.Warning and Reference Guidance Association

A

A.Federal Communications Commission​ (FCC)

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9
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The medical director is discussing appropriate radio communications with a group of EMTs. Which Federal Communications Commission​ (FCC) regulation should the director include in the​ presentation?
A.System maintenance
B.Licenses individual base station operations
C.Hiring of trained dispatchers
D.Nationwide public safety network

A

B.Licenses individual base station operations

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10
Q
Backup batteries should always be on hand and should be charged to at least
A.25 percent.
B.100 percent.
C.50 percent.
D.75 percent.
A

B.100 percent.

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11
Q
Emergency medical technicians​ (EMTs) need functional communication equipment to talk with
A.dispatch.
B.local fire departments.
C.law enforcement agencies.
D.family members.
A

A.dispatch.

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12
Q
Communication equipment that operates on battery power should be checked
A.monthly.
B.weekly.
C.hourly.
D.daily.
A

D.daily.

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