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Reading Comprehension Skills Flashcards

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  1. A passage states: 'The commissioner issued a directive requiring all units to document every patient contact, regardless of outcome.' What does 'regardless of outcome' mean in this context?

    Answer: Every contact must be documented whether or not the patient received treatment

    'Regardless of outcome' means the requirement applies in all cases, no matter what the result of the contact was.

  2. Read: 'Cardiac arrest patients who receive bystander CPR prior to EMS arrival have significantly improved survival rates compared to those who do not.' Which conclusion is best supported?

    Answer: Early CPR by bystanders increases the chance of surviving cardiac arrest

    The passage directly states that bystander CPR prior to EMS arrival leads to significantly improved survival rates.

  3. A protocol reads: 'Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask at 15 LPM for patients presenting with signs of hypoxia; titrate to maintain SpO2 above 94%.' What should you do if SpO2 rises to 99%?

    Answer: Titrate (adjust) the oxygen flow downward

    Titrating means adjusting oxygen delivery to maintain the target SpO2 range, so you would reduce flow if SpO2 exceeds the target.

  4. Which reading strategy is MOST effective when you need to locate a specific fact within a long passage?

    Answer: Scanning headings and keywords to locate the relevant section

    Scanning for keywords and headings allows you to efficiently locate specific information without reading every word.

  5. A memo states: 'Effective immediately, all EMTs must complete the new airway documentation field; failure to do so will result in the report being returned for revision.' What is the PRIMARY purpose of this sentence?

    Answer: To inform EMTs of a new requirement and its consequence for non-compliance

    The sentence announces a new mandatory requirement and states what will happen if it is not followed.

  6. A passage describes two treatment protocols side by side. Which of the following is the BEST approach to compare them?

    Answer: Note differences in indications, dosages, and contraindications for each

    Effective comparison requires identifying key differences in criteria such as indications, dosages, and contraindications.

  7. The word 'contraindicated' in a medical protocol most nearly means:

    Answer: Not appropriate or potentially harmful in a given situation

    Contraindicated means a treatment should not be used because it may be harmful in a particular situation.