EMS Systems
What does "EMS" stand for?
Emergency Medical Services
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
Standing orders or medical direction
What is the number one concern when on scene?
Your safety
Problems that occur in the prehospital phase of the EMS operation are most often related to:
A) EMRs functioning above their level of training.
B) delayed response times to the scene by EMTs.
C) failure of the dispatcher to obtain accurate information.
D) a lack of control and coordination of resources and personnel.
a lack of control and coordination of resources and personnel.
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training?
A) Oral glucose for hypoglycemia
B) Automated external defibrillation
C) Intranasal medication administration
D) Use of a manually triggered ventilator
Automated external defibrillation
What is the definition of EMS?
System that represents combined efforts of professionals and agencies to provide pre-hospital care to the sick and injured.
EMRs such as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers are an integral part of the EMS system because:
they often arrive at the scene before the ambulance and EMTs.
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to what?
HIPPA
Roles and responsibilities of the EMR include all of the following, _except_:
A) prompt and safe response to the scene.
B) ensuring the safety of self and others.
C) transporting the patient to the hospital.
D) adequately assessing every patient.
transporting the patient to the hospital.
Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
offline
What is an AED?
Automated External Defibrillator
The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation.
human resources department
You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a transport will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an example of what?
Patient Advocacy
When documenting the events of an emergency call, the EMR should include the:
A) names of all personnel at the scene.
B) treatment provided by the paramedics.
C) diagnosis provided by the paramedics.
D) treatment provided before EMS arrival.
treatment provided before EMS arrival.
A positive TB skin test indicates that:
you have been exposed to TB.
What are the 4 levels of EMS providers?
EMR (Emergency Medical Responder)
EMTB (Basic Emergency Medical Technician)
EMTA (Advanced)
EMTP (Paramedic)
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the:
medical director
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):
paramedic
Which of the following is an example of an injury or illness prevention program?
A) One-rescuer CPR
B) Alcohol awareness
C) Bleeding control
D) Field triage training
Alcohol awareness
The _most_ important consideration at the scene of a hazardous materials incident is:
ensuring personal safety
Title of the physician that delegates to the EMT to provide medical care in the field.
Medical Control Director
According to the _National EMS Scope of Practice Model_, an EMT should be able to:
A) assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
B) insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids.
C) administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route.
D) interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
Continuing education in EMS serves to:
maintain, update, and expand the EMT’s knowledge and skills.
Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS?
A) A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device
B) A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed nitroglycerin
C) A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental oxygen
D) A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac chest pain
A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device
What should you do before attempting to access a patient trapped in a vehicle?
ensure the vehicle is stable