EMS System Basics
EMS stands for what?
Emergency Medical Services
Name the level of EMS provider that is an EMT?
What is an Entry-level professional provider
What is the difference between paramedic training and EMT training?
What is More advanced and longer
Name the piece of equipment used to move patients safely?
What is a Stretcher (gurney)
What does patient confidentiality mean?
What is keeping patient information private
What is part of the EMS System?
Ambulances, personnel, and communication systems
Name the task is an EMT is trained to perform?
What is taking vital signs
Name the skill that is typically unique to paramedics?
What is administering advanced medications
EMS providers where gloves because of what?
What is to prevent the spread of infection
What principle must EMS providers base their treatment of patients on?
What is medical need
The main purpose of the EMS system is?
To provide emergency care and transport
EMTs most commonly work where?
What is ambulances and emergency scenes
What are paramedics trained to interpret what?
What is Heart rhythms (ECGs)
Name a device that is used to assist breathing?
What is Bag-valve mask (BVM) or Mask
Why is teamwork important in EMS?
What is improves patient care and safety
Name the people or person that usually coordinates EMS responses to emergencies?
What is Emergency dispatchers
What authority do EMTs usually work under?
What is a Medical Director
Tell me where do paramedics provide care?
What is at emergency scenes and during transport
What is the purpose of seat belts in an ambulance?
What is safety during transport
If an EMS provider makes a mistake, what should they do?
What is report it according to protocol
What type of calls do EMS providers most often respond to?
What is medical emergencies and injuries
Name the key responsibility of an EMT?
What is Patient assessment and basic treatment
What type of medical provider are paramedics considered to be?
What is advanced prehospital care providers
Why must equipment be secured inside an ambulance?
What is to prevent injury during sudden stops
Why is continuing education important in EMS?
What is to maintain skills and stay updated