Ch. 2 Flashcards
Which of the following marks the beginning of the modern history of EMS?
A) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
B) Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
C) Publication of the National Standard Curriculum
D) The Highway Safety Act of 1970
B) Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
Until modern times, MOST medical care took place:
A) in specialty clinics.
B) in hospitals.
C) outside of hospitals.
D) at funeral homes.
C) outside of hospitals.
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
In the United States, a rapid increase in the number of hospitals that created a need for civilian ambulance transportation occurred during the:
A) 18th century.
B) 19th century.
C) 20th century.
D) 21st century.
B) 19th century.
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
One of the MOST recent military lessons incorporated into civilian EMS is the increased use of:
A) long spine boards.
B) vacuum splints.
C) therapeutic hypothermia.
D) tourniquets.
D) tourniquets.
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
5) Which of the following provided federal funding for EMS system development?
A) Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973
B) Highway Safety Act of 1970
C) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
D) National Research Council Act
A) Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
The FIRST public CPR courses began during the:
A) 1950s.
B) 1960s.
C) 1970s.
D) 1980s.
B) 1960s.
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
The author of the FIRST paramedic textbook was:
A) Jeff Clawson.
B) R. Adams Cowley.
C) Norman McSwain.
D) Nancy Caroline.
D) Nancy Caroline.
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
________ developed the FIRST set of standardized dispatch protocols in 1978, which have evolved into the widely used Medical Priority Dispatch System.
A) Jeff Clawson
B) R. Adams Cowley
C) Norman McSwain
D) Nancy Caroline
A) Jeff Clawson
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
________ developed the concept of the “Golden Hour” and was instrumental in the development of one of the FIRST air EMS services in the country through the Maryland State Police.
A) Jeff Clawson
B) R. Adams Cowley
C) Norman McSwain
D) Nancy Caroline
B) R. Adams Cowley
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
________ was the founding executive director of the NREMT and instrumental in developing the NAEMT.
A) Rocco Morando
B) James O. Page
C) Peter Safar
D) Norman McSwain
A) Rocco Morando
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
________ introduced the concept of airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs) in CPR in the 1950s.
A) Rocco Morando
B) James O. Page
C) Peter Safar
D) Norman McSwain
C) Peter Safar
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
________ was an EMS pioneer in the Los Angeles County Fire Department and founder of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS).
A) Rocco Morando
B) James O. Page
C) Peter Safar
D) Norman McSwain
B) James O. Page
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
The Statewide Technical Assistance Program Assessment Standards specify that all personnel who staff ambulances MUST be trained to the:
A) emergency medical responder level.
B) emergency medical technician level.
C) advanced emergency medical technician level.
D) paramedic level.
B) emergency medical technician level.
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Objective: 2.3 Briefly explain each of the components of the Technical Assistance Program Assessment Standards.
Which of the following statements regarding the Statewide Technical Assistance Program Assessment Standards requirements for patient transport is CORRECT?
A) EMS providers should participate in public education activities.
B) Adequate communication must allow access by the public to EMS services.
C) A physician is required to provide patient care oversight.
D) The system must provide for safe reliable transportation.
D) The system must provide for safe reliable transportation.
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Objective: 2.3 Briefly explain each of the components of the Technical Assistance Program Assessment Standards.
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians was founded to establish which of the following?
A) An education curriculum for EMT courses
B) Quality oversight of emergency medical services practices
C) Professional standards for emergency medical services personnel
D) Quality Assurance programs for emergency medical services
C) Professional standards for emergency medical services personnel
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Objective: 2.2 Describe key historical events that have shaped the development of EMS systems.
The purpose of the Statewide Technical Assistance Program Assessment Standards is to:
A) set standards to evaluate statewide EMS systems.
B) provide standards for medical direction physicians.
C) provide guidance for development of EMS testing standards.
D) provide funding for trauma system development.
A) set standards to evaluate statewide EMS systems.
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Objective: 2.3 Briefly explain each of the components of the Technical Assistance Program Assessment Standards.
