Ch2 Practice Questions Flashcards
A network of specially trained personnel, equipment, facilities, and other resources that respond to medical emergencies—regardless of cause, location, or the patient’s ability to pay—best describes:
A) a community wellness program.
B) a health care system.
C) an emergency care system.
D) a public health system.
A network of specially trained personnel, equipment, facilities, and other resources that respond to medical emergencies—regardless of cause, location, or the patient’s ability to pay—best describes:
C) an emergency care system.
Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Chapter Overview Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 24 Objective: 2-1
Which of the following levels of emergency personnel emphasizes the provision of immediate life-saving treatment and stabilization to critically ill or injured patients while waiting for additional emergency response?
A) Emergency medical technician
B) Emergency medical responder
C) Advanced emergency medical technician
D) Critical care responder
Which of the following levels of emergency personnel emphasizes the provision of immediate life-saving treatment and stabilization to critically ill or injured patients while waiting for additional emergency response?
B) Emergency medical responder
Ans: B Complexity: Easy Ahead: Levels of Emergency Personnel Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 27 Objective: 2-2
An OEC technician meets or exceeds the NHTSA national training requirements of:
A) an emergency medical technician.
B) an advanced emergency medical technician.
C) a paramedic.
D) an emergency medical responder.
An OEC technician meets or exceeds the NHTSA national training requirements of:
D) an emergency medical responder.
Ans: D Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Levels of Emergency Personnel Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 27 Objective: 2-2
Most emergency care systems deploy personnel to emergencies using a stratified approach based on the patient’s condition or anticipated needs. Which of the following lists presents the normal order of deployment of responders?
A) EMT, AEMT, EMR, paramedic
B) EMR, AEMT, paramedic, EMT
C) EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic
D) AEMT, paramedic, EMT, EMR
Most emergency care systems deploy personnel to emergencies using a stratified approach based on the patient’s condition or anticipated needs. Which of the following lists presents the normal order of deployment of responders? A) EMT, AEMT, EMR, paramedic B) EMR, AEMT, paramedic, EMT C) EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic D) AEMT, paramedic, EMT, EMR
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Levels of Emergency Personnel Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 27 Objective: 2-2
Which of the following is not one of the four nationally recognized prehospital emergency care provider levels?
A) Emergency medical technician
B) Advanced emergency medical technician
C) Outdoor emergency care technician
D) Emergency medical responder
Which of the following is not one of the four nationally recognized prehospital emergency care provider levels? A) Emergency medical technician B) Advanced emergency medical technician C) Outdoor emergency care technician D) Emergency medical responder
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Levels of Emergency Personnel Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 27 Objective: 2-2
Many emergency care systems deploy personnel to emergencies using a tiered approach. OEC technicians are most likely deployed in which tier?
A) Tier 1
B) Tier 2
C) Tier 3
D) Tier 4
Many emergency care systems deploy personnel to emergencies using a tiered approach. OEC technicians are most likely deployed in which tier? A) Tier 1 B) Tier 2 C) Tier 3 D) Tier 4
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Levels of Emergency Personnel Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 29 Objective: 2-2
Critical care providers who bring advanced life support equipment, therapies, and interventions to the scene are typically deployed in what tier?
A) Tier 1
B) Tier 2
C) Tier 3
D) Tier 4
Critical care providers who bring advanced life support equipment, therapies, and interventions to the scene are typically deployed in what tier? A) Tier 1 B) Tier 2 C) Tier 3 D) Tier 4
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Levels of Emergency Personnel Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 29 Objective: 2-2
The seamless delivery of high-quality emergency medical care as patient transitions from initial contact with an EMT through definitive treatment best describes:
A) medical direction.
B) continuity of care.
C) integration of health services.
D) online medical control.
. The seamless delivery of high-quality emergency medical care as patient transitions from initial contact with an EMT through definitive treatment best describes: A) medical direction. B) continuity of care. C) integration of health services. D) online medical control.
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Continuity of Care Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 29 Objective: 2-1
Which of the following choices is not an example of direct medical oversight?
A) Telephone communication
B) Physical presence of a physician
C) Written protocols
D) Video conferencing
Which of the following choices is not an example of direct medical oversight? A) Telephone communication B) Physical presence of a physician C) Written protocols D) Video conferencing
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Medical Oversight in Emergency Care Systems Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 34 Objective: 2-3
Which of the following characteristics is not a characteristic of indirect medical control?
A) Communication by radio
B) Use for expediting patient care
C) Common use for “preauthorizing” routine and life-saving procedures
D) Provision through the use of protocols
Which of the following characteristics is not a characteristic of indirect medical control?
A) Communication by radio
B) Use for expediting patient care
C) Common use for “preauthorizing” routine and life-saving procedures
D) Provision through the use of protocols
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Medical Oversight in Emergency Care Systems Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 34-35 Objective: 2-3
Guidelines developed at the local level by emergency personnel familiar with an area’s medical needs, available resources, system capabilities, and local standard of care are:
A) protocols.
B) policies.
C) advanced procedures.
D) medical attributes.
Guidelines developed at the local level by emergency personnel familiar with an area’s medical needs, available resources, system capabilities, and local standard of care are: A) protocols. B) policies. C) advanced procedures. D) medical attributes.
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Emergency Care Protocols Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 35 Objective: 2-3
Written instructions that indicate what should be done in a given situation are best described as:
A) regulations.
B) protocols.
C) indirect medical oversight.
D) direct medical oversight.
Written instructions that indicate what should be done in a given situation are best described as: A) regulations. B) protocols. C) indirect medical oversight. D) direct medical oversight.
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Emergency Care Protocols Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 35 Objective: 2-3
The reason it is important that OEC technicians participate in quality improvement programs in services in which they work or volunteer is:
A) to guarantee that the public receives quality emergency medical care.
B) to identify changes that, if needed, will ensure the future care a patient receives in is accordance with local protocols and guidelines.
C) to ensure that individuals making false calls for help are prosecuted.
D) to identify problem employees and create a corrective action plan for them.
The reason it is important that OEC technicians participate in quality improvement programs in services in which they work or volunteer is:
A) to guarantee that the public receives quality emergency medical care.
B) to identify changes that, if needed, will ensure the future care a patient receives in is accordance with local protocols and guidelines.
C) to ensure that individuals making false calls for help are prosecuted.
D) to identify problem employees and create a corrective action plan for them.
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Quality Improvement in Emergency Care Systems Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 35 Objective: 2-4
Which of the following methods is the best method for ensuring that the treatment rendered by OEC technicians meets or exceeds customer expectations and national education standards for emergency medical personnel?
A) Public education
B) Prevention training
C) Continuity of care
D) Quality improvement
Which of the following methods is the best method for ensuring that the treatment rendered by OEC technicians meets or exceeds customer expectations and national education standards for emergency medical personnel? A) Public education B) Prevention training C) Continuity of care D) Quality improvement
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Quality Improvement in Emergency Care Systems Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Emergency Medical Care Systems Feedback: 35 Objective: 2-4
