chapter 1

Question 1

first responder

Answer 1

first medically trained person to arrive on the scene of an emergency

Question 2

initial care

Answer 2

1. EMT
2. paramedics
3. nurse & physicians
4. other health professionals

Question 3

EMS system

Answer 3

1. reporting
2. dispatch
3. first response
4. EMS response

Question 4

reporting

Answer 4

the public safety answering point is contacted

Question 5

dispatch

Answer 5

appropriate equipment & personnel are dispatched to the scene

Question 6

first response

Answer 6

law enforcement officers & firefighters are likely to be on the scene

Question 7

EMS response

Answer 7

an ambulance staffed by EMT basics, EMT intermediates or paramedics should arrive shortly thereafter

Question 8

basic goals of first responder

Answer 8

1. evaluate / stabilize & treat patients using a minimum of specialized equipment
2. improvise
3. help EMT’s & paramedics when they arrive on scene

Question 9

first responders operate in variety settings

Answer 9

1. high population ( urban areas) differ sharply from rural areas ( open areas )
2. regional variations in climate require you to use DIFFERENT skills & equipment in treating patients
3. supplemental skills may be required in different regions in MA

Question 10

physician or medical director

Answer 10

leader of the medical team
* daniel muse MD - MPTC medical director

Question 11

direct or off-line medical control the physician

Answer 11

• reviews medical calls
• helps set medical policies & procedures

Question 12

your certification requirements

Answer 12

• continuing education over 3 years ( 4 hours per year )
• BLS ( CPR): re-certification is required by law in MA to be conducted bi-annually