Chapter 1 Flashcards
EMR
basic Emergency care and operations
manning the scene
initiating immediate life saving care
may perform roles under supervision
Course 50 to 60 hours
EMT
additional depth in Emergency care and transport
Not always first to arrive
Initial stabilization of scene and fundamental care
Primary link between emergency scene and hospital
Course 150 to 200 hours
AEMT
ALS(Advanced life support)
IV(intravenous therapy)
Advanced airway management
medication administration
selective emergency intervention for better out come
Course 200 to 400 hours
Paramedic
Focus on ALS (advanced life support)
diagnostic and treatment
Course 1,000 to 2,000 hours
The Star of life
Detection
Reporting
Response
On-scene care
care in transit
Transfer to definitive care
EMS Origins from?
1966 Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (Know now as DHHS Department of Health and Human Services) Enacted?
Emergency Medical Services Development of 1973
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons publish?
Emergency Care and Transportation of the sick and injured in 1971(The Orange Book)
DOT did what in regards to EMS?
developed the first curriculum to serve as the guideline
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) created what that established a plan to standardize the levels of EMS
EMS Agenda 2050
what dictates the minimum skills required of each level of EMS provider
National EMS Scope of Practice Model
How often does the NREMT surveys EMS providers to understand the current real world practice out of hospital
Every 5 years
What type of emergency transport what found in the early times of EMS expect in the few urban areas?
Local funeral home would use their hearse that would be converted in a cot.
What does Title I of the ADA protects
EMTs seeking gainful employment under many circumstances
In the overall scheme of prehospital medicine, what are the primary roles and responsibilities of an EMT?
. The primary roles and responsibilities of an EMT relate to being prepared for a call, emergency vehicle operation, scene safety, patient access and assessment, emergency medical care, emotional support of patient/others, and maintaining continuity of care by working with other medical professionals. It also involves being an on-scene leader, obtaining additional resources as needed, resolving emergency incidents, maintaining privacy/confidentiality, and upholding medical/legal standards. Additional roles may involve performing administrative support duties, participating in community relations, maintaining professional development, and contributing to the EMT profession.
What are the components of a people-centered EMS system?
The components outlined in the EMS Agenda 2050 include clinical care that is comprehensive, quality, convenient, evidence-based, efficient, and well-rounded, as well as promoting preventive care and comprehensive, easily accessible patient records.
Professional attributes include which of the following?
A. Integrity, relying only on one’s self, taking charge
B. Blaming others, ignoring team members, lying
C. Honest behavior; a clean, well-groomed persona; respecting others
D. Placing your needs above the patient’s care, listening to your patient, performing multiple tasks safely
C
Why is EMS research a vital part in the evolution of patient management?
Research provides data that identify treatments that are beneficial and/or lifesaving for trauma patients and those that
are not. Participation in EMS research empowers the EMT to help shape the future of trauma care.
An example of teamwork and diplomacy is:
A. using your persona to project a sense of personal superiority to patients.
B. being able to communicate while giving respect to the listener.
C. acknowledging that others are not in high regard or importance.
D. delegating multiple tasks only occasionally to ensure efficiency and safety
B
. The roles and responsibilities of an EMT include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. performing a patient assessment.
B. upholding medical and legal standards.
C. providing legal advice to patients.
D. ensuring and protecting patient privacy.
C
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
A. Cardiac arrest management
B. Administering vaccines
C. Teaching pool safety when finding someone who slipped and fell near a pool by running
D. Teaching safety in schools
C
What is the primary role of the EMT?
A. Provide appropriate medical care
B. Diagnose the patient’s condition
C. Ensure personal safety
D. Provide transport to the closest hospital
C
This act of legislation protects people with disabilities from being denied access to programs and services that are provided by
state or local governments.
A. Ryan White Act
B. Marchman Act
C. Equal Rights Amendment
D. Americans with Disabilities Act
D
Which of the phases of being an emergency health care provider is continuous?
A. Continuing medical education
B. Teaching EMS courses
C. Pursuing an advanced degree
D. Completing weekly drug screening
A
Which of the following agencies is the federal source for the model EMT scope of practice and education standards?
A. Department of Health and Human Services
B. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
C. Federal Emergency Management Agency
D. Department of Transportation
B
