Chapter 1

Question 1

EMS

Answer 1

(Emergency Medical Services system) A network of community resources and medical personnel that provides emergency medical care to people who are injured or suddenly fall ill

Question 2

PPE

Answer 2

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 3

3 C’s

Answer 3

Check, Call, Care

Question 4

4 parts of Care

Answer 4

unconscious; severe bleeding; not breathing; no pulse

Question 5

Paramedic

Answer 5

Someone with more in-depth training than AEMTs and who can perform all of the former’s duties

Question 6

Scope of Practice

Answer 6

Range of duties and skills that are allowed and expected to be performed when necessary according to the professionals level of training

Question 7

Standing Orders

Answer 7

Protocols issued by the medical director allowing specific skills to be performed or medications to be administered in certain situations

Question 8

ABC

Answer 8

Airway; Breathing; Circulation

Question 9

Levels of EMS Certification

Answer 9

EMR - Emergency medical responder
EMT - Emergency medical technician
AEMT - Advanced emergency medical technician
Paramedic

Question 10

Indirect Medical Control

Answer 10

A type of medical direction including protocol, education, and quality improvement. Does not speak to physician.

Question 11

Direct Medical Control

Answer 11

Speaks directly to physician at the emergency scene.

Question 12

What do you tell the emergency unit?

Answer 12

how you found the victim
what you did
current status