Chapter 1 Emergency Medical Care Systems, Research, & Public Health

Question 1

provides both basic and limited advance emergency medical care and transportation to a patient in prehospital environment

Answer 1

Advanced Emergency medical technician (AEMT)

Question 2

Protects individuals with a documented disability from being denied initial or continued employment based on their disability

Answer 2

American with Disability Act (ADA)

Question 3

similar to the first responder level, provides immediate lifesaving care to patients who have accessed the EMS system while awaiting response from a higher-level EMS practitioner.

Answer 3

Emergency Medical Responder

Question 4

provides basic emergency medical care and transportation to patients who access the EMS system

Answer 4

Emergency Medical Technician

Question 5

Emergency Medical Service System

Answer 5

EMS system

Question 6

focuses on research to provide clear evidence that certain procedures, medication, and equipment improve patient outcome.

Answer 6

evidence-based medicine

Question 7

the primary charge of the medical director is developing & stabling the guidelines under which EMS personnel function

Answer 7

medical direction

Question 8

Is a physician who is legally responsible for the clinical and patient care aspects of the ems system

Answer 8

medical director

Question 9

the emerging term that more comprehensively describes the EMS system medical director’s responsibilities.

Answer 9

medical oversight

Question 10

is provided through a set of predetermined, written guidelines that allow EMT’s to use their judgment to administer emergency medical care according to written guidelines without having to contact a physician

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off-line medical direction

Question 11

require an EMT acquire permission from a physician via cell phone, telephone, or radio communication prior to administering specific emergency care.

Answer 11

on-line medical direction

Question 12

scope of practice includes the skills performed by the EMT & AEMT with the addition of more advanced assessment and patient management skulls and provision of the highest level of prehospital care

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Paramedic

Question 13

emergency medical treatment given to a patient before they are transported to a hospital or care facility

Answer 13

prehospital care

Question 14

comprise a full set of guidelines that define the entire scope of medical care( triage, treatment, transport, destination)

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protocols

Question 15

also known as continuous quality improvement (CQI) is a system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of EMS.

Answer 15

quality improvement (QI)

Question 16

are a subset of protocols that do not require real-time physician input.

Answer 16

standing orders

Question 17

name some of the roles and responsibility of the EMT

Answer 17

maintain vehicle and equipment readiness
Ensure safety of the EMS crew, the bystanders, and patient at the scene
operate emergency vehicle
assess the patient
provide emergency care
safely life and move a patient
prepare oral and written reports
safely transport the patient
transfer patient care
perform record keeping and data collection
serve as a patient advocate
provide emotional support to the patient, relatives, and other a the scene
integrate the EMS service with other emergency and nonemergency services
resolve the emergency incident
maintain medical and legal standards
provide administrative support
enhance professional development
develop and maintain community relations

Question 18

Name some of the Characteristics of professional behavior for EMT’S

Answer 18

Integrity
Empathy
self-motivation
professional appearance and hygiene
self-confident
effective time management
good verbal and written communication skills
teamwork and diplomacy
respect for patients, coworkers, and other health care professionals
patient advocate
careful delivery of services