Chapter 1- EMS systems

Question 1

EMS is a

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system

Question 2

after you pass the certification exam, you are eligible to apply for …

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state licensure

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EMT training

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basic life support

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AEMT training

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life support (ALS)

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paramedic training

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ALS

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(americans with disabilities act-ADA- of 1990) prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to

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the disabled

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efforts are under way to … of EMS education nationally

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standardize levels

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(levels of training) state level: … regulate EMS provider operations

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laws

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medical director

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daily oversight to EMS

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(components of EMS system) medical direction: a physician medical director authorizes EMTs to provide … in the field

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medical care

Question 11

(components of EMS system) medical direction
appropriate care is described in .. and …:
… are described in a comprehensive guide delineating the EMT’s cope of practice
.. are part of protocols and designate what the EMT is required to do for a specific complaint or condition

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standing orders; protocols; protocols; standing orders

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(components of EMS system) medical directions

providers are not required to consult medical direction before implementing ..

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standing orders

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(components of EMS system) medical direction

the medical director is the ongoing working liaison between the …, …, and the EMTs in service

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medical community; hospitals

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… (indirect): standing orders, training, supervision

… (direct): physician directions given over the phone/radio

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off-line; online; off-line; online

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integrity: acting consistently; maintaining a firm adherence to a code of

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hoenst behavior

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..; being aware of and thoughtful toward theneeds of others

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empathy

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self-motivation: discovering problems and solving them without

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someone directing you

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appearance and hygiene: using your persona to project a sense of …, …, …, and ..

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trust; professionalism; knowledge; compassion

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self-confidence: knowing what you know and knowing what you don’t; being abe to

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ask for help

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…: perofmring or delergating multiple tasks while ensuring efficiency and safety

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time management

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…: understanding others and amking yourself understood

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communicatiosn

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…: being able to work with others; knowing your place within a team; communicating while giving respect to the listener

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Teamwork and diplomacy

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…: holding others in high regard or importance; understanding that others are more important than you

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Respect

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…: constantly keeping the needs of the patient at the center of care

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Patient advocacy

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…: paying attention to details; making sure that what is being done for the patient is done as safely as possible

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Careful delivery of care

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protection of patient privacy has drawn national attention with the passage of the …

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)