Question 1

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. trends in the EMS community B. opinions from a core group of cardiologists C. evidence-based research D. theories ready for field trial

Accepted Answer

C. evidence-based research

Question 2

As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. the transport time to the hospital. B. medical director approval. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the patient's condition.

Accepted Answer

B. medical director approval.

Question 3

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. Select one: A. facilitate a national EMS labor group B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director C. reduce expenses at the local and state levels D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States

Accepted Answer

D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States

Question 4

Online medical control requires __________. Select one: A. the presence of an advanced-level provider B. phone or radio contact with the medical director C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call D. written protocols approved by medical control

Accepted Answer

B. phone or radio contact with the medical director

Question 5

Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________. Select one: A. an EMS agency's fiscal resources B. EMS research C. the experiences of EMTs D. the opinions of physicians

Accepted Answer

B. EMS research

Question 6

The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________. Select one: A. time management B. patient empathy C. integrity D. patient advocacy

Accepted Answer

A. time management

Question 7

The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________. Select one: A. diplomacy B. self-motivation C. self-confidence D. time management

Accepted Answer

B. self-motivation

Question 8

The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. ``` Select one: A. communication B. self-confidence C. scene leadership D. teamwork and diplomacy ```

Accepted Answer

A. communication

Question 9

The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on: Select one: A. EMS research. B. regional trauma guidelines. C. the lead EMT's decision. D. local protocols.

Accepted Answer

A. EMS research.

Question 10

The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________. Select one: A. CQI B. APGAR C. HIPAA D. DCAP

Accepted Answer

C. HIPAA

Question 11

What is an EMT's primary service area? Select one: A. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates C. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call

Accepted Answer

B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates

Question 12

What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? Select one: A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments. B. Follow the agency's written protocols. C. Deviate from established standards when necessary. D. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times.

Accepted Answer

B. Follow the agency's written protocols.

Question 13

Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? Select one: A. EMT B. AEMT C. EMR D. Paramedic

Accepted Answer

A. EMT

Question 14

Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? Select one: A. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients B. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients C. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured D. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting

Accepted Answer

C. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured

Question 15

Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers? Select one: A. Automatic transport ventilators B. Multilumen airways C. Needle decompression D. Automated external defibrillator

Accepted Answer

D. Automated external defibrillator

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Chapter 1 - EMS Systems Flashcards

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