Chapter 1 Intro to Emergency Medical Care

Question 1

The 1966 National Highway Safety Act charge what department with the development of of EMS standards?

Answer 1

U.S. Department of Transportation

Question 2

What was developed in the 70s to establish professional standards for EMTs?

Answer 2

national registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Question 3

what national program has established an assessment program with a set of standards for EMS?

Answer 3

National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Question 4

What level of EMS training is characterized by providing immediate care for life threatening injuries, controlling the scene and preparing for the arrival of the ambulance?

Answer 4

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Question 5

What level of EMS training is considered the minimum level of certification for ambulance personnel?

Answer 5

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Question 6

What level of EMS training is characterized by the use of advanced airways, monitoring of blood glucose, and administration of some medications which may include IV and IO administration?

Answer 6

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Question 7

What level of EMS training provides the most advanced level of prehospital care?

Answer 7

Paramedics

Question 8

What is the purpose of EMS?

Answer 8

-trained personnel respond and provide care on scene, during transport and at the hospital

Question 9

How many lbs should an EMT be able to lift and carry?

Answer 9

125lbs

Question 10

What term describes a process of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvements?

Answer 10

Quality Improvement

Question 11

What term describes an EMT or other person authorized by a Medical Director to give medications and provide emergency care?

Answer 11

designated agent

Question 12

What term describes a policy issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations?

Answer 12

standing orders

Question 13

What type of standing orders are issued by medical director that allow EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the Medical Director?

Answer 13

Off-line medical direction

Question 14

What type of medical direction is characterized as orders from the on-duty physician given directly to the EMT in the field by radio or phone?

Answer 14

On line medical direction

Question 15

List examples of roles EMTs may play in public safety?

Answer 15

Injury prevention for geriatric patients
Injury prevention for youth
Public vaccination programs
Disease Surveillance