Chapter 1: Introduction to Emergency Medical Services Flashcards
Most states require refresher training for EMTs every:
2 to 4 years
Who is accountable for the activities of EMS personnel within the EMS system?
Medical Director
Which is NOT a role or responsibility for an EMT?
Providing medical direction
What is the first concern of an EMT?
Personal safety
A policy set by an EMS Medical Director that allows EMTs to administer Naloxone to patients in certain circumstances without speaking to the physician is an example of a(n):
Standing order
An order from an EMS system’s on-duty physician given by radio or phone is an example of:
On-line medical direction
The level of EMS training in which the emphasis is on activating the EMS system and controlling immediate life-threatening emergencies is:
EMR
A good personal trait for an EMT is someone who:
Is nonjudgmental
Lists of steps, such as assessment and interventions, to be performed in different situations by EMS personnel are known as:
Protocols
Which of the following is a way for an EMT to have a role in the quality improvement (QI) process?
Continue their education
What is an example of EMS being involved in public health?
Public vaccination programs
What is the outcome of medical research for EMS?
Evidence-based techniques
The type of specialty hospital in which surgery teams are available on a round-the-clock basis is the:
Trauma center
Which system has the capability of automatically identifying the caller’s phone number and location?
Enhanced 911
The process of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying aspects of the EMS system that require improvement is known as:
Quality improvement
