Chapter 1 - Introduction to Emergency Medical Care

Question 1

In addition to Trauma Centers, what are some other hospitals that specialize in the care of certain conditions and patients?

Answer 1

Burn Centers, Pediatric Centers, Cardiac Centers and Stroke Centers

Question 2

Policies or protocols issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations are known as what?

Answer 2

Standing Orders

Question 3

Medical techniques or practices that are supported by scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy, rather than merely on supposition and tradition are described as what?

Answer 3

Evidence-Based

Question 4

Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT:

Answer 4

Personal Safety - Safety of the crew, patient and bystanders - Patient Assessment - Patient Care - Lifting and Moving - Transport - Transfer of Care - Patient Advocacy

Question 5

As an EMT, your authority to give medications and provide emergency care is actually an extension of the Medical Director’s license to practice medicine. This makes you what?

Answer 5

Designated Agent

Question 6

What are the four levels of EMS training and certification?

Answer 6

1. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
3. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
4. Paramedic

Question 7

There is a chain of human resources that make up the EMS system. What makes up this chain, starting with the patient?

Answer 7

The Patient - Calling 911 - Emergency Medical Dispatch - Emergency Medical Responders - EMTs and Paramedics - Emergency Department Staff - Allied Health Staff

Question 8

Lists or steps for assessment and interventions to be performed in different situations are called what?

Answer 8

Protocols

Question 9

Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone are called what?

Answer 9

On-line Medical direction

Question 10

Which system has the capability of automatically identifying the caller’s phone number and location so that if a phone is disconnected or the patient loses consciousness, the dispatcher will still be able to send emergency personnel to the scene?

Answer 10

Enhanced 911

Question 11

Personal Traits of a Good EMT:

Answer 11

Pleasant - Sincere - Cooperative - Resourceful - A Self Starter - Emotionally Stable - Able to Lead - Neat and Clean - Of Good Moral Character and Respectful - In Control of Personal Habits - Good Communication - Listening Skills - Nonjudgmental and Fair

Question 12

Research impacts EMS to focus on improving _______ ________, or the long-term survival of patients.

Answer 12

Patient Outcomes

Question 13

The Medical Director issues a standing order that allows EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the Medical Director or another physician. This kind of “behind the scenes” medical direction is called what?

Answer 13

Off-line Medical Direction

Question 14

Who is the physician who assumes the ultimate responsibility for the patient-care aspects of the EMS system?

Answer 14

Medical Director

Question 15

Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director is called what?

Answer 15

Medical Direction

Question 16

This system allows telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed.

Answer 16

The 911 System

Question 17

Which concept consists of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying aspects of the system that require improvement?

Answer 17

Quality Improvement