Chapters 1-4 Flashcards
How many key attributes are there in an integrated EMS system?
14
An EMR can do all except: defibrilation Oxygen administration medical administration bleeding contrl
medical administration
This position is involved in quality improvement and protocol development.
Medical Director
What is the most appropriate specialty hospital for a patient in a serious vehicle crash?
Trauma center
The highest level EMS provider is
Paramedic
One of the most important components of the medical-legal standards in patient care is:
confidentiality
EMR care is usually authorized by:
state laws
The place 911 calls are answered is called:
public safety answering point
EMR’s top priority at the scene of an emergency
Personal safety
Attribute of the demeanor of professionalism of an EMR
respect
National model that defines the scope of care for all levels of EMS training
scope of practice
network of resources from 911 to emergency department
Emergency Medical Services
Dynamic system for continually evaluating and improving care
Quality Improvement
Receives the emergency call at a public safety answering point
Emergency Medical Dispatchers
An emergency communication system that automatically records a caller’s phone number and location
enhanced 911 system
