EMS

Question 1

first on the scene of an emergency

They are trained to perform CPR, spine immobilization, and hemorrhage control and to use auto-injectors, automated external defibrillators, and other basic interventions while awaiting an ambulance

Answer 1

Emergency medical responders

Question 2

part of an ambulance crew.

Their training includes oxygen administration, CPR, hemorrhage control, and patient extrication, immobilization, and transportation.

Answer 2

Emergency medical technicians

Question 3

They assist patients in using some of their own medications and can administer certain over-the-counter medications.

Answer 3

Emergency medical technicians

Question 4

training includes additional assessment skills plus placement of IVs and SUPRAGLOTIC airway devices and administration of some medications.

Answer 4

Advanced emergency medical technician

Question 5

have the highest skill level

Answer 5

Paramedics

Question 6

function under a designated physician’s supervision

Answer 6

Paramedics

Question 7

carry equipment appropriate for personnel trained at the emergency medical technician level, such as automated external defibrillators, oxygen, bag-mask ventilation devices, immobilization and splinting devices, and wound dressings.

Answer 7

Basic life support ambulances

Question 8

Basic life support ambulances

They carry few medications and cannot transport patients requiring______ OR __________.

Answer 8

IVs or cardiac monitoring

Question 9

equipped for advanced emergency medical technicians or paramedics, including IV fluids and medications, intubation equipment, cardiac monitors, and pulse oximeters.

Answer 9

Advanced life support ambulances

Question 10

Fifteen Key Elements of EMS Systems Defined by U.S. EMS Systems Act of 1973

Answer 10