EMS Quiz 1 Flashcards
What is the Lowest Level of EMS Training?
EMR (Emergency Medical Responder)
What is the highest level of EMS training?
Paramedic
What are protocols?
The steps that are taken during a given situation
What are standing orders?
What is online medical direction?
Who is responsible for any on scene safety of the EMS providers?
All emergency care providers are responsible for scene safety.
What are the items included for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?
Gloves, glasses/goggles, gown,
What is the most common bloodborne pathogen?
Hepatitis B
What is a Pathogen?
A bacteria that causes the host to get an illness.
How is Hepatitis A spread?
How is Hepatitis B spread?
How is Hepatitis C spread?
How is HIV spread?
How is Tuberculosis spread?
How is the flu spread?