EMS Systems Flashcards
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders?
A. Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS care.
B. The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control.
C. A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic patient.
D. Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for permission to give activated charcoal.
B
Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
Medical director
Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence. You should:
A. immediately gain access to the patient.
B. carefully enter the house and then call the police.
C. retreat to a safe place until the police arrive.
D. tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care.
C
Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
A. Periodic review of run reports
B. Discussion of needs for improvement
C. Negative feedback given to those who make mistakes while on a call
D. Remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical director
C
All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical director, EXCEPT:
A. evaluating patient insurance information.
B. serving as a liaison to the medical community.
C. ensuring that the appropriate standards are met by EMTs.
D. ensuring appropriate EMT education and continuing training.
A
Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person for EMS certification?
A. A misdemeanor committed at age 17
B. Driving under the influence of alcohol
C. Possessing a valid driver’s license from another state
D. A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with hearing aids
B
Which of the following should be the EMT’s highest priority?
A. Controlling severe bleeding
B. Maintaining a patient’s airway
C. Ensuring patient safety
D. Ensuring personal safety
D
A patient who requires cardiac monitoring in the field would require, at a minimum, which level of EMS provider?
A. EMR B. EMT
C. Paramedic D. AEMT
C
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided by standing orders?
Perform life saving intervention
What disqualifies an EMT Most:
Driving under the influence of alcohol
What level of care is required for cardiac monitoring?
Paramedic
What is an EMT and what can they do?
Emergency Medical Technician:
Training in basic life support such as-
Automated external defibrillation
Airway adjuncts
Medication assistance
What is an AEMT and what can they do?
Advanced EMT (training in advanced life support):
Intravenous (IV) therapy
Administration of certain emergency medications
What can a paramedic do?
They have extensive ALS training-
Endotracheal intubation
Emergency pharmacology
Cardiac monitoring
Duties of Senior EMS officials
Administrative tasks:
Scheduling
Personnel
Budgets
Purchasing
Vehicle maintenance
