EMS Systems / Workforce Wellness and Safety

Question 1

EMS had its origins in 1966 with the publication of what commonly known report?

Answer 1

Accidental Death and Disability: the Neglected Disease of Modern Society
(The White paper report)

Question 2

What are your body’s three sources of fuel?

Answer 2

Carbs, fats and proteins

Question 3

The text states that errors made by EMTs come from three possible sources, list one of these three sources

Answer 3

Inadequate assessment

Communication failures

Protocol deviation

Question 4

How is CQI beneficial to an EMT?

Answer 4

Promotes a culture of continuous improvement for both the EMT and organizations

(Continuous Quality Improvement)

Question 5

What is the function of the medical director?

Answer 5

Responsible for medical leadership and quality of care of an EMS Agency

Question 6

Which level(s) of training can administer medications?

Answer 6

All (EMR, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic)

Question 7

The use of which device has had the most dramatic impact on prehospital emergency care?

Answer 7

AED

Question 8

Which organ is affected by Hepatitis C and B viruses

Answer 8

Liver

Question 9

Prolonged or excessive stress has been proven to be a strong contributor to several chronic illnesses. List two of these chronic ailments seen in EMS professionals.

Answer 9

PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, Compassion Fatigue

Question 10

The text states that the key to being a good EMT and providing high-quality care is:

Answer 10

To always provide what is best for the patient

Effective assessment and decision-making

Question 11

What is the most simple and effective way for EMS personnel to control disease transmission?

Answer 11

Hand washing

Question 12

Positive stress, such as exercise, as well as negative forms of stress, such as long work hours or the death of a patient —- all have the same physiologic manifestations. List three of these common occurrences.

Answer 12

Increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, perspiration, dilated pupils

Question 13

A patient is bleeding from a leg injury. The EMT is not wearing gloves and has a small cut on their hand. As the EMT dresses the wound the victim’s blood gets into the cut. What type of transmission has occurred?

Answer 13

Direct contact transmission

Question 14

What two items of PPE are the minimum standard for all patient care?

Answer 14

Gloves and eye protection

Question 15

During a 911 emergency call, the dispatcher is able to provide the caller with vital instructions to help with a medical emergency. What system was developed to assist this dispatcher on the call?

Answer 15

Emergency medical dispatch system

Question 16

An EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control. The EMT has provided care using what type of directive?

Answer 16

Standing order

Question 17

List three professional attributes of the EMT, as outlined in the text.

Answer 17

Integrity

Compassion

Teamwork

Question 18

What does CISM stand for? What is the purpose of CISM?

Answer 18

Critical Incident Stress Management: peer-to-peer support for first responders after a traumatic or highly stressful event event

Question 18

What are the two types of sexual harassment?

Answer 18

Quid Pro Quo

Hostile work environment

Question 19

The protection of patient privacy has drawn national attention with the passage of what Act?

Answer 19

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)