Lecture 1/Chapter 3

Question 1

What laws are the EMS System governed by?

Answer 1

Governed by state laws

Question 2

What curriculum does California and most other states follow for EMTs?

Answer 2

The DOT curriculum and recognize 4 licensure levels: EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic.

Question 3

NHTSA

Answer 3

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Question 4

DOT

Answer 4

Department of Transportation

Question 5

What must all EMS Systems have according to state law?

Answer 5

A medical director who MUST be a physician; all training, protocols, and practices must follow state law

Question 6

What does the CQI do?

Answer 6

Identifies areas needing improvement and provides remedial training through use of audits and reviews.

Question 7

What are some professional attributes of EMTs?

Answer 7

Makes patient’s needs a priority WITHOUT unnecessarily endangering self, be willing to serve others, treat everyone with respect, etc.

Question 8

ALS

Answer 8

Advanced life support/ life saving procedures

Question 9

CQI

Answer 9

Continuous quality improvement

Question 10

What do EMRs do?

Answer 10

Basic life support and may provide care prior to ambulance arrival

Question 11

What do EMTs do?

Answer 11

Basic life support

Question 12

What do AEMTs do?

Answer 12

Basic life support with limited advanced life saving skills

Question 13

What do paramedics do?

Answer 13

Extensive advanced life support

Question 14

What is on-line contact with a medical director?

Answer 14

Through radio, telephone, or paramedics contacting base hospital for orders

Question 15

What is off-line contact with a medical director?

Answer 15

Following protocols and standing orders; EMTs are pre-authorized to render certain care

Question 16

What is the order of the responsibilities of an EMT?

Answer 16

1. Personal safety
2. Evaluate the scene
3. Perform patient assessment
4. Drive/maintain vehicle
5. Provide proper care
6. Protect patient’s privacy
7. Transport
8. Transfer care