1 Emergency Medical Services

Question 1

Emergency medical responders skills

Answer 1

CPR
AED
spine immobilization
hemorrhage control
auto-injectors

first on the scene of an emergency (people with BLS training, police, firefighters)

Question 2

Emergency medical technicians skills

Answer 2

CPR
O2 administration
hemorrhage control
immobilization
patient extrication
transportation

can administer certain over-the-counter meds

EMTs function as part of an ambulance crew

Question 3

Advanced emergency medical technician skills

Answer 3

additional assessment skills
plus
placement of IVs and supraglottic airway devices and
administration of some medications

Question 4

have highest skill level

Answer 4

paramedics
because of their advanced level of training, paramedics function under a designated physician’s supervision

Question 5

This template for data reporting has enhanced the quality of cardiac arrest studies

Answer 5

UTSTEIN TEMPLATE
- systematic and standardized format for reporting cardiac arrest data

-facilitates comparison of results of studies from different EMS systems

Question 6

Type I ground ambulance

Answer 6

standard truck (e.g. pick-up) chassis with a separate modular box to carry personnel, patient, and equipment

Question 7

Type II ground ambulance

Answer 7

an enlarged van-type vehicle

Question 8

Type III ground ambulance

Answer 8

a van chassis with an integrated modular box on the back for medical care and equipment

Question 9

this represents the weakest link in disasters

Answer 9

Communications
It is important the EMS communication systems have built-in redundancy to ensure uninterrupted service

Question 10

remarks on patient transfer

Answer 10

All patients must receive a medical screening exam and be stabilized before transfer.
There must also be explicit acceptance of the transfer by the receiving hospital

Question 11

an important message EMS can convey to the public is the importance of learning:

Answer 11

CPR, first aid, and basic disaster preparedness
A public that is adequately prepared and trained will be in a better position to safely await help

Question 12

EMS agencies must maintain a high level of disaster preparedness. This involves:

Answer 12

Policies and procedures
Stockpiling supplies that may be depleted in multicasualty situations
and Participating in regional disaster drills with other emergency response agencies and hospitals

Question 13

This has the potential to increase cardiac arrest resuscitation rates

Answer 13

more widespread use of AED by first responders and the public

because early defibrillation is the most important factor in surviving a cardiac arrest