Introduction to EMS

Question 1

Offline Medical Control

Answer 1

Protocols that may be followed without consulting a physician

Question 2

Online Medical Control

Answer 2

Orders received directly from an online medical control physician order

Question 3

Term: Describes how EMT’s report the patient’s condition to a higher level of EMS provider, a physician, or other health care professional.

Answer 3

Patient Report

Question 4

Term: Describes the process of giving care to another provider, e.g., Hospital Staff.

Answer 4

Transfer of Care

Question 5

Character traits important to being an effective EMS provider.

Answer 5

Confidence, pride, integrity, empathy, etc

Question 6

Term: Driving the ambulance in a safe and cautious manner.

Answer 6

Due Regard

Question 7

Highest level of EMS/Prehospital provider.

Answer 7

Paramedic

Question 8

Lowest level of EMS/Prehospital provider; unable to transport patients without a higher level provider to assist him/her.

Answer 8

First Responder

Question 9

Term: BLS; anacronym

Answer 9

Basic Life Support

Question 10

Term: ALS; anacronym

Answer 10

Advanced Life Support