Chapter 1-Intro To Ems Systems

Question 1

Emergency care

Answer 1

The prehospital assessment and basic care for the ill or injured patient

Question 2

Emergency medical services (EMS) System

Answer 2

The chain of Human Resources and services linked together to provide continuous emergency care at the scene and during transport to a medical facility

Question 3

Medical Director

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A physician who assumes the ultimate responsibility for medical oversight of the patient care aspects of the EMS system

Question 4

Medical Oversight

Answer 4

The supervision related to patient care provided for an EMS system or one of its components by a licensed physician

Question 5

Scope of Practice Model

Answer 5

A national model that defines the scope of care for the four nationally recognized levels of EMS provider

Question 6

National EMS Education Standard

Answer 6

The education and training standards developed by the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) for the four nationally recognized levels of EMS training

Question 7

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Answer 7

A member of the EMS system who has been trained to render first-aid care for a patient and to assist higher-level providers at the emergency scene

Question 8

Scope of Practice

Answer 8

The care that an emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, or paramedic is allowed and supposed to provide according to local, state, or regional regulations or statues. Also called scope of care

Question 9

Emergency medical technician (EMT)

Answer 9

A member of the EMS system whose training emphasizes assessment, care, and transportation of the ill or injured patient. Depending on the level of training, emergency care may include starting iv, inserting certain advanced air ways, and administrating some medications

Question 10

Advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT)

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A member of the EMS system whose training includes basic-level EMT training plus responsibility for minimal level of advanced life support. Additional skills included starting iv, inserting certain advanced airways, and administering certain medications

Question 11

Paramedic

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A member of the EMS system whose training includes advanced life support care, such as inserting advanced airways and starting iv lines. Paramedics also administer medications, interpret electrocardiograms, monitor cardiac rhythms, and perform cardiac defibrillation

Question 12

Public safety answering point (PSAP)

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A designated 911 emergency dispatch center

Question 13

Emergency medical dispatcher

Answer 13

A member of the EMS system who provides presto all instructions to callers, thereby helping initiate lifesaving care before EMS personnel arrive

Question 14

Speciality hospital

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A hospital that is capable of providing specialized services such as trauma care, pediatric care, cardiac care, stroke care, or burn care

Question 15

Protocols

Answer 15

Written guidelines that direct the care of EMS personnel provide for patients

Question 16

Standing orders

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The medical directors specific instructions for specific medical conditions or injuries

Question 17

Off-line medical directions

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An EMS systems written standing orders and protocols, which authorize personnel to perform particular skills in certain situations without actually speaking to the medical director or her designated agent. Also called indirect medical direction

Question 18

On-line medical direction

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Orders to perform a skill or administer care from the on-duty physician, given to the rescuer in person by radio nor by phone. Also called direct medical direction

Question 19

Emergency medical responder

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Trained to reach patients, find out what is wrong, and provide emergency care while on scene. Trained to move patients when necessary with out causing further injury. First medically trained personnel to reach the patient

Question 20

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Primary concern as a EMR is personal safety. Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes:
Disposable gloves 
Barrier devices (face masks) 
Protective eyewear 
Specialized face masks (HEPA and N95) 
Gowns or aprons

Question 21

Six main patient-related duties to carry out at the emergency scene

Answer 21

Size up the scene
Determine he patients chief complaint
Lift, move or reposition the patient only when necessary
Transfer the patient and patient information
Protect the patients privacy and maintain confidentiality
Be the patients advocate

Question 22

Continuous quality improvements (CQI)

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A continuous improvement in the quality of the product or service being delivered

Question 23

Public health system

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Local resources dedicated to promoting optimal health and quality of life for the people and communities they serve

Question 24

Disaster medical assistance team (DMAT)

Answer 24

Specialized teams designed to provide medical care following disasters

Question 25

Research

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The systematic investigation to establish facts