Chapter 1 Introducing to EMS system Flashcards
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States Department of transportation, how many key attributes are there in an integrated EMS system?
14
An Emergency Medical Responder possesses all of the following skills EXCEPT:
medication administration.
The ________ is involved in quality improvement and protocol development.
Medical Director
A 47-year-old patient has been injured in a serious motor vehicle crash. Which is
the most appropriate specialty hospital for this patient?
Trauma center
The highest level of EMS provider is:
Paramedic
One of the important components of the medical legal standards in patient care is:
confidentiality
Emergency Medical Responder care is usually authorized by:
state laws.
The place where 911 calls are answered is called a:
public safety answering point.
As an Emergency Medical Responder, which of the following should you set as
your top priority at the scene of an emergency?
Personal safety
Demeanor is part of professionalism for the Emergency Medical Responder, and
it has which of the following as an attribute?
Respect
The ___________ of __________ __________ is a national model that defines
the scope of care for all levels of EMS training.
Scope of practice model
In general, the ____________ ____________ ____________ system is a network
of resources, from 911 to the emergency department, that provides emergency
medical care to victims of sudden illness or injury.
Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
____________ ____________ is a dynamic system for continually evaluating and
improving care.
Continuous quality improvement
A typical example of an emergency call begins with a member of the public
calling ____________ or another emergency number.
911
A(n) ____________ ____________ ___________ is the first person with
emergency medical training on the scene.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
