30 Questions
What is one of the primary responsibilities of each state?
To ensure the safety of its residents
What types of legal infractions could prevent someone from becoming an EMS provider?
Misdemeanors or felonies
In which war did volunteer ambulances provide care for the wounded?
World War I
What historical event led to the training of special corpsmen to provide care in the field?
World War II
Which type of emergency may an EMS system need to be capable of handling?
Pedic emergencies
Which war saw the development of rapid helicopter evacuation for medical care?
Korean War
What is the primary goal of completing the assigned reading before each class?
To understand and apply the knowledge and skills in the EMT course
Why is it essential to complete the readings and assignments according to the text?
To understand subsequent lessons and apply them in real-world emergency situations
What is emphasized in the text as vital for success in the course?
Applying previous information learned in class effectively
How does attending class regularly contribute to learning according to the text?
It hinders the ability to apply previous information learned
What does each class aim to do based on the text?
Enhance students' ability to apply previous information
How does completing readings help students in real-world emergency situations?
By helping them understand and apply lessons effectively
Which organization is responsible for the National EMS-ID number system?
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
What is the purpose of the National EMS-ID number?
To identify EMS professionals from EMR to paramedic
How does the EMS-ID differ from the National Registry (NR) number?
EMS-IDs are issued at a cost, while NR numbers are free
What are the typical requirements for EMS training and licensure?
They are set by the EMS office of each state and follow NHTSA guidelines
What is the purpose of this textbook?
To cover the practices and skills identified in the NHTSA National EMS Education Standards
What is the relationship between the National Registry (NR) number and the EMS-ID?
The various certification numbers a person may obtain are all tied back to their single EMS-ID
What is one of the criteria to be licensed and employed as an EMT?
Successful completion of a state-approved EMT course
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a requirement for becoming an EMT?
Fluency in a foreign language
What federal law protects EMTs with disabilities from employment discrimination?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
What are employers required to do under the ADA for candidates with disabilities?
Provide accommodations to ensure equal employment opportunities
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a requirement for becoming an EMT?
Completion of a master's degree in emergency medicine
What is required for EMTs to provide basic life support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
Successful completion of a recognized BLS/CPR course
According to the passage, what was the primary emergency transportation method in many communities before the 1960s and 1970s?
Funeral home hearses converted to serve as ambulances
What was the primary issue with emergency care and ambulance service in the United States prior to the 1960s and 1970s, as described in the passage?
Wide variation in the quality and availability of services across the country
What was the primary purpose of the ambulance services in many communities before the 1960s and 1970s, as described in the passage?
To rapidly transport injured or ill patients to the hospital
Which war is specifically mentioned in the passage as leading to advances in the immediate care of trauma patients?
Korean War
What was the primary staffing model for ambulances in many communities before the 1960s and 1970s, as described in the passage?
A driver and an attendant with basic first aid training
According to the passage, what was the primary method of transporting injured people to the hospital in communities that did not have formal prehospital emergency care or transportation services?
Injured people were given basic first aid at the scene and then transported to the hospital in a police or fire officer's personal vehicle
Learn about the laws governing EMS systems in each state and the regulations imposed by the office of EMS. Understand the training and licensure requirements that align with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMS Education Standards.
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