Emergency Medical Services Quiz
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Laypeople are often trained to perform all of the following skills, EXCEPT:

  • First aid procedures
  • Basic life support
  • Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway (correct)
  • CPR techniques
  • Who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field?

    medical director

    The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation.

    human resources department

    The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are EMRs such as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers integral part of the EMS system?

    <p>the presence of a person trained to initiate basic life support (BLS) care cannot be ensured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?

    <p>additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, what should they do?

    <p>contact the state EMS office and provide them with the required documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an appropriate demonstration of professionalism when a patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant?

    <p>continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who typically regulates the standards for prehospital emergency care?

    <p>state office of EMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?

    <p>off-line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug. This is an example of a knowledge-based failure.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on?

    <p>your local EMS protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique function of the emergency medical dispatcher (EMD)?

    <p>providing callers with life-saving instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Continuing education in EMS serves to?

    <p>maintain, update, and expand your knowledge and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the criteria to be licensed and employed as an EMT?

    <p>proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state approval.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    EMT Skills and Training

    • Laypeople typically do not train for the insertion of an oropharyngeal airway.
    • Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) may perform life-saving procedures under specific guidelines.

    Medical Oversight

    • The medical director is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field.
    • State offices of EMS regulate standards of prehospital emergency care.

    Support and Resources

    • The human resources department focuses on EMT well-being, career progression, and compensation.

    National Standards and Testing

    • The NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) provides a nationally recognized standard for EMS testing.

    Role of EMRs

    • Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), like fire fighters and law enforcement, are crucial as BLS training cannot always be guaranteed in emergencies.

    Guideline Updates

    • Prehospital emergency care guidelines are regularly updated due to new evidence that may change the effectiveness of specific interventions.
    • EMT candidates with felony or misdemeanor convictions must inform the state EMS office with proper documentation.

    Professional Conduct

    • EMTs should maintain professionalism by being nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful, especially when dealing with difficult patients.

    Medical Direction Types

    • Off-line medical direction is evident in standing orders and protocols, guiding EMTs without direct communication with a medical professional.

    Knowledge-Based Errors

    • Knowledge-based failures can occur when an EMT administers the wrong drug due to a lack of understanding about it.

    Local EMS Protocols

    • EMTs may administer medications, such as aspirin for chest pain, based on local EMS protocols.

    Emergency Medical Dispatcher Functions

    • Emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs) uniquely provide callers with life-saving instructions during emergencies.

    Importance of Continuing Education

    • Continuing education in EMS helps maintain, update, and expand EMT knowledge and skills essential for effective patient care.

    Licensing Requirements

    • EMT licensing and employment requires proof of immunization against specific communicable diseases.

    Scope of Practice

    • An EMT's scope of practice can be expanded by the medical director, contingent upon additional training and state approval.

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    Test your knowledge on important concepts related to emergency medical services (EMS). This quiz covers various aspects of EMS, including roles and responsibilities of EMTs and medical directives. Perfect for students or professionals looking to enhance their understanding of the field.

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