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Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to (blank).
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to (blank).
provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to the (blank).
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to the (blank).
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EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of:
EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of:
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Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
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Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers?
Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers?
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The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to:
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to:
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According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
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Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on (blank).
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on (blank).
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Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)?
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)?
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Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS?
Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS?
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As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
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According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT would require special permission from the medical director and the state EMS office to:
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT would require special permission from the medical director and the state EMS office to:
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The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as:
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as:
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Which of the following is a SPECIFIC example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model?
Which of the following is a SPECIFIC example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model?
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The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as:
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as:
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The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the:
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the:
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The determination that prompt surgical care in a hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
The determination that prompt surgical care in a hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
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What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
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Study Notes
EMS Continuing Education
- Continuing medical education is the responsibility of the individual EMT.
Medical Direction Types
- Off-line medical direction involves standing orders and protocols.
National Guidelines for EMS
- Aim to provide consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States.
Patient Privacy Laws
- EMTs must protect patient privacy according to HIPAA regulations.
Origins of Modern EMS
- The foundation of modern EMS began in 1966 with the publication of "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society."
NREMT Overview
- The NREMT provides national standards for EMS testing, but is not a governmental agency.
Common EMS Interventions
- Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are used by all levels of EMS providers.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- CQI focuses on identifying areas for improvement and providing remedial training when necessary.
EMT Scope of Practice
- An EMT can assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Prehospital care decisions should be informed by EMS research findings.
Definition of EMS
- EMS refers to a team of health care professionals delivering emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured.
ALS Administration Examples
- Administration of an airway device, like a supraglottic device, is an advanced life support intervention.
Authorization to Administer Medications
- EMTs may needs medical director approval to administer specific treatments, like aspirin for chest pain.
Special Permissions for Procedures
- Inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter requires special permission from the medical director and state EMS office.
Key Personal Qualities for EMTs
- Self-motivation is essential for EMTs to take appropriate action with minimal direction.
Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Example
- Administering flu vaccinations by paramedics is a specific application of the MIH model.
Essential Communication Skills
- Effective communication is vital for understanding others and being understood.
Role of Medical Director
- The medical director authorizes EMTs to provide emergency medical care in the field.
Decision-Making in Trauma Care
- EMS research informs decisions regarding the immediate need for surgical care over procedures in the field for major trauma patients.
Reducing Errors in the Field
- Following agency-written protocols is crucial for EMTs to limit errors and ensure consistent care.
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Test your knowledge of the EMS systems as outlined in Chapter 1. This quiz includes important concepts that every EMT must understand to ensure effective patient care. Challenge yourself with questions on medical direction and continuing education!
