COPY: EMT Chapter 1 Quiz: EMS Systems

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According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, what should an EMT be able to do?

Assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.

An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):

Paramedic.

What is the purpose of continuing education in EMS?

Maintain, update, and expand your knowledge and skills.

What is the purpose of the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process?

<p>Identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the EMT certification exam?

<p>Ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following criteria is required to become licensed and employed as an EMT?

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

Which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure?

<p>An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS?

<p>A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding the NREMT is correct?

<p>The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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