EMT Chapter 1 Quiz: EMS Systems

An EMT is authorized to help a patient take certain prescribed medications as directed by their healthcare provider.

A paramedic is an advanced EMS provider with extensive training in advanced life support (ALS) procedures.

Continuing education in EMS ensures that EMTs maintain, update, and expand their knowledge and skills to keep pace with evolving medical practices and standards.

The Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process aims to identify areas where EMS practices can be improved. This includes providing remedial training for EMTs when necessary to ensure proficiency in specific procedures.

The EMT certification exam is a standardized test that ensures all EMTs meet a minimum level of competency and knowledge in basic life support procedures.

To be licensed and employed as an EMT, individuals must provide proof of immunization against specific contagious diseases.

A knowledge-based failure occurs when an EMT makes an error due to a lack of knowledge or understanding of a specific procedure, medication, or medical condition.

ALS involves advanced life support procedures and includes interventions such as administering medications, airway management, and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) techniques.

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) provides national standards for EMT testing and certification, ensuring consistency in knowledge and skills across various states.

Off-line medical direction refers to pre-determined guidelines and standing orders that provide EMTs with the authority to perform specific procedures in the absence of direct communication with a physician.