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Which war led to major advances in trauma care?
Which war led to major advances in trauma care?
- World War II
- World War I
- Korean War (correct)
- Vietnam War
Which type of care did urban areas begin providing to communities in the 1960s?
Which type of care did urban areas begin providing to communities in the 1960s?
- Specialized care
- Emergency care (correct)
- Primary care
- Preventive care
Which skill is NOT listed as one of the EMT skills?
Which skill is NOT listed as one of the EMT skills?
- Oral and Nasal Airway (OPA/NPA)
- BVM
- Endotracheal intubation (correct)
- CPAP
What does the serpent represent in the context of EMS?
What does the serpent represent in the context of EMS?
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Which quality is NOT mentioned as part of the EMT's characteristics?
Which quality is NOT mentioned as part of the EMT's characteristics?
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Study Notes
EMS History and Development
- The Vietnam War led to major advances in trauma care
EMS Services
- Urban areas began providing advanced life support (ALS) care to communities in the 1960s
EMT Skills
- One of the skills NOT listed as an EMT skill is diagnosis
EMS Symbolism
- The serpent in the EMS symbol represents medicine and healing
EMT Characteristics
- One of the qualities NOT mentioned as part of the EMT's characteristics is aggressiveness
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