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What is the primary focus of EMS public education?
What is the primary focus of EMS public education?
- Improving EMS training quality
- Highlighting the role of EMS in the public health system (correct)
- Implementing new legislation for EMS services
- Training emergency medical responders
What percentage of homes were reported not to have a landline in 2022, according to the National Center for Health Statistics?
What percentage of homes were reported not to have a landline in 2022, according to the National Center for Health Statistics?
- 25%
- 50%
- 90%
- 75% (correct)
What is the purpose of the U.S. national 9-8-8 crisis helpline?
What is the purpose of the U.S. national 9-8-8 crisis helpline?
- Connect callers to trained counselors during a crisis (correct)
- Assist with employment opportunities
- Provide legal advice
- Offer financial assistance
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common adult requests for EMS help?
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common adult requests for EMS help?
What does an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) possess compared to an Emergency Medical Responder (NREMR)?
What does an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) possess compared to an Emergency Medical Responder (NREMR)?
What is the primary responsibility of an EMT in terms of patient safety?
What is the primary responsibility of an EMT in terms of patient safety?
What was the catalyst for the development of the modern EMS system in the United States?
What was the catalyst for the development of the modern EMS system in the United States?
What was the major milestone for EMS in the 1970s?
What was the major milestone for EMS in the 1970s?
Which organization played a key role in advocating for a unified national training curriculum for EMTs in the 1990s?
Which organization played a key role in advocating for a unified national training curriculum for EMTs in the 1990s?
What replaced the previous National Standards Curricula for EMTs in the 2000s?
What replaced the previous National Standards Curricula for EMTs in the 2000s?
Which component was added to the National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES) for EMTs in the 2000s?
Which component was added to the National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES) for EMTs in the 2000s?
What was a common feature of emergency medical services before the 1970s?
What was a common feature of emergency medical services before the 1970s?
