History and Components of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System
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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?

  • 25%
  • 50%
  • 90%
  • 75% (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>Burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) possess compared to an Emergency Medical Responder (NREMR)?

    <p>More advanced skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of an EMT in terms of patient safety?

    <p>Patient advocacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the catalyst for the development of the modern EMS system in the United States?

    <p>The publication of the EMS 'White Paper' by the National Academy of Sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major milestone for EMS in the 1970s?

    <p>Creation of the first EMT National Standard Curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization played a key role in advocating for a unified national training curriculum for EMTs in the 1990s?

    <p>National Registry of EMTs (NREMT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What replaced the previous National Standards Curricula for EMTs in the 2000s?

    <p>National EMS Education Standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component was added to the National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES) for EMTs in the 2000s?

    <p>Administration of opioid agonist medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common feature of emergency medical services before the 1970s?

    <p>Variability in the quality of prehospital care</p> Signup and view all the answers

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