12 Questions
What is the primary focus of EMS public education?
Highlighting the role of EMS in the public health system
What percentage of homes were reported not to have a landline in 2022, according to the National Center for Health Statistics?
75%
What is the purpose of the U.S. national 9-8-8 crisis helpline?
Connect callers to trained counselors during a crisis
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common adult requests for EMS help?
Burns
What does an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) possess compared to an Emergency Medical Responder (NREMR)?
More advanced skills
What is the primary responsibility of an EMT in terms of patient safety?
Patient advocacy
What was the catalyst for the development of the modern EMS system in the United States?
The publication of the EMS 'White Paper' by the National Academy of Sciences
What was the major milestone for EMS in the 1970s?
Creation of the first EMT National Standard Curriculum
Which organization played a key role in advocating for a unified national training curriculum for EMTs in the 1990s?
National Registry of EMTs (NREMT)
What replaced the previous National Standards Curricula for EMTs in the 2000s?
National EMS Education Standards
Which component was added to the National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES) for EMTs in the 2000s?
Administration of opioid agonist medications
What was a common feature of emergency medical services before the 1970s?
Variability in the quality of prehospital care
Learn about the evolution and components of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, designed to provide care and transportation of patients to higher levels of care. Explore how EMS is connected to the public health system and its role in public education and prevention. Understand the historical roots of EMS tracing back to battlefield medicine and ambulance operations.
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