EMR 1.0 - Introduction to EMS Systems

Identify what the letters EMS stand for?

• Emergency Medical Service
• Emergency Management System
• Emergency Medical System
• Emergency Management Service

What does the term EMR stand for?

• Emergency Medical Representative
• Emergency Medical Responder
• Emergency Management Responder
• Emergency Management Reporter

Requesting orders from a physician by radio is an example of what kind of medical control ?

• On-line Medical Control

• Off-line Medical Control

• Written Medical Control

• Confusing Medical Control

Which one of the following is NOT a typical component of an EMS system?

• Ambulances

• Hospitals

• Clinics

• Fire service

A hospital capable of providing specialized services such as trauma care, pediatric care, cardiac care, stroke care, or burn care is a(n):

• Advanced Health Care Facility

• Specialty Hospital

• Trauma Clinic

• Research Hospital

The systematic investigation to establish facts is called:

• Inquiry

• Assessment

• Investigation

• Research

All care provided by EMS personnel within an EMS system is authorized by a(n):

• Medical Director

• Fire Chief

• Ambulance Supervisor

• Nursing Supervisor

Member of the EMS system who provides pre-arrival instructions to callers, thereby helping to initiate lifesaving care before EMS personnel arrive:

• Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Which one of the following BEST describes the role of the Emergency Medical Responder in an EMS system?

• Identifies hazards and transports patients

• Cares for immediate life threats and assists EMTs

• Secures the scene and serves as an Incident Commander

• Assists Paramedics with advanced skills

Which one of the following receives the highest level of training in an EMS system?

• Emergency Medical Responder

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

• Paramedic