Ch.1 Intro to EMS System

The ________ is involved in quality improvement and protocol development.

• EMR

• EMT

• Paramedic

• Medical Director

The highest level of the EMS provider is:

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

• Emergency Medical Responder

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Paramedic

According to the NHTSA, how many key attributes are there in an integrated EMS system?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Emergency Medical Responder's care is authorized by who:

• State Laws

• National Registry

• Department Bylaws

• Patient's Physician

The place where 911 calls are answered is referred to as the:

• Dispatch Headquarters

• Communication Contact Center

• Public Safety Answering Point

• Radio Call Center

An EMR possess all of the skills except:

• Medication Administration

• Oxygen Administration

• Defibrillation

• Bleeding Control

A 47 year old patient who was involved in a high speed motor vehicle collision will need to be transferred to which specialty hospital?

• Pediatric Center

• Trauma Center

• Cardiovascular Care Center

• Stroke Center

Which of the following would most likely be considered a Responsibility of an EMR

• Move Patient if necessary

• Administer Medication

• Put on gloves

• Be Respectful to patient

As an EMR, what is your top priority at the scene of an emergency?

• CPR

• Safety

• Patient Care

• Traffic Control

Demeanor is part of professionalism for the EMR, and it has which of the following as an attribute?

• Advanced Education

• A take charge attitude

• Fearlessness

• Respect