Introduction to EMS Systems

Which level of EMT can administer the highest level of care?

• EMT-Basic

• First Responder

• EMT-Paramedic

• Advanced EMT

Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person for EMS certification?

• A misdemeanor at the age of 17

• Driving under the influence of alcohol

Which of the following should be the EMT’s highest priority?

• Controlling severe bleeding

• Maintaining a Patient's Airway

• Calling additional resources

• Sizing up every scene prior to entering

Which of the following is not considered a speacialty center?

• Trauma Center

• Burn Unites

• Obstetrics

• Stroke Unit

A patient who requries cardiac monitoring in the field would require at a minimum, which level of EMS Provider?

• EMR

• EMT

• Paramedic

• AEMT

Which of the following is a professional responsibility of the EMT?

• Telling the family of a dying patient that everything will be OK

• Maintaining only the skills that he or she feels uncomfortable with

• Maintaining a professional demeanor even under the most stressful situations

• Advising an emergency department nurse that patient reports are only given to a physician

Emergency patient care occurs in progressive phases. Which occurs first?

• Activation of EMS

• Initial prehospital care

• The patient receives definitive care

• Incident recognition