Emergency Medical Care Quiz

Most states require refresher training for EMTs every:

• 1 to 2 years.

• 5 to 7 years.

• 2 to 4 years.

• 4 to 5 years.

An EMT at a basic level is operating as a designated agent of the:

• EMT-Intermediate.

• Medical Director.

• shift commander.

• ER nurse.

Which of the following is NOT a role or responsibility for an EMT?

• Lifting and moving

• Providing medical direction

• Transfer of care

The first concern of an EMT must be:

(a)  

A policy set by an EMS Medical Director that allows EMTs to administer glucose to patients in certain circumstances without speaking to the physician is an example of a(n):

• standing order.

• QI order.

An order from an EMS system's on-duty physician given by radio or phone is an example of:

• designated direction.

• direct order.

• standing orders.

• online order.

The level of EMS training in which the emphasis is on activating the EMS system and controlling immediate life-threatening emergencies is:

• EMR.

• AEMT.

• EMT.

• off-line medical control.

A good personal trait for an EMT is someone who:

• speaks his/her mind.

• is insincere.

• is nonjudgmental.

• always follows others.

Lists of steps, such as assessment and interventions, to be taken in different situations by EMS personnel are known as:

(a)  

Which of the following is a way for an EMT to have a role in the quality improvement (QI) process?

• Have someone else check equipment.

• Read patient's hospital chart.

• Continue his or her education.

• Submit run reports quickly even if incomplete.