EMT 1

What is the primary resource for the EMT course?

• The internet

• The text

• Online videos

• Peer discussions

What does the EMS system consist of?

• A team of health care professionals

• A group of volunteers

• A single emergency responder

• A network of hospitals

What is one of the roles of EMS personnel?

• Conducting surgeries

• Quality improvement

• Teaching medical courses

• Developing new medications

What is the impact of research on emergency medical responder (EMR) care?

• It has no impact

• It decreases efficiency

• It improves decision making

• It complicates procedures

What is required to be licensed or certified as an EMT in most states?

• Completing a first aid course

• Meeting specific course requirements

• Volunteering at a hospital

• Passing a physical fitness test

What are the four training and licensure levels in most states?

• EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic

• EMT, Paramedic, Doctor, Nurse

• EMR, Doctor, Nurse, Paramedic

• EMT, AEMT, Doctor, Nurse

What type of training does an EMR have?

• Basic training

• Advanced life support

• Emergency surgery

• Cardiac monitoring

Which of the following is included in EMT training in basic life support (BLS)?

• Automated external defibrillation

• Intravenous (IV) therapy

• Endotracheal intubation

• Emergency surgery

What is a component of AEMT training in advanced life support (ALS)?

• Intravenous (IV) therapy

• Endotracheal intubation

• Cardiac surgery

• Emergency pharmacology

Which skill is part of paramedic training?

• Endotracheal intubation

• Basic first aid

• Reading assignments

• Step-by-step demonstrations