Quiz 1 EMT

When was the earliest reported emergency medical service?

• 1940's

• 1900's

• 1800's

• 1790's

Who is deemed the catalyst for EMS?

• China

• Vietnam

• America

• Australia

What year was the NREMT established? Bonus: What does the acronym stand for?

• 1970

• 1990

• 1940

• 1950

In 1973, what act was passed as a cornerstone of a federal effort to implement and improve Ems systems across the US?

• National Emergency Medical Service Systems Act

• National Registry Of emergency med act

• National EMS safety act

Categories and standards set by the NHTSA which one is incorrect?- Again what does the acronym stand for?

• Human Resources

• Regulation and Policy

• Resource Management

• Medical Records

Allied Health Staff, which is not?

• Radiology

• Phlebotomist

• Doctors

• Pharmacist

Emergency Department Staff, which is incorrect?

• Doctors

• Nurses

• PA

• Radiology

Explain what happens when you call an emergency medical dispatcher?

Why is it important to know what care facilities specialize in what?

• To break down cost

• To know which care facility to send the patient to depending on their needs

• To know what care they need in the ambulance

List 8 rules and responsibilities a EMT has?