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History of EMS

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who developed the first triage-like system for Napoleon’s army?

a)

Lyndon B. Johnson

b)

Barron Dominique-Jean Larry

c)

Saint Francis

d)

Peter King

2.

In which American war were helicopters first used to transport injured soldiers?

a)

WWII

b)

Korean

c)

Vietnam

d)

Iraq

3.

Where was the first ambulance service in the US?

a)

Washington

b)

Philadelphia

c)

New York City

d)

Houston

4.

Where was the first 9-1-1 call made in the United States?

a)

Haleyville, AL

b)

Auburn, AL

c)

Mobile, AL

d)

Montgomery, AL

5.

What was first used as ambulances?

a)

Horse drawn wagon

b)

Car

c)

Truck

d)

18 wheeler

6.

What types of environments does EMTs and Paramedics must work in?

a)

Rain

b)

Sneet

c)

Slow

d)

All of the above

7.

What does the acronym EMS stand for

a)

Emergency Mobile Services

b)

Emergent Medical Services

c)

Emergency Medical Services

d)

Emerge Minor Services

8.

EMS is a coordinated network of professionals that provide

a)

Long-term medical care

b)

Short term medical care

c)

Care for minor injuries

d)

Pre-hospital medical and trauma care

9.

In 1865 America's first ________ was instituted by the US army

a)

EMT

b)

EMR

c)

Ambulance Service

d)

Dispatcher

10.

What education is required to become a EMT or Paramedic?

a)

Masters Degree

b)

High School Diploma

c)

Bachelors Degree

d)

Associate Degree