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National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United
States
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director
-facilitate a national EMS labor group
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels - ANSWERS--Provide
more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according
to _____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
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-APGAR
-DCAP - ANSWERS--HIPAA
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays
emergency medical services (EMS)?
-a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders
(EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are
responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients
-a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are
responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured
patients
-a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide
definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting
-a team of health care professionals who are responsible for
providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
- ANSWERS--A team of health care professionals who are responsible
for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and
injured
What is the EMT's primary service area?
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-the main area in which the EMS agency operates
-the area serviced by the EMT's medical director
-the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1
call
-the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care -
ANSWERS--the main area in which the EMS agency operates
Online medical control requires _____.
-written protocols approved by medical control
-a physicians presence on the scene of the call
-phone or radio contact with the medical director
-the presence of an advanced-level provider - ANSWERS--phone or
radio contact with the medical director
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient
with chest pain based on:
-medical director approval
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-the patient's condition
-the transport time to the hospita
-an order from a paramedic - ANSWERS--medical director approval
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
-deviate from established standards when necessary
-follow the agency's written protocols
-carry an EMT text for reference at all times
-contact medical direction before initiating any treatments -
ANSWERS--follow the agency's written protocols
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic