AAOS EMT-B Exam One Chapters 1-8 Questions and Answers
Question 1
Today's EMS providers are trained according to the __________.
2010 Federal EMS Provider Standards
1995 U.S. DOT Guidelines
2009 National EMS Education Standards
1999 National EMS Curriculum
Correct Answer
2009 National EMS Education Standards
Question 2
Which of the following has training in limited advanced life support skills, inluding IV therapy?
Correct Answer
Advanced EMT (AEMT)
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,Question 3
Which of the following is required to work as an EMT?
Correct Answer
A current basic life support/CPR credential
Question 4
EMS, as we know it today, has its origins in the 1966 __________.
White Paper
Red Report
EMS Chronicles
Prehospital Roundtable
Correct Answer
White Paper
Question 5
One of the most important recent advances in prehospital care is the
Correct Answer
AED
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,Question 6
Which of the following is a nationally recognized component of an EMS system?
Correct Answer
Public education
Question 7
Which of the following is an advantage of enhanced 9-1-1 systems over regular 9-1-1 systems?
Correct Answer
Potential use of GPS technology
Question 8
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring quality control for all EMTs as an EMS agency?
Correct Answer
The medical director
Question 9
A proactive approach to public health focuses on
Correct Answer
prevention of injury and illness
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, Question 10
By definition, pandemic illnesses have
Correct Answer
spread throughout the world
Question 11
Doing what is best for the patient is known as
Correct Answer
Patient advocacy
Question 12
Empathy requires the EMT to
Correct Answer
Consider the needs of others
Question 13
Dressing and acting appropriately while on duty are examples of
Correct Answer
Professional attributes
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Question 1
Today's EMS providers are trained according to the __________.
2010 Federal EMS Provider Standards
1995 U.S. DOT Guidelines
2009 National EMS Education Standards
1999 National EMS Curriculum
Correct Answer
2009 National EMS Education Standards
Question 2
Which of the following has training in limited advanced life support skills, inluding IV therapy?
Correct Answer
Advanced EMT (AEMT)
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,Question 3
Which of the following is required to work as an EMT?
Correct Answer
A current basic life support/CPR credential
Question 4
EMS, as we know it today, has its origins in the 1966 __________.
White Paper
Red Report
EMS Chronicles
Prehospital Roundtable
Correct Answer
White Paper
Question 5
One of the most important recent advances in prehospital care is the
Correct Answer
AED
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,Question 6
Which of the following is a nationally recognized component of an EMS system?
Correct Answer
Public education
Question 7
Which of the following is an advantage of enhanced 9-1-1 systems over regular 9-1-1 systems?
Correct Answer
Potential use of GPS technology
Question 8
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring quality control for all EMTs as an EMS agency?
Correct Answer
The medical director
Question 9
A proactive approach to public health focuses on
Correct Answer
prevention of injury and illness
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, Question 10
By definition, pandemic illnesses have
Correct Answer
spread throughout the world
Question 11
Doing what is best for the patient is known as
Correct Answer
Patient advocacy
Question 12
Empathy requires the EMT to
Correct Answer
Consider the needs of others
Question 13
Dressing and acting appropriately while on duty are examples of
Correct Answer
Professional attributes
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