EMT TEST #1 (Ch.1-8) Questions and
Answers
1.Supine
2.Prone
3.Fowler
4.Levels of EMS Training
Answer 1. Emergency Medical Responder
2.Emeregency Medical Technician
3.Advanced Emergency Medical Tech.
5.Quality Improvement
Answer A process of continuous self-review with the purpose of
identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require
improvement.
6.Medical Director
Answer A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the pa-
tient-care aspects of the EMS system
7.Protocols
Answer Lists of steps to be taken in different situations.
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, 8.Standing Orders
Answer A policy or protocol issued by a Med. Director that authorizes
EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.
9.Off-line Medical Direction
Answer Standing orders issued by the Med. Director that allow EMTs
to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without
speaking to the Med. Director.
10.On-line Medical Direction
Answer Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in
the field by radio or telephone.
11.Designated Agent
Answer An EMT or other person authorized by a Med. DIrector to give
medications and provide emergency care.
12.EMS has a role in what public safety issues?
Answer Inury prevention (youth and geriatric), Public Vaccination,
and Disease Surveillance
13.Evidence-based Research
Answer Description of medical techniques or practices that are
supported by scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy.
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1.Supine
2.Prone
3.Fowler
4.Levels of EMS Training
Answer 1. Emergency Medical Responder
2.Emeregency Medical Technician
3.Advanced Emergency Medical Tech.
5.Quality Improvement
Answer A process of continuous self-review with the purpose of
identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require
improvement.
6.Medical Director
Answer A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the pa-
tient-care aspects of the EMS system
7.Protocols
Answer Lists of steps to be taken in different situations.
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, 8.Standing Orders
Answer A policy or protocol issued by a Med. Director that authorizes
EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.
9.Off-line Medical Direction
Answer Standing orders issued by the Med. Director that allow EMTs
to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without
speaking to the Med. Director.
10.On-line Medical Direction
Answer Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in
the field by radio or telephone.
11.Designated Agent
Answer An EMT or other person authorized by a Med. DIrector to give
medications and provide emergency care.
12.EMS has a role in what public safety issues?
Answer Inury prevention (youth and geriatric), Public Vaccination,
and Disease Surveillance
13.Evidence-based Research
Answer Description of medical techniques or practices that are
supported by scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy.
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