EMT Quizzes Study Set Chapters 1-21 (Midterm) Already Passed

"The American Heart Association protocols are based on _____" A- evidence-based research B- trends in the EMS community C- theories ready for field trial D- opinions from a core group of cardiologists A- evidence-based research "As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:_____" A- the patient's condition B- medical director approval C- an order from a paramedic D- the transport time to the hospital B- medical director approval "Online medical control requires ____" A- written protocols approved by medical control B- phone or radio contact with the medical director C- the presence of an advanced-level provider D- a physician's presence on the scene of the call B- phone or radio contact with the medical director "The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on: ____" A- EMS research B- local protocols C- the lead EMT's decision D- regional trauma guidelines A- EMS research "The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to ____" A- DCAP B- APGAR C- HIPAA D- CQI C- HIPAA What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? A- Carry an EMT text for reference at all times B- Deviate from established standards when necessary C- Follow the agency's written protocols D- Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments C- Follow the agency's written protocols Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS?) A- A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provides definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting B- A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured C- A system composed exclusively of medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients D- A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients B- A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured