EMT Test 1 (Chapters 1 - 5) Latest Updated 2022 Graded A

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. Select one: A. facilitate a national EMS labor group B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director Correct Answer-C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 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: Select one: A. the lead EMT's decision. B. regional trauma guidelines. C. EMS research. D. local protocols. Correct Answer-C. EMS research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. an order from a paramedic. C. the patient's condition. D. the transport time to the hospital. Correct Answer-A. medical director approval Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? Select one: