Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice Questions and Answers

Which of the following "Levels of Certification" is defined by the following: To provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the EMS system. Possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Additionally, perform interventions with both basic and advanced equipment. - Answer-Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Which role of the Expanded Scope for Paramedicine would you expect to find the following responsibilities: Designed to enhance the safety of special operations personnel and the public. To provide life-saving care in dangerous environments until the patient can be safely evaluated. Practices and techniques for this type of Paramedic have been drawn from military experiences. - Answer-Tactical Care EMS Which of the following "Levels of Certification" is defined by the following: To initiate immediate life-saving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. Possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide life-saving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response. Assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. - Answer-EMR Which role of the Expanded Scope for Paramedicine would you expect to find the following responsibilities: The need for Paramedics in this area of emergency care arose out of nursing shortages. Paramedic care in this area of expanded scope can vary from state to state based on local laws. Many of the Paramedics that operate in this area of emergency care function in a role that is similar to nurses. while other function in a more technical role simply assisting medical staff and nurses. - Answer-Paramedics in the ER Which of the following "Levels of Certification" is defined by the following: An allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the EMS system. Possess the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Function as part of a comprehensive EMS response with medical oversight. Perform interventions with both basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. - Answer-Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic