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A tool often used to continually evaluate your care is called ________________ - Answer: CQI
_____________________is the process of assessing current practices and looking for ways to
create ongoing improvement, thus reducing the chance of a problem arising in the first place. -
Answer: CQI
CQI stands for _______________________. - Answer: Continuous Quality Improvement
What is the primary goal of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in an EMS system?
A) To ensure that all patients receive the highest level of care without considering costs
B) To identify and correct deficiencies in patient care and system performance through ongoing
assessment and feedback
C) To reduce the number of calls an EMS agency responds to in a given time period
D) To increase the response time for emergency calls - Answer: B
Which of the following is an example of a CQI method used to assess and improve EMS
performance?
A) Waiting until a major issue occurs and addressing it during the annual review
B) Conducting a patient care audit, reviewing run reports, and identifying potential areas for
improvement
,C) Ignoring minor mistakes and focusing only on major errors
D) Issuing new protocols without reviewing past performance - Answer: B
In the CQI process, feedback is crucial. Which of the following best describes how feedback is
used in CQI?
A) Feedback is only given to paramedics after a major complaint from a patient is filed
B) Feedback is used to identify areas where EMS personnel are excelling, and areas where
improvement is needed to enhance patient care and system efficiency
C) Feedback is only useful for correcting errors after an incident has occurred
D) Feedback is only given to the medical director and not shared with the team - Answer: B
True or False: CQI should not be a punitive (punishment) tool, bust as a constructive tool for
continuous improvement - Answer: True
A system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an Ems system is called
__________________. - Answer: CQI
The main goal of any CQI program is to:
A.)promptly correct any problems once they are identified.
B.) identify and remove paramedics who are not competent.
C.)revamp protocols based on the current standards of care.
D.) assess for ongoing improvement before a problem arises. - Answer: D
A CQI program should primarily focus on:
A.) modifying protocols as needed.
B.) improving patient care delivery.
C.) identifying incompetent medics.
,D.) reviewing all patient care reports. - Answer: B
Possible stress points in the day-to-day operations of the EMS system that would likely be
identified by a comprehensive CQI program include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A.) personal finance issues.
B.) receiving facility issues.
C.) medical direction issues.
D.) education and training issues. - Answer: A
Which of the following statements regarding the EMT is correct?
A.) Manual defibrillation is a skill that all EMTs are required to learn and perform.
B.) In some states, EMTs are trained in advanced airway management and IV therapy.
C.) There are far more certified paramedics in the United States than there are EMTs.
D.) EMTs are licensed and can provide basic life support without medical direction. - Answer: B
A paramedic who is licensed in a particular state:
A.) is required to function under the guidance of a licensed physician.
B.) has complete autonomy and can function as an independent provider.
C.) must obtain more continuing education hours than a certified paramedic.
D.) is authorized to function as medical control for EMTs and advanced EMTs. - Answer: A
A major distinction between a paramedic and an EMT is that the paramedic:
A.) is more likely to be sued for negligence.
B.) is held to a higher professional standard.
C.) can function independently of a physician.
D.) carries out advanced pharmacologic skills. - Answer: D
, If an emergency medical responder is appropriately trained and competent, he or she should be
able to:
A.) detect signs of patient deterioration, obtain baseline vital signs, and give IV fluids to
maintain adequate perfusion.
B.) perform lifesaving interventions and transport the patient after paramedics have performed
a detailed physical exam.
C.) recognize the seriousness of a patient's condition, provide basic life support care, and relay
information to the paramedic.
D.) develop a field diagnosis of the patient's problem, perform limited advanced airway
techniques, and update responding paramedics. - Answer: C
A major recommendation made by the 2009 National EMS Education Standards for paramedic
training was the:
A.) removal of endotracheal intubation from the minimum core content of the training program.
B.) addition of 750 hours of clinical and field training above and beyond classroom education.
C.) inclusion of a college-level anatomy and physiology course as part of the training program.
D.) prerequisite that all paramedic students possess a minimum of an associate's - Answer: C
A major recommendation of the 2009 update ____________________________________for
Paramedic Training was the inclusion of a college level anatomy and physiology course. -
Answer: National EMS Education Standards for Paramedic Training
The 2009 National EMS Education Standards
A.) clearly state that all paramedic training programs must be at least 1,200 hours in length.
B.) require inclusion of a college-level pathophysiology course within the paramedic program.
C.) mandate that the paramedic designation must be achieved through an associate degree
program.
Comprehensive Questions (Frequently
Tested) with Verified Answers Graded
A+
A tool often used to continually evaluate your care is called ________________ - Answer: CQI
_____________________is the process of assessing current practices and looking for ways to
create ongoing improvement, thus reducing the chance of a problem arising in the first place. -
Answer: CQI
CQI stands for _______________________. - Answer: Continuous Quality Improvement
What is the primary goal of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in an EMS system?
A) To ensure that all patients receive the highest level of care without considering costs
B) To identify and correct deficiencies in patient care and system performance through ongoing
assessment and feedback
C) To reduce the number of calls an EMS agency responds to in a given time period
D) To increase the response time for emergency calls - Answer: B
Which of the following is an example of a CQI method used to assess and improve EMS
performance?
A) Waiting until a major issue occurs and addressing it during the annual review
B) Conducting a patient care audit, reviewing run reports, and identifying potential areas for
improvement
,C) Ignoring minor mistakes and focusing only on major errors
D) Issuing new protocols without reviewing past performance - Answer: B
In the CQI process, feedback is crucial. Which of the following best describes how feedback is
used in CQI?
A) Feedback is only given to paramedics after a major complaint from a patient is filed
B) Feedback is used to identify areas where EMS personnel are excelling, and areas where
improvement is needed to enhance patient care and system efficiency
C) Feedback is only useful for correcting errors after an incident has occurred
D) Feedback is only given to the medical director and not shared with the team - Answer: B
True or False: CQI should not be a punitive (punishment) tool, bust as a constructive tool for
continuous improvement - Answer: True
A system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an Ems system is called
__________________. - Answer: CQI
The main goal of any CQI program is to:
A.)promptly correct any problems once they are identified.
B.) identify and remove paramedics who are not competent.
C.)revamp protocols based on the current standards of care.
D.) assess for ongoing improvement before a problem arises. - Answer: D
A CQI program should primarily focus on:
A.) modifying protocols as needed.
B.) improving patient care delivery.
C.) identifying incompetent medics.
,D.) reviewing all patient care reports. - Answer: B
Possible stress points in the day-to-day operations of the EMS system that would likely be
identified by a comprehensive CQI program include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A.) personal finance issues.
B.) receiving facility issues.
C.) medical direction issues.
D.) education and training issues. - Answer: A
Which of the following statements regarding the EMT is correct?
A.) Manual defibrillation is a skill that all EMTs are required to learn and perform.
B.) In some states, EMTs are trained in advanced airway management and IV therapy.
C.) There are far more certified paramedics in the United States than there are EMTs.
D.) EMTs are licensed and can provide basic life support without medical direction. - Answer: B
A paramedic who is licensed in a particular state:
A.) is required to function under the guidance of a licensed physician.
B.) has complete autonomy and can function as an independent provider.
C.) must obtain more continuing education hours than a certified paramedic.
D.) is authorized to function as medical control for EMTs and advanced EMTs. - Answer: A
A major distinction between a paramedic and an EMT is that the paramedic:
A.) is more likely to be sued for negligence.
B.) is held to a higher professional standard.
C.) can function independently of a physician.
D.) carries out advanced pharmacologic skills. - Answer: D
, If an emergency medical responder is appropriately trained and competent, he or she should be
able to:
A.) detect signs of patient deterioration, obtain baseline vital signs, and give IV fluids to
maintain adequate perfusion.
B.) perform lifesaving interventions and transport the patient after paramedics have performed
a detailed physical exam.
C.) recognize the seriousness of a patient's condition, provide basic life support care, and relay
information to the paramedic.
D.) develop a field diagnosis of the patient's problem, perform limited advanced airway
techniques, and update responding paramedics. - Answer: C
A major recommendation made by the 2009 National EMS Education Standards for paramedic
training was the:
A.) removal of endotracheal intubation from the minimum core content of the training program.
B.) addition of 750 hours of clinical and field training above and beyond classroom education.
C.) inclusion of a college-level anatomy and physiology course as part of the training program.
D.) prerequisite that all paramedic students possess a minimum of an associate's - Answer: C
A major recommendation of the 2009 update ____________________________________for
Paramedic Training was the inclusion of a college level anatomy and physiology course. -
Answer: National EMS Education Standards for Paramedic Training
The 2009 National EMS Education Standards
A.) clearly state that all paramedic training programs must be at least 1,200 hours in length.
B.) require inclusion of a college-level pathophysiology course within the paramedic program.
C.) mandate that the paramedic designation must be achieved through an associate degree
program.
