Advanced EMT 2nd Edition Chapter 1
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary goal of EMS care?
✔✔Deliver timely and effective prehospital treatment to improve patient outcomes.
What is one reason AEMTs must understand their scope of practice?
✔✔To avoid performing procedures they are not legally allowed to do.
What is the difference between a protocol and a standing order?
✔✔A protocol is a written guideline, while a standing order allows action without direct
communication.
What should you do before giving a medication as an AEMT?
✔✔Confirm it is within your scope and the correct dose, route, and patient.
What is an example of professionalism in EMS?
✔✔Arriving on time, in uniform, and treating patients with dignity.
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, What is the function of an EMS medical director?
✔✔They provide clinical oversight and authorize care procedures.
What should you do if you arrive at a scene that is not safe?
✔✔Wait for law enforcement to secure the area before entering.
What is a core responsibility of the AEMT during a patient encounter?
✔✔Assess, stabilize, and transport within their scope and protocols.
What is one way AEMTs maintain patient dignity?
✔✔Ensure privacy during assessment and treatment.
What is an example of interdisciplinary collaboration in EMS?
✔✔Working closely with fire, law enforcement, and hospital staff on scene.
What is one way AEMTs participate in quality improvement?
✔✔Reviewing run reports and identifying areas for clinical improvement.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary goal of EMS care?
✔✔Deliver timely and effective prehospital treatment to improve patient outcomes.
What is one reason AEMTs must understand their scope of practice?
✔✔To avoid performing procedures they are not legally allowed to do.
What is the difference between a protocol and a standing order?
✔✔A protocol is a written guideline, while a standing order allows action without direct
communication.
What should you do before giving a medication as an AEMT?
✔✔Confirm it is within your scope and the correct dose, route, and patient.
What is an example of professionalism in EMS?
✔✔Arriving on time, in uniform, and treating patients with dignity.
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, What is the function of an EMS medical director?
✔✔They provide clinical oversight and authorize care procedures.
What should you do if you arrive at a scene that is not safe?
✔✔Wait for law enforcement to secure the area before entering.
What is a core responsibility of the AEMT during a patient encounter?
✔✔Assess, stabilize, and transport within their scope and protocols.
What is one way AEMTs maintain patient dignity?
✔✔Ensure privacy during assessment and treatment.
What is an example of interdisciplinary collaboration in EMS?
✔✔Working closely with fire, law enforcement, and hospital staff on scene.
What is one way AEMTs participate in quality improvement?
✔✔Reviewing run reports and identifying areas for clinical improvement.
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