Chapter 1 EMS Operations
How can EMS professionals demonstrate confidence? By showing assurance in their skills and abilities.
How can paramedics be involved in collaborative Paramedics may gather data, identify populations for research, and
research? volunteers from calls.
How can paramedics consult with medical staff during By using the radio through established medical control procedures
transport?
How can paramedics educate the community? By teaching about injury and illness prevention and promoting CPR
How can you prepare for potential errors in medication Use cheat sheets and be conscientious of protocols, avoiding inter
handling?
How do EMS colleges contribute to research? These institutes produce high-quality research and may allow para
assist in research projects.
How does a literature review contribute to research? A literature review analyzes existing literature to draw conclusions.
How does the number of subjects in a study affect data The more subjects involved in a study, the more relevant the data is
relevance?
, Chapter 1 EMS Operations
How does the public's perception of EMS professionals It is based on media exposure and personal experiences.
develop?
How does the scope of practice for EMTs vary? The skills and treatments for EMTs vary from state to state.
How do fire-based EMS services typically operate? Most are paid and operated by municipal governments, though so
nonpaid volunteers.
How do independent ambulance agencies operate in They may offer services under contract to municipalities that canno
relation to municipalities? services.
How has the EMS system evolved over time? It has expanded from transportation to include improved systems a
various locations, primarily rural.
How have EMS operations historically been characterized? They have been standardized and not evidence-based.
How is the best patient care achieved in EMS? Through cooperation among agencies.
How should a paramedic present themselves in the By instilling confidence, maintaining credibility, and showing conce
community? and their families.
, Chapter 1 EMS Operations
How should EMS professionals communicate with patients By listening well and speaking directly without using confusing med
and their families?
What act was passed in 1973 that defined components of The Emergency Medical Services Systems Act
an EMS system?
What additional title can paramedics earn through further Critical care paramedic.
education in some states?
What advanced procedures are AEMTs trained in? AEMTs are trained in establishing IV access and administering IV flu
What advanced skills may EMTs be trained in? EMTs may be trained in advanced airway intervention, limited medi
administration, and intravenous (IV) fluid therapy.
What advancements in medical transport became available Helicopters for medical transport.
in the 1970s?
What areas can a CQI program help to evaluate? Medical direction issues, education, communications, prehospital tr
transportation, financial issues, receiving facility review, dispatch, p
and education, disaster planning, and mutual aid.
, Chapter 1 EMS Operations
What are some applications of retrospective research? It can be used to develop educational sessions for EMS personnel
education strategies.
What are some benefits of national EMS group Impacting the future direction of EMS, accessing valuable resource
involvement? uniformity of EMS standards.
What are some career options available after becoming a Fire-based EMS, third-service EMS, private EMS agencies, hospital
licensed paramedic? hybrid services.
What are some characteristics of qualitative research? 1. No set guidelines 2. Each study must have specific parameters 3.
the researcher's interpretation of previously published data.
What are some potential special projects or duties a Paramedics may work with other agencies, forge partnerships with
paramedic may take on? resources, or be appointed to leadership positions.
What are some useful internet sites for accessing research? Google Scholar, Medscape, and PubMed.
What are some ways to eliminate human error in patient Ensure adequate lighting, limit interruptions, keep medications org
care? cautious during patient handoffs, and understand circumstances th
How can EMS professionals demonstrate confidence? By showing assurance in their skills and abilities.
How can paramedics be involved in collaborative Paramedics may gather data, identify populations for research, and
research? volunteers from calls.
How can paramedics consult with medical staff during By using the radio through established medical control procedures
transport?
How can paramedics educate the community? By teaching about injury and illness prevention and promoting CPR
How can you prepare for potential errors in medication Use cheat sheets and be conscientious of protocols, avoiding inter
handling?
How do EMS colleges contribute to research? These institutes produce high-quality research and may allow para
assist in research projects.
How does a literature review contribute to research? A literature review analyzes existing literature to draw conclusions.
How does the number of subjects in a study affect data The more subjects involved in a study, the more relevant the data is
relevance?
, Chapter 1 EMS Operations
How does the public's perception of EMS professionals It is based on media exposure and personal experiences.
develop?
How does the scope of practice for EMTs vary? The skills and treatments for EMTs vary from state to state.
How do fire-based EMS services typically operate? Most are paid and operated by municipal governments, though so
nonpaid volunteers.
How do independent ambulance agencies operate in They may offer services under contract to municipalities that canno
relation to municipalities? services.
How has the EMS system evolved over time? It has expanded from transportation to include improved systems a
various locations, primarily rural.
How have EMS operations historically been characterized? They have been standardized and not evidence-based.
How is the best patient care achieved in EMS? Through cooperation among agencies.
How should a paramedic present themselves in the By instilling confidence, maintaining credibility, and showing conce
community? and their families.
, Chapter 1 EMS Operations
How should EMS professionals communicate with patients By listening well and speaking directly without using confusing med
and their families?
What act was passed in 1973 that defined components of The Emergency Medical Services Systems Act
an EMS system?
What additional title can paramedics earn through further Critical care paramedic.
education in some states?
What advanced procedures are AEMTs trained in? AEMTs are trained in establishing IV access and administering IV flu
What advanced skills may EMTs be trained in? EMTs may be trained in advanced airway intervention, limited medi
administration, and intravenous (IV) fluid therapy.
What advancements in medical transport became available Helicopters for medical transport.
in the 1970s?
What areas can a CQI program help to evaluate? Medical direction issues, education, communications, prehospital tr
transportation, financial issues, receiving facility review, dispatch, p
and education, disaster planning, and mutual aid.
, Chapter 1 EMS Operations
What are some applications of retrospective research? It can be used to develop educational sessions for EMS personnel
education strategies.
What are some benefits of national EMS group Impacting the future direction of EMS, accessing valuable resource
involvement? uniformity of EMS standards.
What are some career options available after becoming a Fire-based EMS, third-service EMS, private EMS agencies, hospital
licensed paramedic? hybrid services.
What are some characteristics of qualitative research? 1. No set guidelines 2. Each study must have specific parameters 3.
the researcher's interpretation of previously published data.
What are some potential special projects or duties a Paramedics may work with other agencies, forge partnerships with
paramedic may take on? resources, or be appointed to leadership positions.
What are some useful internet sites for accessing research? Google Scholar, Medscape, and PubMed.
What are some ways to eliminate human error in patient Ensure adequate lighting, limit interruptions, keep medications org
care? cautious during patient handoffs, and understand circumstances th
