EMS Systems Chapter 1 Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the term for the legal obligation to provide care when on duty?
✔✔Duty to act
What is the role of the community in EMS prevention efforts?
✔✔To participate in safety programs and learn basic first aid
What is the main responsibility of the transport unit in EMS?
✔✔To move patients safely to a medical facility
What is the primary function of medical control in EMS?
✔✔To provide clinical guidance and oversight to EMS providers
What is the purpose of system evaluation in EMS?
✔✔To identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement
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,What is the correct order of the links in the EMS response chain?
✔✔Detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, transport, definitive care
What is the main function of the communications system in EMS?
✔✔To connect dispatch, field units, and hospitals for coordinated care
What is the purpose of EMS protocols?
✔✔To standardize patient care based on best practices
What is the most important role of bystanders before EMS arrives?
✔✔To ensure safety and provide basic first aid if able
What is the name for a facility that specializes in treating patients with severe burns?
✔✔Burn center
What is the first step in any EMS call after receiving dispatch information?
✔✔Scene size-up
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, What is the role of an EMS system in public health emergencies?
✔✔To provide emergency medical response and assist with community health needs
What is the main goal of a patient care report?
✔✔To document care provided and assist with continuity of care
What is the meaning of “evidence-based practice” in EMS?
✔✔Using scientific research to guide patient care decisions
What does EMS stand for?
✔✔Emergency Medical Services
Who is typically the first medically trained person to respond to an emergency?
✔✔Emergency Medical Responder
What is the primary mission of an EMS system?
✔✔To reduce death and disability from sudden illness and injury
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the term for the legal obligation to provide care when on duty?
✔✔Duty to act
What is the role of the community in EMS prevention efforts?
✔✔To participate in safety programs and learn basic first aid
What is the main responsibility of the transport unit in EMS?
✔✔To move patients safely to a medical facility
What is the primary function of medical control in EMS?
✔✔To provide clinical guidance and oversight to EMS providers
What is the purpose of system evaluation in EMS?
✔✔To identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement
1
,What is the correct order of the links in the EMS response chain?
✔✔Detection, reporting, response, on-scene care, transport, definitive care
What is the main function of the communications system in EMS?
✔✔To connect dispatch, field units, and hospitals for coordinated care
What is the purpose of EMS protocols?
✔✔To standardize patient care based on best practices
What is the most important role of bystanders before EMS arrives?
✔✔To ensure safety and provide basic first aid if able
What is the name for a facility that specializes in treating patients with severe burns?
✔✔Burn center
What is the first step in any EMS call after receiving dispatch information?
✔✔Scene size-up
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, What is the role of an EMS system in public health emergencies?
✔✔To provide emergency medical response and assist with community health needs
What is the main goal of a patient care report?
✔✔To document care provided and assist with continuity of care
What is the meaning of “evidence-based practice” in EMS?
✔✔Using scientific research to guide patient care decisions
What does EMS stand for?
✔✔Emergency Medical Services
Who is typically the first medically trained person to respond to an emergency?
✔✔Emergency Medical Responder
What is the primary mission of an EMS system?
✔✔To reduce death and disability from sudden illness and injury
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