EMS Systems - Knowledge Checks Chapter 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EMS Systems - Knowledge Checks Chapter 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which type of medical direction occurs when an EMT consults a physician by radio during a call? A. Online medical direction B. Offline medical direction C. Incident command D. Peer review Which part of the EMS system links community care with hospital care? A. Dispatch B. Finance C. Prehospital care D. Public health office What is the most effective way to reduce the spread of infectious disease in EMS work? 2 A. Wearing two uniforms B. Keeping the ambulance clean once a week C. Practicing proper hand hygiene D. Using alcohol spray once a month What is the “golden hour” in EMS? A. The time spent at the station before a call B. The critical first hour after injury when prompt treatment improves survival C. The hour for paperwork after a shift D. The time spent restocking the ambulance Which EMS provider level can administer IV therapy and some medications? A. EMT B. Advanced EMT (AEMT) C. Emergency Medical Responder D. Volunteer responder Which term describes the organized steps to ensure safety of EMS team, patient, and bystanders? 3 A. Secondary triage B. Scene management C. Triage D. Dispatch protocol Which document outlines EMS provider expectations and competencies for a given state? A. Safety policy B. State scope of practice C. Ambulance log D. Hazard report What is the role of the public in the EMS system? A. Drive ambulances during peak hours B. Recognize emergencies, call 911, and provide first aid until help arrives C. Determine EMS budgets D. Hire medical directors Which agency is responsible for developing the EMS Agenda for the Future? 4 A. CDC B. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) C. OSHA D. FEMA What does the term “continuity of care” mean in EMS? A. Keeping the same ambulance crew for each patient B. Smooth transfer of care from one provider to another without information loss C. Maintaining the same treatment for all patients D. Scheduling follow-up visits with patients What is the purpose of a patient care report (PCR)? A. Record ambulance mileage B. Track crew hours C. Document assessment, care provided, and patient outcomes D. Advertise EMS services What is the primary mission of an EMS system?