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What is the responsibility of a Medical Director? - (ANSWER)Protocol Development
Online and Offline Medical Direction
Quality Assurance and Improvement
Who acts under the authority of a Medical Director? - (ANSWER)EMR EMT AEMT Paramedic
All Medical care in a PRE-HOSPITAL setting
What are some roles/responsibilities of an EMT? - (ANSWER)Keeping vehicle and equipment ready for
use.
Ensure safety for yourself, partners, patients and bystanders.
Scene Assessments.
Follow HIPPA guidelines.
Resolve emergency incidents.
(More examples: Pg 21, Table 1-5)
What is the difference between online and offline medical control? - (ANSWER)Online Medical Control =
Direct communication for complex or non-standard cases.
Offline Medical Control = Pre-approved protocols that EMTs follow without direct physician input.
What is "Standard of Care"? - (ANSWER)The level and type of care that a reasonably competent EMT
with similar training would provide in the same or similar situation
What is "Scope of Practice"? - (ANSWER)The Scope of Practice refers to the specific medical procedures,
treatments, and interventions that an EMT is legally allowed to perform based on their level of training,
certification, and state regulations.
What are standard precautions that can be taken as an EMT? - (ANSWER)PPE
Hand Washing
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Proper use of Biohazard bags
Scene Safety
What is the top priority of a hazmat incident? - (ANSWER)Personal Safety
Don't become another victim
What does HIPPA stand for and what did it implement? - (ANSWER)Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
HIPAA protects patient privacy, secures medical data, and ensures confidentiality in healthcare settings,
including EMS!
What is CISM and what does it do? - (ANSWER)Critical Incident Stress Management
CISM is a vital tool for EMS and first responders to process traumatic events, prevent burnout, and
maintain mental well-being. It's about support, not weakness!
What is Negligence and what 4 Factors is it based on? - (ANSWER)Negligence: Failure to provide the
same care that someone with similar care would provide in the same or similar situation.
FACTORS
Duty: EMT has an obligation to care for the patient.
Breach of Duty: EMT fails to meet the expected standard of care.
Causation: The breach directly results in harm to the patient.
Damages: The patient suffers harm because of the breach.
What is abandonment? - (ANSWER)Abandonment is the unilateral termination of care by an EMT
without the patients consent and without making any provisions for continuing care by a medical
professional who is competent to provide care for the patient.
What is the difference between assault and battery? - (ANSWER)Assault: Threat of harm or creating fear
of harm (no physical contact).
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Battery: Actual physical contact or offensive force (with or without harm).
What are the (4) types of consent? - (ANSWER)Expressed Consent: Clear, verbal, or written agreement
from the patient.
Informed Consent: Patient understands and agrees to treatment after being fully informed of risks.
Implied Consent: Assumed consent in emergencies when the patient cannot communicate.
Involuntary Consent: Consent given by a legal guardian or representative when the patient cannot
consent themselves.
What are the 3 planes of the body? - (ANSWER)Sagittal- left/right
Transverse- top/bottom
Frontal- front/back
What are the body systems and what do they do? - (ANSWER)Circulatory: Heart and blood vessels
transport materials.
Respiratory: Lungs provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
Musculoskeletal: Bones and muscles for movement and support.
Nervous: Brain and nerves control body functions.
Digestive: Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
Endocrine: Glands regulate hormones and metabolism.
Urinary: Kidneys filter waste and regulate fluid balance.
Immune: Defends against infections and disease.
Reproductive: Reproduction and continuation of species.
Integumentary: Skin and sensory functions.
Lymphatic: Fluid balance and immune support.
Proximal vs Distal - (ANSWER)Proximal = closer to the torso
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Distal = parts away from the torso
Anterior vs. Posterior - (ANSWER)Anterior (front), posterior (back)
Medial vs. Lateral - (ANSWER)Medial: towards the midline
Lateral: away from the midline
Superior vs. Inferior - (ANSWER)Superior - closer to the head
Inferior - closer to the feet
List the steps of blood flow through the heart - (ANSWER)superior/inferior vena cava - right atrium -
tricuspid valve - right ventricle - pulmonary valve - pulmonary artery - lungs for Oxygen/Carbon dioxide
exchange - back to the heart via the pulmonary veins - left atrium - bicuspid (mitral) valve - left ventricle
- aortic valve - aorta - body
What are the types of Muscles? - (ANSWER)Skeletal Muscle: Voluntary, striated, attached to bones for
body movement.
Cardiac Muscle: Involuntary, striated, found in the heart, pumps blood.
Smooth Muscle: Involuntary, non-striated, found in hollow organs, moves substances like food or blood.
How does breathing work? - (ANSWER)As the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract, the chest size
increases causing air to enter the lungs. As the same muscles relax, the size of the chest decreases
thereby increasing the intrathoracic pressure causing air within the lungs to be exhaled.
What key differences does a pediatric airway have in comparison to an adult airway? - (ANSWER)Size
and Proportion: Pediatric airways are smaller and more prone to obstruction.
Larynx Position: Higher and more anterior in children.
Trachea: Shorter, more pliable, and less rigid in children.
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What is the responsibility of a Medical Director? - (ANSWER)Protocol Development
Online and Offline Medical Direction
Quality Assurance and Improvement
Who acts under the authority of a Medical Director? - (ANSWER)EMR EMT AEMT Paramedic
All Medical care in a PRE-HOSPITAL setting
What are some roles/responsibilities of an EMT? - (ANSWER)Keeping vehicle and equipment ready for
use.
Ensure safety for yourself, partners, patients and bystanders.
Scene Assessments.
Follow HIPPA guidelines.
Resolve emergency incidents.
(More examples: Pg 21, Table 1-5)
What is the difference between online and offline medical control? - (ANSWER)Online Medical Control =
Direct communication for complex or non-standard cases.
Offline Medical Control = Pre-approved protocols that EMTs follow without direct physician input.
What is "Standard of Care"? - (ANSWER)The level and type of care that a reasonably competent EMT
with similar training would provide in the same or similar situation
What is "Scope of Practice"? - (ANSWER)The Scope of Practice refers to the specific medical procedures,
treatments, and interventions that an EMT is legally allowed to perform based on their level of training,
certification, and state regulations.
What are standard precautions that can be taken as an EMT? - (ANSWER)PPE
Hand Washing
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Correct Detailed Answers| Brand New Version!
Proper use of Biohazard bags
Scene Safety
What is the top priority of a hazmat incident? - (ANSWER)Personal Safety
Don't become another victim
What does HIPPA stand for and what did it implement? - (ANSWER)Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
HIPAA protects patient privacy, secures medical data, and ensures confidentiality in healthcare settings,
including EMS!
What is CISM and what does it do? - (ANSWER)Critical Incident Stress Management
CISM is a vital tool for EMS and first responders to process traumatic events, prevent burnout, and
maintain mental well-being. It's about support, not weakness!
What is Negligence and what 4 Factors is it based on? - (ANSWER)Negligence: Failure to provide the
same care that someone with similar care would provide in the same or similar situation.
FACTORS
Duty: EMT has an obligation to care for the patient.
Breach of Duty: EMT fails to meet the expected standard of care.
Causation: The breach directly results in harm to the patient.
Damages: The patient suffers harm because of the breach.
What is abandonment? - (ANSWER)Abandonment is the unilateral termination of care by an EMT
without the patients consent and without making any provisions for continuing care by a medical
professional who is competent to provide care for the patient.
What is the difference between assault and battery? - (ANSWER)Assault: Threat of harm or creating fear
of harm (no physical contact).
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Battery: Actual physical contact or offensive force (with or without harm).
What are the (4) types of consent? - (ANSWER)Expressed Consent: Clear, verbal, or written agreement
from the patient.
Informed Consent: Patient understands and agrees to treatment after being fully informed of risks.
Implied Consent: Assumed consent in emergencies when the patient cannot communicate.
Involuntary Consent: Consent given by a legal guardian or representative when the patient cannot
consent themselves.
What are the 3 planes of the body? - (ANSWER)Sagittal- left/right
Transverse- top/bottom
Frontal- front/back
What are the body systems and what do they do? - (ANSWER)Circulatory: Heart and blood vessels
transport materials.
Respiratory: Lungs provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
Musculoskeletal: Bones and muscles for movement and support.
Nervous: Brain and nerves control body functions.
Digestive: Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
Endocrine: Glands regulate hormones and metabolism.
Urinary: Kidneys filter waste and regulate fluid balance.
Immune: Defends against infections and disease.
Reproductive: Reproduction and continuation of species.
Integumentary: Skin and sensory functions.
Lymphatic: Fluid balance and immune support.
Proximal vs Distal - (ANSWER)Proximal = closer to the torso
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Distal = parts away from the torso
Anterior vs. Posterior - (ANSWER)Anterior (front), posterior (back)
Medial vs. Lateral - (ANSWER)Medial: towards the midline
Lateral: away from the midline
Superior vs. Inferior - (ANSWER)Superior - closer to the head
Inferior - closer to the feet
List the steps of blood flow through the heart - (ANSWER)superior/inferior vena cava - right atrium -
tricuspid valve - right ventricle - pulmonary valve - pulmonary artery - lungs for Oxygen/Carbon dioxide
exchange - back to the heart via the pulmonary veins - left atrium - bicuspid (mitral) valve - left ventricle
- aortic valve - aorta - body
What are the types of Muscles? - (ANSWER)Skeletal Muscle: Voluntary, striated, attached to bones for
body movement.
Cardiac Muscle: Involuntary, striated, found in the heart, pumps blood.
Smooth Muscle: Involuntary, non-striated, found in hollow organs, moves substances like food or blood.
How does breathing work? - (ANSWER)As the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract, the chest size
increases causing air to enter the lungs. As the same muscles relax, the size of the chest decreases
thereby increasing the intrathoracic pressure causing air within the lungs to be exhaled.
What key differences does a pediatric airway have in comparison to an adult airway? - (ANSWER)Size
and Proportion: Pediatric airways are smaller and more prone to obstruction.
Larynx Position: Higher and more anterior in children.
Trachea: Shorter, more pliable, and less rigid in children.
