PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE JOSEPH J
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Two ways the public accesses the EMS system. Explain the
advantages and disadvantages. Answer: *9/11
- Advantages:
--PSAP staffed by trained communications personnel
--Use of 9/11 reduces time it takes caller to access EMS
(PSAP: public service answering point)
◉ Four levels of prehospital emergency care training Answer:
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR):
- Provides immediate lifesaving care to patients waiting for higher
level responders (EMTs and/or paramedics); uses basic airway,
ventilation, and oxygen therapy devices; takes patient vital signs;
and provides stabilization of the spine and suspected extremity
injuries, eye irrigation, bleeding control, emergency moves, CPR,
automated external defibrillation, and emergency childbirth care.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT):
,- Provides basic emergency medical care and transportation;
interventions include those performed by the EMR but with basic
equipment found on an ambulance. Similar in scope to EMR with
addition of advanced oxygen therapy and ventilation equipment,
pulse oximetry, use of automatic blood pressure monitoring
equipment, and limited medication administration.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT):
- Provides both basic and limited advanced emergency medical care
and transportation. AEMTs perform the same skills as EMTs, with
the addition of the use of advanced airway devices, monitoring of
blood glucose levels, initiation of intravenous and intraosseous (in
the bone marrow) infusions, and administration of a select number
of medications.
Paramedic:
- Scope of practice includes those of EMTs and AEMTs with the
addition of more advanced assessment and patient management
skills and provision of the highest level of prehospital care.
Paramedics perform advanced assessments, form a field impression,
and provide invasive and drug interventions as well as transport.
Their care is designed to reduce disability and death of patients who
access the EMS system.
◉ Six types of special facilities Answer: Trauma center:
, - for rapid surgical intervention and specialized treatment of injuries
that generally exceed hospital emergency department capabilities
Burn center:
- for specialized treatment of serious burns , often including long-
term care and rehabilitation
Obstetrical center:
- for high-risk obstetric patients
Pediatric center:
- for specialized treatment of infants and children
Poison center:
- for specialized treatment of poisoning victims
Stroke center:
- to provide specialized care for specific acute stroke patients
Cardiac center:
- for the rapid and advanced management of patients suffering
cardiac emergencies
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Two ways the public accesses the EMS system. Explain the
advantages and disadvantages. Answer: *9/11
- Advantages:
--PSAP staffed by trained communications personnel
--Use of 9/11 reduces time it takes caller to access EMS
(PSAP: public service answering point)
◉ Four levels of prehospital emergency care training Answer:
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR):
- Provides immediate lifesaving care to patients waiting for higher
level responders (EMTs and/or paramedics); uses basic airway,
ventilation, and oxygen therapy devices; takes patient vital signs;
and provides stabilization of the spine and suspected extremity
injuries, eye irrigation, bleeding control, emergency moves, CPR,
automated external defibrillation, and emergency childbirth care.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT):
,- Provides basic emergency medical care and transportation;
interventions include those performed by the EMR but with basic
equipment found on an ambulance. Similar in scope to EMR with
addition of advanced oxygen therapy and ventilation equipment,
pulse oximetry, use of automatic blood pressure monitoring
equipment, and limited medication administration.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT):
- Provides both basic and limited advanced emergency medical care
and transportation. AEMTs perform the same skills as EMTs, with
the addition of the use of advanced airway devices, monitoring of
blood glucose levels, initiation of intravenous and intraosseous (in
the bone marrow) infusions, and administration of a select number
of medications.
Paramedic:
- Scope of practice includes those of EMTs and AEMTs with the
addition of more advanced assessment and patient management
skills and provision of the highest level of prehospital care.
Paramedics perform advanced assessments, form a field impression,
and provide invasive and drug interventions as well as transport.
Their care is designed to reduce disability and death of patients who
access the EMS system.
◉ Six types of special facilities Answer: Trauma center:
, - for rapid surgical intervention and specialized treatment of injuries
that generally exceed hospital emergency department capabilities
Burn center:
- for specialized treatment of serious burns , often including long-
term care and rehabilitation
Obstetrical center:
- for high-risk obstetric patients
Pediatric center:
- for specialized treatment of infants and children
Poison center:
- for specialized treatment of poisoning victims
Stroke center:
- to provide specialized care for specific acute stroke patients
Cardiac center:
- for the rapid and advanced management of patients suffering
cardiac emergencies
