Ch. 1 - Introduction to EMS Systems Questions and Answers 100% Accurate

Ch. 1 - Introduction to EMS Systems Questions and Answers 100% Accurate the prehospital assessment and basic care for the ill or injured patient. emergency care the chain of human resources and services linked together to provide continuous emergency care at the scene and during transport to a medical facility. emergency medical services (EMS) system a physician who assumes the ultimate responsibility for medical oversight of the patient care aspects of the EMS system. medical director the supervision related to patient care provided for an EMS system or one of its components by a licensed physician. medical oversight a national model that defines the scope of care for the four nationally recognized levels of EMS provider. Scope of Practice Model the education and training standards developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the four nationally recognized levels of EMS training. National EMS Education Standards a member of the EMS system who has been trained to render first-aid care for a patient and to assist higher-level providers at the emergency scene. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) the care that an Emergency Medical Responder, an Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic is allowed and supposed to provide according to local, state, or regional regulations or statutes. Also called scope of care. scope of practice a member of the EMS system whose training emphasizes assessment, care, and transportation of the ill or injured patient. Depending on the level of training, emergency care may include starting IV (intravenous) lines, inserting certain advanced airways and administering some medications. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) a member of the EMS system whose training includes basic-level EMT training plus responsibility for a minimal level of advanced life support. Additional skills include starting IV (intravenous) lines, inserting certain advanced airways, and administering some medications. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) a member of the EMS system whose training includes advanced life support care, such as inserting advanced airways and starting IV lines. Paramedics also administer medications, interpret electrocardiograms, monitor cardiac rhythms, and perform cardiac defibrillation. Paramedic a designated 911 emergency dispatch center. public safety answering point (PSAP) a member of the EMS system who provides pre-arrival instructions to callers, thereby helping to initiate lifesaving care before EMS personnel arrive. Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) a hospital that is capable of providing specialized services such as trauma care, pediatric care, cardiac care, stroke care, or burn care. specialty hospital written guidelines that direct the care EMS personnel provide for the patients. protocols the medical director's specific instructions for specific medical conditions or injuries. standing orders an EMS system's written standing orders and protocols, which authorize personnel to perform particular skills in certain situations without actually speaking to the medical director or her designated agent. Also called indirect medical direction. off-line medical direction orders to perform a skill or administer care from the on-duty physician, given to the rescuer in person by radio or by the phone. Also called direct medical direction. on-line medical direction a continuous improvement in the quality of the product or service being delivered. continuous quality improvement (CQI) local resources dedicated to promoting optimal health and quality of life for the people and communities they serve. public health system specialized teams designed to provide medical care following a disaster. Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) the systematic investigation to establish facts. research Canvas HW Questions 1. Emergency Medical Responder 2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) 3. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) 4. Paramedic (EMT-P) What are the four (4) levels of National Recognized EMS Training? (List from lowest level of training to highest) 1. Scope Of Care 2. The care that a nationally recognized EMS provider is legally allowed and supposed to provide according to local, state, or regional regulations or statutes Scope of Practice is defined as (Select all that apply): 1. is a physician who assumes the ultimate responsibility for direction and oversight of all patient care. 2. oversees training and assists in the development of treatment protocols. The medical director (Select all that apply): written guideliens that direct the care EMS personnel provide for patients Protocols are defined as: the Medical Director's specific instructions for EMS personnel to provide care for specific medical conditions or injuries. Standing orders (off-line medical direction) are defined as: