AAOS EMT Book 12th edition EXAM with
complete solutions 2024/2025
Define emergency medical services (EMS) systems. - ANSWER-EMS is a team of
health care professionals who are responsible for and provide emergency care
and transportation to the sick and injured
Name the four levels of EMT training and licensure - ANSWER-Emergency
Medical Responder (EMR)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Advanced EMT (AEMT)
Paramedic
Emergency Medical Responder(EMR) - ANSWER-Has basic emergency care and
operations training, and is focused on managing the emergency scene and
initiating immediate life-saving care before the ambulance arrives. EMRs may
also perform roles under the direction of providers with more advanced training
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - ANSWER-Has additional depth and
breadth of training in basic emergency care and transportation of sick and injured
patients. Although not always the first to arrive, EMTs most commonly focus on
initial stabilization of the scene and fundamental emergency care. EMTs are the
primary link between the emergency scene and the health care system.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - ANSWER-Has additional
preparation beyond the EMT level that includes training and education in specific
aspects of advanced life support (ALS) such as Intravenous (IV) therapy,
advanced airway management, and the administration of certain emergency
medications. The EMT's primary focus is on more advanced assessment
, techniques and selected emergency interventions known to improve patient
outcomes.
Paramedics - ANSWER-Have the greatest breadth and depth of education and
training among emergency care providers. Their preparation focuses on ALS
assessment; diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques, such as
interpretation of heart rhythms; advanced airway management ; and emergency
pharmacology. Paramedics function as part of collaborative response, working
under medical direction with EMS providers of other levels to help extend the
reach of the health care system.
Describe EMT licensure criteria; include how the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) applies to employment as an EMT. - ANSWER-* High School diploma or
equivalent
* Proof of Immunization against certain communicable diseases
* Successful completion of a background check and drug screening
* Valid drivers license
* Successful completion of a recognized health care provider basic life
support(BLS) / cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Car) course
* Successful completion of a state approved EMT course
* Successful completion of a state - recognized written certification examination
( usually NREMT)
* Successful completion of a state - recognized practical certification examination
* Compliance with other state , local, and employer provisions
The ADA of 1990 protects people who have a disability from being denied access
to programs and services that are provided by state or local governments and
prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to the
disabled. In addition, Title I of the Ada protects EMTs with disabilities seeking
gainful employment under many circumstances. Employers with a certain number
of employees are required to a just process so that a candidate with a disability
can be considered for the position , and when possible , modify the work
environment or how the job is normally performed. This allows EMTs who can
perform the functional job skills with reasonable;e accommodations the
opportunity to pursue a career in EMS.
complete solutions 2024/2025
Define emergency medical services (EMS) systems. - ANSWER-EMS is a team of
health care professionals who are responsible for and provide emergency care
and transportation to the sick and injured
Name the four levels of EMT training and licensure - ANSWER-Emergency
Medical Responder (EMR)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Advanced EMT (AEMT)
Paramedic
Emergency Medical Responder(EMR) - ANSWER-Has basic emergency care and
operations training, and is focused on managing the emergency scene and
initiating immediate life-saving care before the ambulance arrives. EMRs may
also perform roles under the direction of providers with more advanced training
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - ANSWER-Has additional depth and
breadth of training in basic emergency care and transportation of sick and injured
patients. Although not always the first to arrive, EMTs most commonly focus on
initial stabilization of the scene and fundamental emergency care. EMTs are the
primary link between the emergency scene and the health care system.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - ANSWER-Has additional
preparation beyond the EMT level that includes training and education in specific
aspects of advanced life support (ALS) such as Intravenous (IV) therapy,
advanced airway management, and the administration of certain emergency
medications. The EMT's primary focus is on more advanced assessment
, techniques and selected emergency interventions known to improve patient
outcomes.
Paramedics - ANSWER-Have the greatest breadth and depth of education and
training among emergency care providers. Their preparation focuses on ALS
assessment; diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques, such as
interpretation of heart rhythms; advanced airway management ; and emergency
pharmacology. Paramedics function as part of collaborative response, working
under medical direction with EMS providers of other levels to help extend the
reach of the health care system.
Describe EMT licensure criteria; include how the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) applies to employment as an EMT. - ANSWER-* High School diploma or
equivalent
* Proof of Immunization against certain communicable diseases
* Successful completion of a background check and drug screening
* Valid drivers license
* Successful completion of a recognized health care provider basic life
support(BLS) / cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Car) course
* Successful completion of a state approved EMT course
* Successful completion of a state - recognized written certification examination
( usually NREMT)
* Successful completion of a state - recognized practical certification examination
* Compliance with other state , local, and employer provisions
The ADA of 1990 protects people who have a disability from being denied access
to programs and services that are provided by state or local governments and
prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to the
disabled. In addition, Title I of the Ada protects EMTs with disabilities seeking
gainful employment under many circumstances. Employers with a certain number
of employees are required to a just process so that a candidate with a disability
can be considered for the position , and when possible , modify the work
environment or how the job is normally performed. This allows EMTs who can
perform the functional job skills with reasonable;e accommodations the
opportunity to pursue a career in EMS.
