What are the tiers of EMS providers 1- first responders
2- BLS
3- ALS
4- Air Ambulance / Aeromedical
What are the 4 response configurations 1- BLS Cold
2- BLS Hot
3- ALS Hot
4- Full Response
What is the difference between hot and cold responses Hot- lights and sirens
Cold- no lights and sirens
Describe you role in the chain of survival You are the link between those who need
assistance and those who provide assistance
, GPSTC Questions With Complete Solutions
What is the difference between signs and symptoms Signs- described by callers about
patients (what you see)
Symptoms- described by patients about themselves (what you feel)
What is crisis a state of emotional turmoil
When is a person in crisis when emotions, not reasoning, are controlling the subjects
actions
What are the 4 types of crisis Interpersonal, intra-personal, situational, maturational
What is interpersonal crisis occurs between two or more subjects
What is intra-personal crisis occurs inside of yourself
What is situational crisis occurs by things around us
What is maturational crisis caused by life experiences and aging