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EMT 108B Exam 1 Study Guide Questions and Answers
with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
What is an EMS system? - ANSWER consists of a team of
healthcare professionals who are responsible for and providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
What are the various components of the EMS system? -
ANSWER Public Access
Communication Systems
Clinical Care
Human Resources
Medical Direction
Evaluation
Integration of Health Services
Information Services
EMS Research
Legislation and Regulation
System Finance
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Certification vs Licensure -- Are these issued by the state or the
federal government? - ANSWER Certification - an exam used to
ensure all health care providers have at least the same basic
level of knowledge and skill
Licensure - the process by which states ensure applicant
competency in an examination setting
Governed by STATE laws
Requirements for renewal of your certification or license? -
ANSWER Varies state to state
- Uploaded CPR card
- proof of continuing education units (CEUs)
- skills verification
What is each of the levels of certification? - ANSWER EMR
EMT
AEMT
Paramedic
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What are some examples in the differences in care between the
various levels of certification? - ANSWER EMR - very basic
training and provides care before the ambulance arrives; may
perform as an assistant role with the ambulance crew
EMT - has training in BLS, which includes automated external
defibrillation, use of airway adjuncts, and assisting patients with
certain medications
AEMT - trained in specific aspect of ALS such as IV therapy, and
administration of certain emergency medications
Paramedic - has extensive training in ALS, including
endotracheal intubation, emergency pharmacology, cardiac
monitoring, and other advanced assessment and treatment
skills
What is the purpose of the medical director? - ANSWER Gives
authorizations to EMTs in the field to provide medical care in
the field
What are protocols and standing orders? - ANSWER Protocols -
given by MD usually at a local hospital and by someone who
can be reached by radio or telephone for medical control during
a call
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Standing orders - describes appropriate care, establish medical
direction for providers
Offline vs Online medical direction - ANSWER Offline - indirect;
standing orders, training, supervision
Online - direct; physicians directions given by phone or over the
radio
What is the continuous quality improvement (CQI)? - ANSWER a
system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects
of the EMS system
Emergency medical dispatcher (EMD) - ANSWER a system that
assists dispatchers in selecting appropriate units to respond to a
particular call for assistance and provides callers with vital
instructions until the arrival of EMS crews.
What are the components of standard precautions and when
should they be taken?
- Gloves
- Goggles/eye protection
EMT 108B Exam 1 Study Guide Questions and Answers
with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
What is an EMS system? - ANSWER consists of a team of
healthcare professionals who are responsible for and providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
What are the various components of the EMS system? -
ANSWER Public Access
Communication Systems
Clinical Care
Human Resources
Medical Direction
Evaluation
Integration of Health Services
Information Services
EMS Research
Legislation and Regulation
System Finance
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Certification vs Licensure -- Are these issued by the state or the
federal government? - ANSWER Certification - an exam used to
ensure all health care providers have at least the same basic
level of knowledge and skill
Licensure - the process by which states ensure applicant
competency in an examination setting
Governed by STATE laws
Requirements for renewal of your certification or license? -
ANSWER Varies state to state
- Uploaded CPR card
- proof of continuing education units (CEUs)
- skills verification
What is each of the levels of certification? - ANSWER EMR
EMT
AEMT
Paramedic
,3|Page
What are some examples in the differences in care between the
various levels of certification? - ANSWER EMR - very basic
training and provides care before the ambulance arrives; may
perform as an assistant role with the ambulance crew
EMT - has training in BLS, which includes automated external
defibrillation, use of airway adjuncts, and assisting patients with
certain medications
AEMT - trained in specific aspect of ALS such as IV therapy, and
administration of certain emergency medications
Paramedic - has extensive training in ALS, including
endotracheal intubation, emergency pharmacology, cardiac
monitoring, and other advanced assessment and treatment
skills
What is the purpose of the medical director? - ANSWER Gives
authorizations to EMTs in the field to provide medical care in
the field
What are protocols and standing orders? - ANSWER Protocols -
given by MD usually at a local hospital and by someone who
can be reached by radio or telephone for medical control during
a call
, 4|Page
Standing orders - describes appropriate care, establish medical
direction for providers
Offline vs Online medical direction - ANSWER Offline - indirect;
standing orders, training, supervision
Online - direct; physicians directions given by phone or over the
radio
What is the continuous quality improvement (CQI)? - ANSWER a
system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects
of the EMS system
Emergency medical dispatcher (EMD) - ANSWER a system that
assists dispatchers in selecting appropriate units to respond to a
particular call for assistance and provides callers with vital
instructions until the arrival of EMS crews.
What are the components of standard precautions and when
should they be taken?
- Gloves
- Goggles/eye protection
