EMS System - correct answer A network of resources to provide emergency care and transport
victims of sudden illness and injury
Enhanced 911 System - correct answer Allows caller to be identified by the dispatch system by
providing the callers phone numbers and address from which they are calling
Seven Levels of EMS training - correct answer 1. Emergency Medical Responder (DOTrans, Basic,
Advanced)
2. EMT Basic
3. AEMT (Advanced EMT)
4. Intermediate 85,99
5. EMT Paramedic
6. Critical Care Paramedic
7. TEMS (Tactical EMS)
Five Roles / Responsibilities of the EMR - correct answer 1. Personal Health and Safety
2. Caring Attitude, Maintaining Composure
3. Neat, Clean, and Professional Appearance
4. Keep Up to Date knowledge and skills
5. Put Patients needs as a priority
Eustress - correct answer Good Stress
Distress - correct answer Bad Stress
Five Common Causes of Stress - correct answer mass casualty
violence
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amputations
death
Pediatric patients
Five Stages of the Grieving Process - correct answer 1. Denial (Disbelief)
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
Five Signs of Stress - correct answer irritability
can't concentrate
difficulty sleeping
anxiety (guilt)
loss of appetite
Four Lifestyle Changes to Deal with Stress - correct answer 1. Eat healthier
2. Exercise (Meditation)
3. Balance Work
4. Listening to Family and friends
CISD - correct answer Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing: Purpose - correct answer Deals with Traumatic Incidents, a
debriefing is a confidential group meeting which encourages open discussion of the incident.
The goal is to assist the EMS personal in dealing with the stress related to the incident
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Four Types of Body Substance Isolation - correct answer Hand washing
Proper disposal of medical equipment
use of personal protective equipment
Scene Safety (?)
Scene Safety - correct answer Assessment of scene (surroundings) that will provide information
to the first responder and will help ensure their well-being
Scope of Practice - correct answer The legal duties to the patient, medical director, and public
Standard of Care - correct answer care expected based on training and experience taking into
account the conditions under which the care is rendered
Competence - correct answer The ability to understand questions and to the implication of
decisions made
( do you know who / where / what you are? )
Expressed Consent - correct answer The patient must be told in an easy to understand nature
and the extent of the procedure to be preformed as well as the possible risks involved
Implied Consent - correct answer Consent based on the assumption that the unresponsive
patient would consent to life saving interventions
Advanced Directives - correct answer Written documentation that specifies what medical
treatment a patient wishes to have and what to withhold should the patient become unable to
make a decision