Volume 1 paramedic compilation
Another term for mobile integrated health care is: - answer community Para medicine.
Based on current trends, paramedic graduates of today will continue to enter into
nontraditional roles such as helicopter air ambulance, tactical EMS, and industrial
medicine because of their: - answer unique education and ability to think and work
independently.
Critical care transport vehicles are: - answer specially equipped and staffed for moving
extremely ill patients.
Emerging roles of the paramedic include: - answer participation in public education.
For the paramedic, the patient's and public's interests must be above personal,
corporate, or financial interests. This is an example of: - answer professional ethics.
In the near future, paramedics may find themselves taking on a variety of additional
roles including: - answerinjury prevention within their service area.
Of the nationally recognized levels of EMS certifications in the United States, who
performs the highest level of prehospital care? - answerParamedic
Paramedics are accountable to: - answertheir medical director.
The combined roles and responsibilities of paramedic practice is known as: -
answerparamedicine.
The first EMS provider that may initiate lifesaving care to critical patients while awaiting
additional EMS response is referred to as a(n): - answerEMR
The paramedic is always expected to: - answerserve as the patient's advocate.
The primary task of the paramedic is to: - answerprovide care in an out-of-hospital
setting.
The primary task of the paramedic is to: - answerprovide care in an out-of-hospital
setting.
The responsibilities of the paramedic must include: - answerpublic safety.
The responsibilities of the paramedic must include: - answerpublic safety.
,Which document includes instructional guidelines that have taken paramedic education
to a much higherlevel? - answerNational Emergency Medical Services Education
Standards: Paramedic Instructional Guidelines
Which document includes instructional guidelines that have taken paramedic education
to a much higherlevel? - answerNational Emergency Medical Services Education
Standards: Paramedic Instructional Guidelines
Which level of EMS provider is certified to provide only basic emergency medical care
and transportation? - answerEMT
Which level of EMS provider is certified to provide only basic emergency medical care
and transportation? - answerEMT
Which of the following is an environment that today's paramedics often work in? -
answerIndustrial environments
Which of the following is an environment that today's paramedics often work in? -
answerIndustrial environments
Which of the following is an obligation of all paramedics? - answerIllness and injury
prevention
Which of the following is an obligation of all paramedics? - answerIllness and injury
prevention
Which of the following would most likely benefit from an EMS helicopter? - answerA
rural community
Which of the following would most likely benefit from an EMS helicopter? - answerA
rural community
Your medical director is seeking paramedics interested in receiving specialized training
to allow some patients to receive primary care in their homes. This would be an
example of: - answerexpanded scope of practice.
Your medical director is seeking paramedics interested in receiving specialized training
to allow some patients to receive primary care in their homes. This would be an
example of: - answerexpanded scope of practice.
A designated trauma center is: - answera hospital that meets accreditation standards for
trauma care.
A designated trauma center is: - answera hospital that meets accreditation standards for
trauma care.
,A means to promote and enhance the status of EMS within the health care community
and to help create a unified voice for EMS providers are two of the services provided by:
- answerprofessional organizations.
A means to promote and enhance the status of EMS within the health care community
and to help create a unified voice for EMS providers are two of the services provided by:
- answerprofessional organizations.
A significant advance in paramedic education was contained in the 2009 publication of
the National EMS Education Instructional Guidelines, developed by the: -
answerUSDOT.
A significant advance in paramedic education was contained in the 2009 publication of
the National EMS Education Instructional Guidelines, developed by the: -
answerUSDOT.
A significant lack of communication between the ambulance and __________ was
identified as a problem in the Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of
Modern Society white paper. - answerthe hospital
A significant lack of communication between the ambulance and __________ was
identified as a problem in the Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of
Modern Society white paper. - answerthe hospital
A teachable moment is: - answeran unplanned opportunity to present information that
will likely be well received.
A teachable moment is: - answeran unplanned opportunity to present information that
will likely be well received.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was first
published by: - answerThe National Academy of Sciences.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was first
published by: - answerThe National Academy of Sciences.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was
released in: - answer1966
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was
released in: - answer1966
An EMS research project focused on morbidity is studying - answerthe incidence of ill
health.
, An EMS research project focused on morbidity is studying - answerthe incidence of ill
health.
At the municipal and regional levels, the first step in developing a comprehensive EMS
system is to establish a(n): - answeradministrative oversight agency.
At the municipal and regional levels, the first step in developing a comprehensive EMS
system is to establish a(n): - answeradministrative oversight agency.
Based on published research on the EMS system in the United States, which of the
following is a weakness of the system currently? - answerInsufficient coordination
Based on published research on the EMS system in the United States, which of the
following is a weakness of the system currently? - answerInsufficient coordination
Clinical protocols are designed around the four "Ts" of emergency care. These are: -
answertriage, treatment, transport, and transfer.
Clinical protocols are designed around the four "Ts" of emergency care. These are: -
answertriage, treatment, transport, and transfer.
Due to the influence of managed care, research for EMS is important because: -
answerEMS systems will be forced to scientifically validate the effectiveness and
necessity of treatments.
Due to the influence of managed care, research for EMS is important because: -
answerEMS systems will be forced to scientifically validate the effectiveness and
necessity of treatments.
EMS is just part of the patient's continuum of care. When does the continuum of care
begin? - answerWhen the patient is first injured or becomes ill
EMS is just part of the patient's continuum of care. When does the continuum of care
begin? - answerWhen the patient is first injured or becomes ill
EMS providers are the medical director's designated agents. This defines the concept
of: - answermedical oversight.
EMS providers are the medical director's designated agents. This defines the concept
of: - answermedical oversight.
Evidence-based medicine means using the current best scientific evidence in making
decisions about: - answerthe care of individual patients.
Evidence-based medicine means using the current best scientific evidence in making
decisions about: - answerthe care of individual patients.
Another term for mobile integrated health care is: - answer community Para medicine.
Based on current trends, paramedic graduates of today will continue to enter into
nontraditional roles such as helicopter air ambulance, tactical EMS, and industrial
medicine because of their: - answer unique education and ability to think and work
independently.
Critical care transport vehicles are: - answer specially equipped and staffed for moving
extremely ill patients.
Emerging roles of the paramedic include: - answer participation in public education.
For the paramedic, the patient's and public's interests must be above personal,
corporate, or financial interests. This is an example of: - answer professional ethics.
In the near future, paramedics may find themselves taking on a variety of additional
roles including: - answerinjury prevention within their service area.
Of the nationally recognized levels of EMS certifications in the United States, who
performs the highest level of prehospital care? - answerParamedic
Paramedics are accountable to: - answertheir medical director.
The combined roles and responsibilities of paramedic practice is known as: -
answerparamedicine.
The first EMS provider that may initiate lifesaving care to critical patients while awaiting
additional EMS response is referred to as a(n): - answerEMR
The paramedic is always expected to: - answerserve as the patient's advocate.
The primary task of the paramedic is to: - answerprovide care in an out-of-hospital
setting.
The primary task of the paramedic is to: - answerprovide care in an out-of-hospital
setting.
The responsibilities of the paramedic must include: - answerpublic safety.
The responsibilities of the paramedic must include: - answerpublic safety.
,Which document includes instructional guidelines that have taken paramedic education
to a much higherlevel? - answerNational Emergency Medical Services Education
Standards: Paramedic Instructional Guidelines
Which document includes instructional guidelines that have taken paramedic education
to a much higherlevel? - answerNational Emergency Medical Services Education
Standards: Paramedic Instructional Guidelines
Which level of EMS provider is certified to provide only basic emergency medical care
and transportation? - answerEMT
Which level of EMS provider is certified to provide only basic emergency medical care
and transportation? - answerEMT
Which of the following is an environment that today's paramedics often work in? -
answerIndustrial environments
Which of the following is an environment that today's paramedics often work in? -
answerIndustrial environments
Which of the following is an obligation of all paramedics? - answerIllness and injury
prevention
Which of the following is an obligation of all paramedics? - answerIllness and injury
prevention
Which of the following would most likely benefit from an EMS helicopter? - answerA
rural community
Which of the following would most likely benefit from an EMS helicopter? - answerA
rural community
Your medical director is seeking paramedics interested in receiving specialized training
to allow some patients to receive primary care in their homes. This would be an
example of: - answerexpanded scope of practice.
Your medical director is seeking paramedics interested in receiving specialized training
to allow some patients to receive primary care in their homes. This would be an
example of: - answerexpanded scope of practice.
A designated trauma center is: - answera hospital that meets accreditation standards for
trauma care.
A designated trauma center is: - answera hospital that meets accreditation standards for
trauma care.
,A means to promote and enhance the status of EMS within the health care community
and to help create a unified voice for EMS providers are two of the services provided by:
- answerprofessional organizations.
A means to promote and enhance the status of EMS within the health care community
and to help create a unified voice for EMS providers are two of the services provided by:
- answerprofessional organizations.
A significant advance in paramedic education was contained in the 2009 publication of
the National EMS Education Instructional Guidelines, developed by the: -
answerUSDOT.
A significant advance in paramedic education was contained in the 2009 publication of
the National EMS Education Instructional Guidelines, developed by the: -
answerUSDOT.
A significant lack of communication between the ambulance and __________ was
identified as a problem in the Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of
Modern Society white paper. - answerthe hospital
A significant lack of communication between the ambulance and __________ was
identified as a problem in the Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of
Modern Society white paper. - answerthe hospital
A teachable moment is: - answeran unplanned opportunity to present information that
will likely be well received.
A teachable moment is: - answeran unplanned opportunity to present information that
will likely be well received.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was first
published by: - answerThe National Academy of Sciences.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was first
published by: - answerThe National Academy of Sciences.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was
released in: - answer1966
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was
released in: - answer1966
An EMS research project focused on morbidity is studying - answerthe incidence of ill
health.
, An EMS research project focused on morbidity is studying - answerthe incidence of ill
health.
At the municipal and regional levels, the first step in developing a comprehensive EMS
system is to establish a(n): - answeradministrative oversight agency.
At the municipal and regional levels, the first step in developing a comprehensive EMS
system is to establish a(n): - answeradministrative oversight agency.
Based on published research on the EMS system in the United States, which of the
following is a weakness of the system currently? - answerInsufficient coordination
Based on published research on the EMS system in the United States, which of the
following is a weakness of the system currently? - answerInsufficient coordination
Clinical protocols are designed around the four "Ts" of emergency care. These are: -
answertriage, treatment, transport, and transfer.
Clinical protocols are designed around the four "Ts" of emergency care. These are: -
answertriage, treatment, transport, and transfer.
Due to the influence of managed care, research for EMS is important because: -
answerEMS systems will be forced to scientifically validate the effectiveness and
necessity of treatments.
Due to the influence of managed care, research for EMS is important because: -
answerEMS systems will be forced to scientifically validate the effectiveness and
necessity of treatments.
EMS is just part of the patient's continuum of care. When does the continuum of care
begin? - answerWhen the patient is first injured or becomes ill
EMS is just part of the patient's continuum of care. When does the continuum of care
begin? - answerWhen the patient is first injured or becomes ill
EMS providers are the medical director's designated agents. This defines the concept
of: - answermedical oversight.
EMS providers are the medical director's designated agents. This defines the concept
of: - answermedical oversight.
Evidence-based medicine means using the current best scientific evidence in making
decisions about: - answerthe care of individual patients.
Evidence-based medicine means using the current best scientific evidence in making
decisions about: - answerthe care of individual patients.
