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1
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The 1966 National Highway Safety Act charge what department with the development of of EMS standards?

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U.S. Department of Transportation

2
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What was developed in the 70s to establish professional standards for EMTs?

A

national registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

3
Q

what national program has established an assessment program with a set of standards for EMS?

A

National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA)

4
Q

What level of EMS training is characterized by providing immediate care for life threatening injuries, controlling the scene and preparing for the arrival of the ambulance?

A

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

5
Q

What level of EMS training is considered the minimum level of certification for ambulance personnel?

A

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

6
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What level of EMS training is characterized by the use of advanced airways, monitoring of blood glucose, and administration of some medications which may include IV and IO administration?

A

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

7
Q

What level of EMS training provides the most advanced level of prehospital care?

A

Paramedics

8
Q

What is the purpose of EMS?

A

-trained personnel respond and provide care on scene, during transport and at the hospital

9
Q

How many lbs should an EMT be able to lift and carry?

A

125lbs

10
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What term describes a process of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvements?

A

Quality Improvement

11
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What term describes an EMT or other person authorized by a Medical Director to give medications and provide emergency care?

A

designated agent

12
Q

What term describes a policy issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations?

A

standing orders

13
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What type of standing orders are issued by medical director that allow EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the Medical Director?

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Off-line medical direction

14
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What type of medical direction is characterized as orders from the on-duty physician given directly to the EMT in the field by radio or phone?

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On line medical direction

15
Q

List examples of roles EMTs may play in public safety?

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Injury prevention for geriatric patients
Injury prevention for youth
Public vaccination programs
Disease Surveillance