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1
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In addition to Trauma Centers, what are some other hospitals that specialize in the care of certain conditions and patients?

A

Burn Centers, Pediatric Centers, Cardiac Centers and Stroke Centers

2
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Policies or protocols issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations are known as what?

A

Standing Orders

3
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Medical techniques or practices that are supported by scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy, rather than merely on supposition and tradition are described as what?

A

Evidence-Based

4
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Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT:

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Personal Safety - Safety of the crew, patient and bystanders - Patient Assessment - Patient Care - Lifting and Moving - Transport - Transfer of Care - Patient Advocacy

5
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As an EMT, your authority to give medications and provide emergency care is actually an extension of the Medical Director’s license to practice medicine. This makes you what?

A

Designated Agent

6
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What are the four levels of EMS training and certification?

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  1. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
  2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  3. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
  4. Paramedic
7
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There is a chain of human resources that make up the EMS system. What makes up this chain, starting with the patient?

A

The Patient - Calling 911 - Emergency Medical Dispatch - Emergency Medical Responders - EMTs and Paramedics - Emergency Department Staff - Allied Health Staff

8
Q

Lists or steps for assessment and interventions to be performed in different situations are called what?

A

Protocols

9
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Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone are called what?

A

On-line Medical direction

10
Q

Which system has the capability of automatically identifying the caller’s phone number and location so that if a phone is disconnected or the patient loses consciousness, the dispatcher will still be able to send emergency personnel to the scene?

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Enhanced 911

11
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Personal Traits of a Good EMT:

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Pleasant - Sincere - Cooperative - Resourceful - A Self Starter - Emotionally Stable - Able to Lead - Neat and Clean - Of Good Moral Character and Respectful - In Control of Personal Habits - Good Communication - Listening Skills - Nonjudgmental and Fair

12
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Research impacts EMS to focus on improving _______ ________, or the long-term survival of patients.

A

Patient Outcomes

13
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The Medical Director issues a standing order that allows EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the Medical Director or another physician. This kind of “behind the scenes” medical direction is called what?

A

Off-line Medical Direction

14
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Who is the physician who assumes the ultimate responsibility for the patient-care aspects of the EMS system?

A

Medical Director

15
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Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director is called what?

A

Medical Direction

16
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This system allows telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed.

A

The 911 System

17
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Which concept consists of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying aspects of the system that require improvement?

A

Quality Improvement