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1
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What best describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system?

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To have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene, during transport, and at the hospital

2
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In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged what agency with the development of emergency medical service standards?

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The U.S. Dept. of Transportation

3
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What was the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians was founded to establish?

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Professional standards for emergency medical services personnel

4
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What best describes a person who speaks up on behalf of the patient and supports his cause?

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Advocate

5
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What is a role of the EMT in the quality improvement process?

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Writing complete patient care reports

6
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What best describes a list of the EMT should perform while assessing and managing emergency medical situations?

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Protocols

7
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What agency is responsible for establishing EMS system assessment programs?

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

8
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What is a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS system?

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Quality improvement

9
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The application of oxygen for a patient who is short of breath without having to contact the physician in the emergency dept. is an example of what?

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Standing orders

10
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What is a common term used to describe the items needed for Standard Precautions or body substance isolation precautions?

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Personal Protective Equipment

11
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Assaulted homeless male, dried blood around mouth and nose, productive cough. What approach for resp. isolation?

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Mask yourself and the patient

12
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Since EMS personnel are often exposed to both acute and chronic stressors, what may be helpful to cope with on-the-job experiences.

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Critical incident stress management

13
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When transporting a patient with tuberculosis, which type of mask should be worn on the patient, and which type on the EMT?

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Patient: surgical mask
EMT: N-95 mask

14
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The term burnout is also known as what?

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Cumulative stress reaction

15
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What reference provides important info regarding hazardous materials, emergency care, and procedures in case of accidental fire or release; supplies definitions of placard colors and identification numbers; and should be standard issue on-board all ambulances and rescue units?

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Emergency Response Guidebook