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Which of the following refers to a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS system? Sclect one: a. Quality improvement b. System effectiveness management c. Quality assurance d. Total quality management ANSWER VV a. Quality improvement Which of the following is the most common gateway for hospital services for patients who need emergency medical assistance? Sclect one: a. Emergency department b. Emergency medical services system c. Surgical services department d. Emergency medical dispatch center ANSWER VV a. Emergency Department Prehospital and emergency in-hospital care together are collectively called the: Select one: a. community wellness program. b. healthcare system. c. emergency medical services system. d. rapid response team. ANSWER Vv c. Emergency Medical Services System Which of the following has the ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of an EMS system? Select one: a. Medical Director b. Ambulance service director c. EMS battalion chief d. Legal counsel ANSWER VV a. Medical Director What BEST describes the level of EMS training that emphasizes activation of the EMS system and provides immediate care for life-threatening problems? Select one: a. Emergency Medical Dispatcher b. Cardiac care responder c. EMT d. Emergency Medical Responder ANSWER VV d. Emergency Medical Responder What BEST describes the level of EMS training that emphasizes advanced airway management and IV therapy but limited pharmacology training?Select onc: a. Advanced EMT b. Paramedic c. Emergency Medical Responder d. EMT ANSWER VV a. Advanced EMT Which of the following actions represents an EMT serving as a patient's advocate? Select one: d. An extension of the Medical Director's license to practice medicine ANSWER VV d. An extension of the Medical Director's license to practice medicine The application of oxygen for a patient who is short of breath without having to contact the physician in the emergency department is an example of which of the following? Select one: a. On-line medical direction b, Standards of care c. Standing orders d. Breach of duty ANSWER VV c. Standing orders What level of emergency medical training allows for insertion of endotracheal tubes, [V access, and cardiac defibrillation, as well as the administration of a variety of medications by various routes?Select one: a. Advanced EMT b. Emergency Medical Responder ¢. Emergency Medical Technician d. Paramedic ANSWER V¥ d. Paramedic Which level of EMS training is designed for the person who is often first at the scene, including police officers and firefighters, with an emphasis on activating the EMS system? Select one: a. Emergency Medical Technician b. Emergency Medical Responder ce. Paramedic d. Advanced EMT ANSWER VV b. Emergency Medical Responder Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the EMT? Select one: a. Protect and stabilize the patient b. Communicate with other responders on the scene c. Maintain personal health and safety d. Provide emergency care ANSWER V¥ c. Maintain personal health and safety Which of the following is professionally equivalent to the EMT? Select one: a. Ambulance technician b. Physician assistant c. Ambulance driver d. None of the above ANSWER VV d. None of the above The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians was founded to establish which of the following? Select one: a, An education curriculum for EMT courses b. Quality oversight of emergency medical services practices c. Professional standards for emergency medical services personnel d. Quality improvement and quality assurance programs for emergency medical services. ANSWER VV ce. Professional standards for emergency medical services personnel What is the minimum level of certification required of ambulance personnel in most areas? d. Medical Director ANSWER Vv d. Medical Director Which of the following BEST describes a list of steps the EMT should perform while assessing and managing emergency medical situations?Sclect one: a. Standing orders b. On-line medical direction c. Protocols d. Standard operating procedures ANSWER V¥ c. Protocols A written authorization for an EMS provider to perform a particular skill in a specific situation is a(n): Sclect one: a. on-line protocol. b. standard of care. c. direct medical order. d. standing order. ANSWER V ¥ d. Standing order Which of the following is a physical trait necessary for performing the duties of an EMT? Sclect one: a. Nonjudgmental and fair b. Ability to lift and carry 200 pounds c. Giving and receiving written instructions d. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations ANSWER vv c. Giving and receiving written instructions Which of the following is a personal trait an EMT should demonstrate? Select one: a. A self-starter b. A strong student c. Strong communication d. Good eyesight ANSWER VV a. A self-starter Centralized coordination of emergency medical access, transportation, and care most refers to which of the following? Select one: a, An emergency preparedness plan b. A trauma system c. Resource management d. Central deployment ANSWER VV c. Resource management All of the following are EMS system components as defined by the National [lighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EXCEPT: Select one: a. safety and security of EMS personnel. b. facilities. ¢, regulation and policy. d. public information and education. ANSWER VV a. Safety and security of EMS personnel. 
