Continuing education in EMS serves to - correct answer maintain, update, and expand
your knowledge and skills.
The EMT certification exam is designed to: correct answer - ensure that EMTs are
competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills.
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: -
correct answer assist a patient with certain prescribed medication
EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of: correct answer
- Accidental Death and Disability The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe correct
answer - Off- Line
, Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy correct answer -
Community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving
An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened,
demanding, or unpleasant is to correct answer : - Continue to be nonjudgmental,
compassionate, and respectful
Which of the following statement regarding the NREMT is correct? correct answer -
The NREMT provides a national standards for EMS testing
Which of the following criteria is required to become licensed and employed as an
EMT? - correct answer Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on
the first shock 95% of the time, you should correct answer : - recognize that this does
not mean the device will save more lives
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical
care in the field is the: correct answer - Medical director
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