Paramedic
Provides the highest level of prehospital care, including advanced assessments, formation of a field impression, and invasive and drug interventions
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
The first person on the scene who has emergency care training
EMS system
an organization ...
EMT HOSA TEST 12 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Paramedic - answer Provides the highest level of prehospital care, including advanced
assessments, formation of a field impression, and invasive and drug interventions
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - answer The first person on the scene who has
emergency care training
EMS system - answer an organization that coordinates emergency care as part of the
continuum of health care
Prehospital or out-of-hospital care - answer Care provided prior to transport to the hospital
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - answer Performs the responsibilities of an
EMT, plus the added responsibilities of use of advanced airway devices, monitoring of blood
glucose levels, initiation of intravenous and intraosseous infusions, and administration of a
specific set of medications
EMT - answer Provides basic emergency medical care and transportation to patients who
access the EMS system, including advanced oxygen therapy and use of ventilation equipment,
pulse oximetry, use of automatic blood pressure monitoring equipment, and limited medication
administration
The roles and responsibilities of the EMT include
a. insertion of intravenous lines.
b. controlling life-threatening situations.
c. decompressing the chest.
d. reading and interpreting electrocardiograms. - answer controlling life-threatening situations.
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