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White Paper correct answers In 1966, a paper titled "Accidental Death and Disability: The
Neglected Disease of Modern Society" is published by the National Academy of Sciences. This
paper, commonly referred to as ________ __________ is considered the birth of modern EMS
American Heart Association correct answers In the 1980s, the ______ ______ ________
increases the emphasis on cardiovascular disease prevention, science, and education. Additional
levels of training are added to the existing curriculum and despite advances, the scope of practice
for various levels lacks unity.
U.S. Department of Transportation correct answers In the 70s, this federal agency developed the
first EMT National Standard Curriculum including textbooks and paramedic NSC
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; National Highway Transportation Safety
Administration correct answers In the 1990s, the _____ ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ advocates for the
creation of a national training curriculum and the _______ ___ ____ ___ ___ begins work on the
EMS Agenda for the Future
National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES) correct answers In the 2000s, the NHTSA
identifies universal knowledge and skills for EMS professionals through the new _________
________ ______ __________. This new curriculum replaces the National Standard Curricula
created by USDOT.
EMR correct answers CPR, AED, Oral airways, airway obstruction, manual airway techniques,
BVM ventilation, oxygen therapy, airway suctioning, manual BP, auto injector, bleeding control,
assisted childbirth
EMT correct answers EMR skills + humidified oxygen, venturi mask, automated transport
ventilators, nasal airways, pulse oximetry, auto BP, assisted medications, spinal immobilization,
splinting, tourniquet, MAST/PASG, mechanical CPR, assisted complicated childbirth
AEMT correct answers EMT skills + multilumen airways, blood glucose monitoring, IV/IO
insertion, medication administration
Paramedic correct answers AEMT skills + BiPap/CPAP, needle decompression, percutaneous
cricothyrotomy, ETCO2/capnography, NG/OG tube, intubation, direct laryngoscopy, PEEP,
ECG interpretation, manual defibrillation/cardioversion, transcutaneous external pacing,
extensive medication administration, thrombolytic therapy
Scene safety correct answers What is an EMT's first priority ALWAYS?
Acute stress correct answers an immediate physiological and psychological reaction to a specific
event. The event triggers the body's fight or flight response
,Delayed stress correct answers a stress reaction that develops after the stressful event. It does not
interfere with the EMT's ability to perform during the stressful event. Posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) is an example of ________ _______
Cumulative stress correct answers the result of exposure to stressful situations over a prolonged
period of time. This leads to burnout for many EMTs.
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) correct answers is a formalized process to help
emergency workers deal with stress
- diffusing sessions are held within 4 hours of the incident
- debriefing sessions are held 24 to 72 hours after the incident
Occupational Safety and Health Administration correct answers oversees regulations concerning
workplace safety, including infectious disease precautions
Minimum PPE correct answers Gloves and eye protection should be used during any patient
contact situation and are examples of...
Expanded PPE correct answers The use of disposable gown and mask for significant contact with
body fluids. Use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask or a N-95 respirator for
suspected airborne disease exposure, such as tuberculosis
not enter; emergency care correct answers Unless cleared by a hazmat specialist, an EMT is
expected to _____ ______ and not begin _______ ______ until patients have been
decontaminated or otherwise cleared by hazmat crews
not enter; safe distance correct answers When it comes to crime scenes, EMS providers should
____ ______ a crime scene unless law enforcement has determined it is safe. EMS providers
may be advised to respond to the call but maintain a _____ _______ away until cleared by law
enforcement. This is sometimes called "staging for PD"
highly reflective traffic safety vest correct answers In extrication situations, federal law requires
EMS workers wear approved _______ ______ ____ ____ ______ when working on roadways,
around traffic, or at an accident scene
Power lift correct answers A method of lifting where one keeps the object close to the body,
using the legs to lift and not the back (legs bent, back straight). Use a power grip with palms UP
and all fingers wrapped around the object.
Urgent move correct answers the patient has a potentially life-threatening injury or illness and
must be moved quickly for evaluation and transport
includes rapid extrication
,Rapid extrication correct answers an urgent move used for patients in a motor vehicle; it requires
multiple rescuers and a long backboard. The patient is rotated onto a backboard with manual
cervical spine precautions and removed from the vehicle
Non-urgent moves correct answers used when there are no hazards and no life-threatening
conditions apparent.
includes direct ground lift, extremity lift, direct carry method, and draw sheet method
Log roll technique correct answers commonly used to place a patient on a backboard or assess
the posterior, can be done while maintaining manual cervical spine precautions
should have at least 3 trained personnel
Stair-chair correct answers excellent for staircases, small elevators, etc. Does not allow for
manual cervical spine protection, CPR, or artificial ventilation
Backboard correct answers used primarily for cervical spine immobilization, allows for CPR and
artificial ventilation.
requires 4 people
scoop stretcher correct answers allows for easy positioning with minimal patient movement.
good for reducing patient discomfort during movement
rear correct answers when approaching a helicopter, never approach from the
left correct answers if the patient is pregnant and needs to be on a backboard, they should be
placed on the ___ side
advance directives correct answers written instructions, signed by the patient, specifying the
patient's wishes regarding treatment and resuscitative efforts
includes DNRs and living wills
assault correct answers a person can be guilty of ______ even if another person only perceived
that they intended to inflict harm. Physical contact is not required to be guilty of assault.
battery correct answers physically touching another person without their consent
negligence correct answers the most common reason EMS providers are sued civilly
includes a breech of four core values:
- duty to act: the EMT had an obligation to respond and provide care
- breech of duty: the EMT failed to assess, treat, or transport patient according to the standard of
care.
, - damage: the plaintiff experienced damage or injury recognized by the legal system as worthy of
compensation
- causation (proximate cause): the injury to the plaintiff was, at least in part, directly due to the
EMT's breech of duty
gross negligence correct answers exceeds simple negligence. It involves an indifference to, and
violation of, a legal responsibility.
- reckless patient care
- can result in civil or criminal charges
abandonment correct answers once care is initiated, EMS providers cannot terminate care
without the patient's consent. This is the termination of care without transferring the patient to an
equal or higher medical authority
continuity of care; billing; subpoena; crimes correct answers EMTs can release patient
information without consent when:
1) the information is necessary for ________ ___ ______
2) the information is necessary to facilitate ______ for services
3) the EMT has received a valid __________
4) reporting possible ________, abuse, assault, neglect, certain injuries, or communicable
diseases
obvious signs of death correct answers decomposition, rigor mortis, dependent lividity, and
decapitation are all _________ _______ ____ __________ and mean that resuscitation is not
necessary
dead on arrival; suicide; assault; abuse; crime correct answers Law enforcement or the medical
examiner must be notified for situations including:
1) any scene where the patient is ______ ____ _______
2) _______ attempts
3) _________ or sexual __________
4) child _______ or elder _________
5) suspected ________ scene
6) childbirth
repeater correct answers a type of base station that receives low-power transmissions from
portable or mobile radios and rebroadcasts at higher power to improve range
mobile data computers correct answers relay digital information instead of voice transmissions
can display the address of the call and routing information
allow digital communication with dispatch and other responding units
reduce the volume of routine radio traffic
