Ems research - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? A. a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting B. a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured C. a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for prov...

West Coast EMT Block Exam #1 COMPLETE SOLUTION 1. American Heart Association protocols are based on . Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research: D. evidence-based research 2. As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the t...

Company officer two's may interact with? - Answer- Their organization's upper levels and with their local and regional government agencies. Company officer two's supervise? - Answer- Other officers Company officer two's act as _______ change agents within their organization - Answer- Change Prerequisite knowledge for for Fire Officer two? - Answer- 1. The organization of thier local government 2. The enabling and regulatory legislation and the law-making process at the local, state...

Responder safety Safe, quick clearance Prompt, reliable interoperable communications Purpose of the strategic highway research program 2 national traffic incident management responder training program is to promote consistent training of all responders and achieve three objectives Drunk Drugged Drowsy Distracted Just plain dangerous D drivers Secondary crashes Those crashes that occur within the incident scene or within the queue or back up, including the opposite directio...

Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e TEST BANK (Mistovich et al.) Chapter 1 Emergency Care Systems, Research, and Public Health 1) What is a primary purpose of the modern-day EMS system?...

The role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following except: a) perform primary assessment b) provide initial resuscitation c) provide definite diagnosis d) package patients for transportation c) provide definitive diagnosis In what position should an unconscious overdose patient be transported to a hospital? a) on their side, with feet elevated b) on their side c) seated, with head tilted back and legs elevated d) face down, with head elevated b) on their side Whic...

West Coast EMT Block Exam #1 2024/2025 American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - Precise Answer D. evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a par...

EMT- B Final Exam Review An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to: A. reassure the patient that everything will be all right, even if it will not be B. demand that the patient to be quiet and cooperative during transport. C. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint. D. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful. - ANSWER D. cont...

EMTs should have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology in order to: A. determine and document more accurate patient diagnoses. B. more clearly explain to patients the nature of their condition. C. perform and document more accurate patient assessments. D. communicate effectively with other members of the health care team. - D. communicate effectively with other members of the health care team. The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________....

EMT Final Review (Ch. 1-12) 2024/25 Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? Select one: A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs. B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT. C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. - ANSWER D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. Page 11 The continuous...