The modern ems system - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NYS EMT Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ NYS EMT EXAM Which of the following definitions best describes an EMS system? - CORRECT ANSWER-A system of resources and personnel necessary to provide immediate medical care to patients with sudden or unexpected illness or injury. The first use of ambulances in the United States occurred during the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Civil War Motorized ambulances were first used by which hospital? ...

EMT - Chapter 1 to 3 Exam Review Questions And Answers 2024 As an EMT, which requirement must be met so that you can provide routine and emergency medical care to the sick and injured, as an extension of the medical director's authority? - ANS-A service medical director Most authorities agree that the modern-day EMS system evolved after the release of which document? - ANS-The white paper "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society" in 1966 An Emergency...

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?...

Which of the following definitions best describes an EMS system? - Answer- A system of resources and personnel necessary to provide immediate medical care to patients with sudden or unexpected illness or injury. The first use of ambulances in the United States occurred during the: - Answer- Civil War Motorized ambulances were first used by which hospital? - Answer- Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago Which landmark paper did the National Academy of Sciences publish in 1966? - Answer- "Ac...

Where does the modern EMS system have its origin? - ️️The modern EMS system has its origins in funeral homes, which often operated ambulances. However, funeral home operators were often serving competing business interests and patients received little trained care until the hospital. What is considered the "birth" of EMS? - ️️In 1966, a paper titled "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society" is published by the National Academy of Sciences. This pap...

MYBRADYLAB Test Chapter 1 Questions And Answers 2024 What is a primary purpose of the modern-day EMS system? A. Provide emergency health care services to medically underserved areas B. Provide a means of transport to and from the hospital C. Decrease the incidence of death and disability related to injury and illness D. Ensure that all members of society have equal access to hospitals - ANS-Decrease the incidence of death and disability related to injury and illness An Emergency Medi...

Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e (Mistovich et al.) Chapter 1 Emergency Care Systems, Research, and Public Health 1) What is a primary purpose of the modern-day EMS system? A) Provide a means of transport to and from the hospital B) Ensure that all members of society have equal access to hospitals C) Decrease the incidence of death and disability related to injury and illness D) Provide emergency health care services to medically underserved areas Answer: C Diff: 2 Page Ref: 7 Objective: 1-2 2) M...

according to the national Ems scope of practice model an emt should be able to: A. administer epi via subcutaneous route B. assist a patient w/ certain prescribed medications c. interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly D. insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids - B. assist a patient w/ certain prescribed medications an appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding or unpleasant is to: A. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassiona...

EMT test 1 chapters 1-15 why is 1966 important - ANSWER DOT charged with devolping EMS standards the white paper was published whats the white paper - ANSWER accidental death and disabilty the neglected disease of modern society state of emergency care was poor many people died on highways and this was a turning ...

Where does the modern EMS system have its origin? - The modern EMS system has its origins in funeral homes, which often operated ambulances. However, funeral home operators were often serving competing business interests and patients received little trained care until the hospital. What is considered the "birth" of EMS? - 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 is wide...