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advanced life support (ALS) - 1 Correct Answer - Advanced lifesaving procedures, some of which are now being provided by the EMT-B. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) - 1 Correct Answer - Comprehensive legislation that is designed to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination. automated external defibrillator (AED) - 1 Correct Answer - A device that detects treatable life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias (ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia) and deliver...

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. Correct Answer - D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. Page 11 The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to: Select one: A. provide punitive ...

scope of practice: Correct Answer - a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope, or extent and limits, of the EMTs job. How can rules and regulations vary? Correct Answer - the skills and medical interventions the EMT may perform are defined by legislation, which can vary from state to state. it can sometimes even within the same state from district to district What is the primary ethical consideration of an EMT? Correct Answer - the primary ethical consideratio...

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. -provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -unify EMS providers under a single medical director -facilitate a national EMS labor group -reduce expenses at the local and state levels Correct Answer - Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. -provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United...

Descriptions that MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services: Correct Answer - Healthcare professionals responsible for providing emergency care and transport The standards for Prehospital care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the: Correct Answer - State Office of EMS An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n): Correct Answer - Paramedic EMT training in nearly every state meets or exce...

Why is it important for EMTs to participate in quality improvement programs? Correct Answer - To identify problems and develop a plan to prevent their recurrence CORRECT. EMS quality improvement programs consist of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying aspects of the system that require improvement. Once a problem is identified, a plan is developed and implemented to prevent further occurrences of the same problem. It is critical that EMTs participate in this process because the...

10-1 Correct Answer - Proceed with Caution 10-2 Correct Answer - Arrived at Scene 10-3 Correct Answer - Respond to WPD HQ 10-4 Correct Answer - Message Acknowledge 10-6 Correct Answer - Call HQ by phone 10-7 Correct Answer - Repeat Last Transmission 10-9 Correct Answer - Unit out of Service 10-9 Correct Answer - Unit out of Service 10-10 Correct Answer - Unit In Service 10-11 Correct Answer - Unit Secure - Request Time and Case # 10-12 Correct Answer - Unit Not Secu...

Speed of compressions Correct Answer - -100/min Depth of compressions for adults Correct Answer - - 2 in (5 cm) Depth of compressions for children Correct Answer - - approximiatley 2 in (5 cm) Depth of compressions for infants Correct Answer - - approximiiatley 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) -1/3 depth of chest How long do you check for a pulse? Correct Answer - - at least 5 seconds no longer than 10 seconds Initial BLS for adults Correct Answer - 1- assess victim for respinse and look f...

The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. Select one: A. self-confidence B. scene leadership C. communication D. teamwork and diplomacy Correct Answer - C. communication Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? Select one: A. EMT B. Paramedic C. EMR D. AEMT Correct Answer - A. EMT What is an EMT's primary service area? Select one: A. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director B. The main area in whi...

As the single EMT managing an apneic patient's airway, the preferred initial method of providing ventilations is the: Correct Answer - mouth-to-mask technique with a one-way valve You and your partner are caring for a critically injured patient. Your partner is controlling severe bleeding from the patient's lower extremities as you attempt ventilations with a bag-mask device. After respositioning the mask several times, you are unable to effectively ventilate the patient. You should: Correc...