EMR Chapter 1 Cram

which of the following has training in limited advanced life support skills, such as IV therapy?

advanced EMT (AEMT)

if a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time you should:

recognize that this does not mean the device will share more lives

the ______ deals with the well-being of the EMT, Carter progression, and EMT compensation

human resources department

one of the most important recent advances in prehospital emergency care is the

AED

which of the following is required to work as an EMT?

a current basic life support/CPR credential

which of the following is an advantage of enhanced 9-1-1 systems over regular 9-1-1 systems?

potential use of GPS technology?

by definition, pandemic illnesses have

spread throughout the world

which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure?

an EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug

doing what is best for the patient is known as

patient advocacy

today’s EMS providers are trained according to the

2009 national EMS education standards

dressing and acting properly while on duty are examples of

professional attributes

empathy requires the EMT to consider the needs of others

to consider the needs of others

which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy

community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving

who is ultimately responsible for ensuring quality control for all EMTs at an EMS agency?

the medical director

a proactive approach to public health focused on

prevention of injury and illness

why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?

additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed

roles and responsibilities of the EMT include

providing on-scene leadership

which of the following is a nationally recognized competent of an EMS system

public education

EMRs such as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers are an integral part of the EMS system because

they often arrive at the scene before the ambulance and EMTs

EMS, as we know it today, has its origins in the 1966

white paper