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EMT-B Final Exam Chapters 1-10Questions and correct answers.
A written authorization for an EMS provider to perform a particular skill in a specific situation is a(n):
ANS - standing order
In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the following agencies with the development
of emergency medical service standards? ANS - The US Dept. of Transportation
Searching the Internet for literature to support a new procedure that your service would like to
implement is an example of which of the following? ANS - Reviewing literature
The EMT is on-scene of a 57-year-old male patient complaining of chest pain; the EMT must contact
medical direction on the phone to assist with the patient's nitroglycerin. Contacting medical control for
orders is known as which of the following? ANS - On-line medical direction
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians was founded to establish which of the
following? ANS - c. Professional standards for emergency medical services personnel CorrectCorrect
Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT advises hospital personnel of the patient's condition, observations
from the scene, treatment rendered, and other pertinent data to assure continuity of care. This process
is known as which of the following? ANS - Transfer of care
What BEST defines direction given to the EMT by a physician over the telephone or radio? ANS - on-line
medical direction
What BEST defines the evaluation of the patient's condition in order to provide emergency care? ANS -
Patient assessment
What BEST describes the level of EMS training that emphasizes advanced airway management and IV
therapy but limited pharmacology training? ANS - AEMT
, What is the minimum level of certification required of ambulance personnel in most areas? ANS - EMT
When did non-military ambulances begin operating in most major American cities? ANS - Early 1900s
Which of the following agencies is responsible for establishing EMS system assessment programs? ANS
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Which of the following BEST describes a communication system capable of identifying the number and
location of the phone from which a caller is calling? ANS - Enhanced 911
Which of the following BEST describes a list of steps the EMT should perform while assessing and
managing emergency medical situations? ANS - Protocalls
Which of the following BEST describes a person who speaks up on behalf of the patient and supports his
cause? ANS - Advocate
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS)
system? ANS - To have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,
during transport, and at the hospital
Which of the following best describes training that supplements the EMT's original training and that is
usually taken in regular intervals? ANS - cont. education
Which of the following groups is credited with developing the earliest documented emergency medical
service? ANS - French
Which of the following has the ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of an EMS system?
ANS - Medical director
Which of the following is a role of the EMT in the quality improvement process? ANS - Writing
complete patient care reports
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