Paramedic Exam 1 Grade A+ 2025/2026
Responsibility of a physician medical director - ANSWERSensure quality pt care,
serves as a resource and pt advocate
credential EMS providers.
guidance, education, training
importance public poly documents that influence the practice of paramedicine -
ANSWERSLicense, Certification, Registration, Credentialing
License - ANSWERSlegal process of occupational regulation. Government agency grants
permission for a person who meets established qualifications to engage in a profession
Certification - ANSWERSgranted by a training agency, a government body. Meets the minimum
standard of practice. Prerequisite for license. Documentation attesting to that level of
achievement
Registration - ANSWERSact of enrolling ones name in a register or book of record. Simplifies
reciprocity
Credentialing - ANSWERSA local process that allows a paramedic to practice in a specific EMS
agency (or setting)
Statiscal Significance - ANSWERSdescriptive term used when the observed phenomenon
represents a significant departure from what might be expected by chance alone
Distinguish between the effectiveness of illness/injury prevention programs -
ANSWERSCommunity health assessment is needed to gather info and identify a problem. EMS
, must implement a plan that attempts to reduce or eliminate the risk of illness or injury and
improve the health of the community. Must serve the entire target population to be effective.
MIH serves different roles
Three levels of prevention to achieve this are Primary prevention, Secondary prevention, and
Tertiary Prevention
Primary Prevention - ANSWERSprevent injury and diseases from occurring before they happen
Ex: seat belts, vaccines, helmets
Secondary Prevention - ANSWERSminimize harm after an event happens to prevent further
problems
Ex: health screening
Tertiary Prevention - ANSWERScorrect and prevent further deterioration of an illness/injury
Ex: EMS providing illnesses an injury prevention services in the community
Effects of stress on the body - ANSWERSPhysical - unable to sleep, nausea, disrupted cardiac
rhythm, trouble breathing
Emotional - anger, denial, fear, panic
Cognitive - confusion, distress, poor concentration
behavioral - withdrawal, increased alcohol intake, change in eating habits
Responsibility of a physician medical director - ANSWERSensure quality pt care,
serves as a resource and pt advocate
credential EMS providers.
guidance, education, training
importance public poly documents that influence the practice of paramedicine -
ANSWERSLicense, Certification, Registration, Credentialing
License - ANSWERSlegal process of occupational regulation. Government agency grants
permission for a person who meets established qualifications to engage in a profession
Certification - ANSWERSgranted by a training agency, a government body. Meets the minimum
standard of practice. Prerequisite for license. Documentation attesting to that level of
achievement
Registration - ANSWERSact of enrolling ones name in a register or book of record. Simplifies
reciprocity
Credentialing - ANSWERSA local process that allows a paramedic to practice in a specific EMS
agency (or setting)
Statiscal Significance - ANSWERSdescriptive term used when the observed phenomenon
represents a significant departure from what might be expected by chance alone
Distinguish between the effectiveness of illness/injury prevention programs -
ANSWERSCommunity health assessment is needed to gather info and identify a problem. EMS
, must implement a plan that attempts to reduce or eliminate the risk of illness or injury and
improve the health of the community. Must serve the entire target population to be effective.
MIH serves different roles
Three levels of prevention to achieve this are Primary prevention, Secondary prevention, and
Tertiary Prevention
Primary Prevention - ANSWERSprevent injury and diseases from occurring before they happen
Ex: seat belts, vaccines, helmets
Secondary Prevention - ANSWERSminimize harm after an event happens to prevent further
problems
Ex: health screening
Tertiary Prevention - ANSWERScorrect and prevent further deterioration of an illness/injury
Ex: EMS providing illnesses an injury prevention services in the community
Effects of stress on the body - ANSWERSPhysical - unable to sleep, nausea, disrupted cardiac
rhythm, trouble breathing
Emotional - anger, denial, fear, panic
Cognitive - confusion, distress, poor concentration
behavioral - withdrawal, increased alcohol intake, change in eating habits
