Ems As We Know It Today

Question: Continuing education in EMS services to:

Answer: Maintain, update, and expand the EMT’s knowledge and skills.

Question: EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of:

Answer: EMS White paper-Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society.

Question: The continuous improvement (CQI) process is designed to:

Answer: Identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed

Question: The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the:

Answer: Medical Director

Question: Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?

Answer: Off-line

Question: The final stage of death and dying MOST commonly takes the form of:

Answer: Acceptance

Question: A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. as you and your partner enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes you, and states that you took too long to get there. You should:

Answer: Retreat and notify law enforcement personnel

Question: A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no more than_________hours following the incident

Answer: 72

Question: The MOST important consideration at the scene of a hazardous materials incident is:

Answer: Ensuring your personal safety

Question: Which of the following signs would indicate that your partner is experiencing significant stress?

Answer: Isolation from the rest of the crew