EMT(Platinum Testing) Exam 1 with precise detailed solutions

EMT(PlatinumTesting) Exam 1 with precise detailed
solutions

When was the beginning of EMS?

The modern EMS System evolved from its beginnings in 1960's in 1973.




What is EMS practice derived from?

Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society




What regulates safety and wellness practices in the US?

O.S.H.A




What is a patient care report?

A prehospital care report (PCR) is a report that ensures the continuation of the proper care
needed for your patient. Filling legal requirements and financial billing as well.




What EMS communication system is the location that originates and coordinates most of
the communications?

The Base Station or Emergency Medical Dispatch Center.(EMDC)




What is a form of non-verbal communication that involves initial contact with a patient?

, Informed Consent




Types of consent?

- informed consent

- implied consent

- express consent




What's another name for skeletal muscles?

Voluntary muscles




Define Prone

Lying face down




What is exhalation?

Process of breathing air out of the lungs.




What is the normal Heart rates for Adults and pediatrics?

Adult: 60-100

Infant: 100-180