Questions and Detailed Answers| Graded A+
Responsibilities of the EMT - ANSWER-Keep emergency vehicles and
equipment ready for an emergency, ensure your safety and the patients,
operate the emergency vehicle, ensure and protect patient privacy, uphold
medical and legal standards, resolve emergency incidents, give emotional
support to the patient, the patients family, give emergency medical care to the
patient while awaiting of additional medical resources
DNR - ANSWER-Do not resuscitate
DNR requirements - ANSWER-Clear statement of the patients medical
problems, signature of the patient or legal guardian, signature of one or more
physicians or other licensed health care professionals, not expired
Advanced Directive - ANSWER-A written document that specifies medical
treatment to a competent patient, should he or she become unable to make
decisions
EMT Licensure Requirements - ANSWER-High school diploma or equivalent
Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening
Valid driver's license
Successful completion of a recognized health care provider basic life support
, (BLS)/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course
Successful completion of a state-approved EMT course
Successful completion of a state-recognized written certification examination
(usually NREMT)
Successful completion of a state-recognized practical certification examination
Compliance with other state, local, and employer provisions
off-line - ANSWER-indirect; standing orders, training, supervision
online - ANSWER-direct, physician directions given over the phone or radio
Cardi - ANSWER-heart
hepat - ANSWER-liver
nepht - ANSWER-kidney
neur - ANSWER-nerves
psych - ANSWER-mind
thorac - ANSWER-chest
hyper - ANSWER-over, excessive, high