EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) KEY TERMS AND LEGAL
PRINCIPLES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EMS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅the chain of human resources and services linked together to provide
continuous emergency care at the scene and during transport to a medical facility
EMR - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a trained individual who provides immediate care in emergencies.
EMT - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a certified professional who provides basic emergency medical care and
transportation.
Evidence Based Practice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅integrating clinical expertise with the best available
clinical evidence from systematic research
Medical Director - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A physician responsible for overseeing the medical aspects of
an EMS system.
EMS Standards - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Guidelines and protocols that define the quality and scope of
emergency medical services.
Off-line Medical Direction - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Protocols and standing orders established by a
medical director that guide EMS personnel in patient care.
On-line Medical Direction - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Real-time communication and guidance provided by
a medical director during a medical emergency.
Paramedic - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A healthcare professional who provides advanced emergency
medical care, including advanced airway management and medication administration.
Protocols - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Standardized procedures and guidelines for EMS personnel to follow
in various medical situations.
PRINCIPLES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EMS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅the chain of human resources and services linked together to provide
continuous emergency care at the scene and during transport to a medical facility
EMR - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a trained individual who provides immediate care in emergencies.
EMT - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a certified professional who provides basic emergency medical care and
transportation.
Evidence Based Practice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅integrating clinical expertise with the best available
clinical evidence from systematic research
Medical Director - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A physician responsible for overseeing the medical aspects of
an EMS system.
EMS Standards - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Guidelines and protocols that define the quality and scope of
emergency medical services.
Off-line Medical Direction - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Protocols and standing orders established by a
medical director that guide EMS personnel in patient care.
On-line Medical Direction - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Real-time communication and guidance provided by
a medical director during a medical emergency.
Paramedic - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A healthcare professional who provides advanced emergency
medical care, including advanced airway management and medication administration.
Protocols - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Standardized procedures and guidelines for EMS personnel to follow
in various medical situations.
