EMS 108 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
define emergency medical services (EMS) systems P3
Emergency medical services system consists of a team of health care professional and
are responsible for emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured.
name the four levels of EMT training and licensure pp4-7
EMR, EMT, AEMT and paramedic
Describe EMT licensure criteria; include how the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) applies to employment as an EMT. pp4-7
Licensure criteria: High school diploma/equivalent, proof of immunization against certain
communicable diseases, successful completion of a background check/drug screening,
valid driver's license, CPR/BLS course, EMT course, passed state/national exams.
Discuss the historical background of the development of the EMS system pp7-9
• 1966: Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
established EMS
• Early 1970's: DOT (Department of Transportation) published the first EMT training
curriculum
• 1971: AAOS published "The Orange Book"
• 1980's: Advanced levels of EMTS
• 1990's: NHTSA's EMS Agenda for the Future
,describe the levels of the EMT trainings in terms of sets of knowledge, skills, and
attitudes needed for each of the following: EMR,EMT,AEMT, and paramedic pp9-
11
Recognize the presence of other first responders at a scene with EMS training,
some knowledge of the first aid, or merely good intentions, and their need for
direction.
Explain the guiding principles of EMS Agenda 2050
Is a multidisciplinary , national review of all aspects of EMS delivery. The goal is to
develop a more cohesive and consistent system across the county. The documents
features five key aspects of a people- centered EMS systems as outlined in:
1: Comprehensive , quality convient car
2. Evidence -based clinical care
3. Efficient , well rounded care
4 . Preventive care
5. Comprehensive and easily accessible patient records
describe how medical direction in an EMS system works and the EMT's role in the
process p14
Define mobile integrated healthcare and community paramedicine p15
explain the purpose of the EMS continuous quality improvement (CQI) process.
P16
Purpose of CQI: Review and discuss any areas of patient care that appear to need to
be changed or improved.
,Characterize the EMT's role in disease and injury prevention and public education
in the community. pp19-20
Primary Prevention: Focuses on strategies that will prevent the event from ever
happening. An example is the polio vaccine that prevented the disease.- Secondary
Prevention: The event has already happened so finding ways to decrease the effects of
the event. An example is helmets and seat belts don't prevent the accident but prevent
serious injury.
describe the roles and responsibilities of the EMT pp21-23
• Keep vehicles and equipment ready
• Ensure safety
• Be familiar with emergency vehicle operation
• On-scene leadership
• Scene evaluation
• Call for additional resources as needed
.• Gain patient access
.• Perform a patient assessment
.• Give emergency medical care while awaiting additional medical resources
.• Call for additional resources as needed
.• Gain patient access
.• Perform a patient assessment
.• Give emergency medical care while awaiting additional medical resources
.• Call for additional resources as needed
.• Gain patient access
, .• Perform a patient assessment
.• Give emergency medical care while awaiting additional medical resources.
Describe the attributes an EMT is expected to possess pp22-23
• Attitude/behavior must reflect that you're knowledgeable
• Dress professionally
• Treat patients with respect
explain the impact of the Health insurance portability and accountability act
(HIPPA) on patient privacy. p23
Patients information may not be disclosed to the public to ensure privacy.
explain the steps that contribute to wellness and resilience and their importance
in managing stress pp31-38
1. Prolonged physical stress can drain the body of its reserves.
a.) Depleted of key nutrients
b.) Weakened
c.) More susceptible to illness
2. Understanding how stress affects you physiologically, physically, and psychologically
can help you:
a.) Control your reactions
b.) Minimize the effect of stress
differentiate infectious disease and communicable disease p38
A. An infectious disease is caused by harmful organisms within the body.
B. A communicable disease can be spread:
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
define emergency medical services (EMS) systems P3
Emergency medical services system consists of a team of health care professional and
are responsible for emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured.
name the four levels of EMT training and licensure pp4-7
EMR, EMT, AEMT and paramedic
Describe EMT licensure criteria; include how the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) applies to employment as an EMT. pp4-7
Licensure criteria: High school diploma/equivalent, proof of immunization against certain
communicable diseases, successful completion of a background check/drug screening,
valid driver's license, CPR/BLS course, EMT course, passed state/national exams.
Discuss the historical background of the development of the EMS system pp7-9
• 1966: Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
established EMS
• Early 1970's: DOT (Department of Transportation) published the first EMT training
curriculum
• 1971: AAOS published "The Orange Book"
• 1980's: Advanced levels of EMTS
• 1990's: NHTSA's EMS Agenda for the Future
,describe the levels of the EMT trainings in terms of sets of knowledge, skills, and
attitudes needed for each of the following: EMR,EMT,AEMT, and paramedic pp9-
11
Recognize the presence of other first responders at a scene with EMS training,
some knowledge of the first aid, or merely good intentions, and their need for
direction.
Explain the guiding principles of EMS Agenda 2050
Is a multidisciplinary , national review of all aspects of EMS delivery. The goal is to
develop a more cohesive and consistent system across the county. The documents
features five key aspects of a people- centered EMS systems as outlined in:
1: Comprehensive , quality convient car
2. Evidence -based clinical care
3. Efficient , well rounded care
4 . Preventive care
5. Comprehensive and easily accessible patient records
describe how medical direction in an EMS system works and the EMT's role in the
process p14
Define mobile integrated healthcare and community paramedicine p15
explain the purpose of the EMS continuous quality improvement (CQI) process.
P16
Purpose of CQI: Review and discuss any areas of patient care that appear to need to
be changed or improved.
,Characterize the EMT's role in disease and injury prevention and public education
in the community. pp19-20
Primary Prevention: Focuses on strategies that will prevent the event from ever
happening. An example is the polio vaccine that prevented the disease.- Secondary
Prevention: The event has already happened so finding ways to decrease the effects of
the event. An example is helmets and seat belts don't prevent the accident but prevent
serious injury.
describe the roles and responsibilities of the EMT pp21-23
• Keep vehicles and equipment ready
• Ensure safety
• Be familiar with emergency vehicle operation
• On-scene leadership
• Scene evaluation
• Call for additional resources as needed
.• Gain patient access
.• Perform a patient assessment
.• Give emergency medical care while awaiting additional medical resources
.• Call for additional resources as needed
.• Gain patient access
.• Perform a patient assessment
.• Give emergency medical care while awaiting additional medical resources
.• Call for additional resources as needed
.• Gain patient access
, .• Perform a patient assessment
.• Give emergency medical care while awaiting additional medical resources.
Describe the attributes an EMT is expected to possess pp22-23
• Attitude/behavior must reflect that you're knowledgeable
• Dress professionally
• Treat patients with respect
explain the impact of the Health insurance portability and accountability act
(HIPPA) on patient privacy. p23
Patients information may not be disclosed to the public to ensure privacy.
explain the steps that contribute to wellness and resilience and their importance
in managing stress pp31-38
1. Prolonged physical stress can drain the body of its reserves.
a.) Depleted of key nutrients
b.) Weakened
c.) More susceptible to illness
2. Understanding how stress affects you physiologically, physically, and psychologically
can help you:
a.) Control your reactions
b.) Minimize the effect of stress
differentiate infectious disease and communicable disease p38
A. An infectious disease is caused by harmful organisms within the body.
B. A communicable disease can be spread:
