EMS 131 Final and NREMT complete
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What sets forth the standards for EMS? - correct answer- ✅National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) Technical Assistance Program
What are the EMS standards? - correct answer- ✅Regulation and Policy, resource
management, human resources and training, transportation, facilities, communications, public
information and education, medical direction, trauma systems, evaluation
What is an EMR? - correct answer- ✅Emergency medical responder - the first person at a
scene, responsible for activating the EMS system
What is an EMT? - correct answer- ✅Emergency Medical Technician - provides basic level
medical and trauma care and transportation
What is an AEMT? - correct answer- ✅Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - basic and
advanced level of care and transportation
What is a paramedic? - correct answer- ✅Most advanced level of prehospital care
What are the roles and responsibilities of an EMT? - correct answer- ✅Personal safety, safety
of the crew, patient and bystanders, patient assessment, patient care, lifting and moving,
transport, transfer of care, patient advocacy
Quality Improvement - correct answer- ✅a process of continuous self-review with the purpose
of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
Medical director - correct answer- ✅a physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the
patient-care aspects of the EMS system
medical direction - correct answer- ✅Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system
by the Medical Director.
Designated Agent - correct answer- ✅an EMT or other person authorized by a Medical Director
to give medications and provide emergency care. The transfer of such authorization to a
designated agent is an extension of the Medical Director's license to practice medicine.
standing orders - correct answer- ✅a policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that
authorizes EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
off-line medical direction - correct answer- ✅Standing orders issued by the Medical Director
that allow EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to
the Medical Director or another physician.
on-line medical direction - correct answer- ✅Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to
an EMT in the field by radio or telephone.
,What is the EMS role in public health? - correct answer- ✅Injury prevention for geriatric
patients, injury prevention for youth, public vaccination programs, disease surveillance
Standard Precautions - correct answer- ✅A strict form of infection control that is based on the
assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious.
Personal Protective Equipment - correct answer- ✅Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by
an employee for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA).
Hand cleaning in EMS - correct answer- ✅Hand washing, alcohol-based cleaners
hepatitis - correct answer- ✅inflammation of the liver
Tuberculosis - correct answer- ✅An infectious disease that may affect almost all tissues of the
body, especially the lungs
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) - correct answer- ✅The most advanced, and
fatal, stage of an HIV infection.
Ebola - correct answer- ✅A contagious viral disease originating in Africa. It is transmitted by
blood and body fluids and causes body organs and vessels to leak blood, usually resulting in
death.
OSHA 3106 - correct answer- ✅Includes infection exposure control plan, adequate education
and training, hepatitis B vaccination, methods of control, housekeeping, labeling, postexposure
evaluation and follow-up
Ryan White CARE Act - correct answer- ✅requires notification and assistance to medics who
have been exposed to certain diseases
Airborne disease exposure - correct answer- ✅you will be notified by your designated officer
when you have been exposed to an airborne disease
Bloodborne or other infectious disease exposure - correct answer- ✅You may submit a request
for a determination whether or not you have been exposed to an infectious disease
Tuberculosis compliance mandate - correct answer- ✅safe to assume anyone with productive
cough may be infected
When are you required to wear N-95 or HEPA respirators? - correct answer- ✅Caring for a
patient suspected of having TB, transporting an individual from such a setting in a closed
vehicle, performing high-risk procedures such as endotracheal suctioning and intubation
Tuberculin skin test - correct answer- ✅a test to determine past or present tuberculosis
infection, previously called purified protein derivative (PPD)
What are the 3 stages of stress? - correct answer- ✅alarm, resistance, exhaustion
Critical incident - correct answer- ✅any situation that causes unusually strong emotions that
interfere with the ability to function
acute stress reaction - correct answer- ✅Occurs simultaneously with or shortly after a critical
incident
, delayed stress reaction - correct answer- ✅Reaction to stress that occurs after a stressful
situation.
cumulative stress reaction - correct answer- ✅This reaction, also known as, "burnout," results
from sustained low-level stressors and develop over a period of years.
multiple-casualty incident (MCI) - correct answer- ✅an emergency involving multiple patients
What are some causes for stress in EMS? - correct answer- ✅MCIs, calls involving infants and
children, severe injuries, abuse and neglect, death of a coworker
eustress - correct answer- ✅positive stress that helps people work under pressure and work
effectively
distress - correct answer- ✅negative stress when something becomes too overwhelming and
the response is ineffective
What are some ways to deal with stress? - correct answer- ✅Develop more healthful and
positive dietary habits, exercise, devote time to relaxing
critical incident stress management (CISM) - correct answer- ✅a comprehensive system that
includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately
when it occurs
What are the 5 stages of accepting death? - correct answer- ✅denial, anger, bargaining,
depression, acceptance
hazardous materials incident - correct answer- ✅The release of a harmful substance into the
environment. Also called a hazmat incident
body mechanics - correct answer- ✅the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving
and prevent injury
Rules to follow to prevent injury when doing lifting - correct answer- ✅position the feet properly
(firm level, shoulder-width apart), use your legs, never turn/twist, weight close to the body
power lift - correct answer- ✅A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the
body, feet apart and flat on the ground, body weight on or just behind the balls of the feet, and
back locked in. The upper body is raised before the hips. Also called the squat-lift position.
power grip - correct answer- ✅gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with
the object being lifted, all fingers bent at the same angle, and hands at least 10 inches apart
urgent move - correct answer- ✅Move used if a scene factor causes a decline in patient's
condition, or if the treatment of a patient requires a move.
emergency move - correct answer- ✅A move in which the patient is dragged or pulled from a
dangerous scene before assessment and care are provided.
non-urgent move - correct answer- ✅No immediate threat to life, are carried out in such a way
as to prevent injury and to avoid discomfort and pain.
What might call for an emergency move? - correct answer- ✅hazardous scene, care of life-
threatening conditions requires repositioning, other patients must be reached
Latest study set with Questions and
correct Answers
What sets forth the standards for EMS? - correct answer- ✅National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) Technical Assistance Program
What are the EMS standards? - correct answer- ✅Regulation and Policy, resource
management, human resources and training, transportation, facilities, communications, public
information and education, medical direction, trauma systems, evaluation
What is an EMR? - correct answer- ✅Emergency medical responder - the first person at a
scene, responsible for activating the EMS system
What is an EMT? - correct answer- ✅Emergency Medical Technician - provides basic level
medical and trauma care and transportation
What is an AEMT? - correct answer- ✅Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - basic and
advanced level of care and transportation
What is a paramedic? - correct answer- ✅Most advanced level of prehospital care
What are the roles and responsibilities of an EMT? - correct answer- ✅Personal safety, safety
of the crew, patient and bystanders, patient assessment, patient care, lifting and moving,
transport, transfer of care, patient advocacy
Quality Improvement - correct answer- ✅a process of continuous self-review with the purpose
of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
Medical director - correct answer- ✅a physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the
patient-care aspects of the EMS system
medical direction - correct answer- ✅Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system
by the Medical Director.
Designated Agent - correct answer- ✅an EMT or other person authorized by a Medical Director
to give medications and provide emergency care. The transfer of such authorization to a
designated agent is an extension of the Medical Director's license to practice medicine.
standing orders - correct answer- ✅a policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that
authorizes EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
off-line medical direction - correct answer- ✅Standing orders issued by the Medical Director
that allow EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to
the Medical Director or another physician.
on-line medical direction - correct answer- ✅Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to
an EMT in the field by radio or telephone.
,What is the EMS role in public health? - correct answer- ✅Injury prevention for geriatric
patients, injury prevention for youth, public vaccination programs, disease surveillance
Standard Precautions - correct answer- ✅A strict form of infection control that is based on the
assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious.
Personal Protective Equipment - correct answer- ✅Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by
an employee for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA).
Hand cleaning in EMS - correct answer- ✅Hand washing, alcohol-based cleaners
hepatitis - correct answer- ✅inflammation of the liver
Tuberculosis - correct answer- ✅An infectious disease that may affect almost all tissues of the
body, especially the lungs
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) - correct answer- ✅The most advanced, and
fatal, stage of an HIV infection.
Ebola - correct answer- ✅A contagious viral disease originating in Africa. It is transmitted by
blood and body fluids and causes body organs and vessels to leak blood, usually resulting in
death.
OSHA 3106 - correct answer- ✅Includes infection exposure control plan, adequate education
and training, hepatitis B vaccination, methods of control, housekeeping, labeling, postexposure
evaluation and follow-up
Ryan White CARE Act - correct answer- ✅requires notification and assistance to medics who
have been exposed to certain diseases
Airborne disease exposure - correct answer- ✅you will be notified by your designated officer
when you have been exposed to an airborne disease
Bloodborne or other infectious disease exposure - correct answer- ✅You may submit a request
for a determination whether or not you have been exposed to an infectious disease
Tuberculosis compliance mandate - correct answer- ✅safe to assume anyone with productive
cough may be infected
When are you required to wear N-95 or HEPA respirators? - correct answer- ✅Caring for a
patient suspected of having TB, transporting an individual from such a setting in a closed
vehicle, performing high-risk procedures such as endotracheal suctioning and intubation
Tuberculin skin test - correct answer- ✅a test to determine past or present tuberculosis
infection, previously called purified protein derivative (PPD)
What are the 3 stages of stress? - correct answer- ✅alarm, resistance, exhaustion
Critical incident - correct answer- ✅any situation that causes unusually strong emotions that
interfere with the ability to function
acute stress reaction - correct answer- ✅Occurs simultaneously with or shortly after a critical
incident
, delayed stress reaction - correct answer- ✅Reaction to stress that occurs after a stressful
situation.
cumulative stress reaction - correct answer- ✅This reaction, also known as, "burnout," results
from sustained low-level stressors and develop over a period of years.
multiple-casualty incident (MCI) - correct answer- ✅an emergency involving multiple patients
What are some causes for stress in EMS? - correct answer- ✅MCIs, calls involving infants and
children, severe injuries, abuse and neglect, death of a coworker
eustress - correct answer- ✅positive stress that helps people work under pressure and work
effectively
distress - correct answer- ✅negative stress when something becomes too overwhelming and
the response is ineffective
What are some ways to deal with stress? - correct answer- ✅Develop more healthful and
positive dietary habits, exercise, devote time to relaxing
critical incident stress management (CISM) - correct answer- ✅a comprehensive system that
includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately
when it occurs
What are the 5 stages of accepting death? - correct answer- ✅denial, anger, bargaining,
depression, acceptance
hazardous materials incident - correct answer- ✅The release of a harmful substance into the
environment. Also called a hazmat incident
body mechanics - correct answer- ✅the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving
and prevent injury
Rules to follow to prevent injury when doing lifting - correct answer- ✅position the feet properly
(firm level, shoulder-width apart), use your legs, never turn/twist, weight close to the body
power lift - correct answer- ✅A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the
body, feet apart and flat on the ground, body weight on or just behind the balls of the feet, and
back locked in. The upper body is raised before the hips. Also called the squat-lift position.
power grip - correct answer- ✅gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with
the object being lifted, all fingers bent at the same angle, and hands at least 10 inches apart
urgent move - correct answer- ✅Move used if a scene factor causes a decline in patient's
condition, or if the treatment of a patient requires a move.
emergency move - correct answer- ✅A move in which the patient is dragged or pulled from a
dangerous scene before assessment and care are provided.
non-urgent move - correct answer- ✅No immediate threat to life, are carried out in such a way
as to prevent injury and to avoid discomfort and pain.
What might call for an emergency move? - correct answer- ✅hazardous scene, care of life-
threatening conditions requires repositioning, other patients must be reached
