NHTSA (NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY) STANDARDS CH.1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
Public Information/Education EMS may educate the public about their role in the system
and injury prevention.
Medical Direction All EMS vehicles must have a Medical Director (md) for accountability for
all activities&involved in all aspects of patient care.
Trauma Systems Laws to have at least
1(or more) trauma centers, triage/transfer guidelines, rehab programs, data collection and
mandatory autopsies.
Evaluation States must have programs for evaluating and improving effectiveness of the
EMS system.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) First at the scene. Deliver immediate care, control the
scene and prepare for ambulance.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Minimum level of cert. for ambulance personnel.
Provide basic level care and transport.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Provides basic and advanced patient care.
Uses advanced airway devices, monitors blood glucose, administers medicine.
Paramedic Provides the most advanced level of pre-hospital care.
Personal Safety Keep yourself safe before tending to an injured patient.
VERIFIED ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
Public Information/Education EMS may educate the public about their role in the system
and injury prevention.
Medical Direction All EMS vehicles must have a Medical Director (md) for accountability for
all activities&involved in all aspects of patient care.
Trauma Systems Laws to have at least
1(or more) trauma centers, triage/transfer guidelines, rehab programs, data collection and
mandatory autopsies.
Evaluation States must have programs for evaluating and improving effectiveness of the
EMS system.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) First at the scene. Deliver immediate care, control the
scene and prepare for ambulance.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Minimum level of cert. for ambulance personnel.
Provide basic level care and transport.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Provides basic and advanced patient care.
Uses advanced airway devices, monitors blood glucose, administers medicine.
Paramedic Provides the most advanced level of pre-hospital care.
Personal Safety Keep yourself safe before tending to an injured patient.
