Chapter 1: EMS systems (Jones & Bartlett
Learning eBook Quiz) questions and
answers(latest update ,graded A+
Which of the following has training in limited advanced life support skills, such as IV therapy?
a. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
b. Advanced EMT (AEMT)
c. Paramedic
d. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - answer b. Advanced EMT (AEMT)
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the
first shock 95% of the time, you should:
a. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
b. recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives.
c. purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
d. determine which device the American Heart Association suggests. - answer b. recognize that
this does not mean the device will save more lives.
The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT
compensation.
, a. human resources department
b. office of the medical director
c. EMS administrator or chief
d. local public health department - answer a. human resources department
One of the most important recent advances in prehospital emergency care is the
_____________.
a. AED
b. small-volume nebulizer
c. auto-injector
d. pneumatic stretcher - answer a. AED
Which of the following is required to work as an EMT?
a. Advanced training in hazardous materials
b. A human anatomy and physiology course
c. An associate's degree
d. A current basic life support/CPR credential - answer d. A current basic life support/CPR
credential
Which of the following is an advantage of enhanced 9-1-1 systems over regular 9-1-1 systems?
a. Simultaneous dispatch with law enforcement
b. Assistance from a trained dispatcher
c. Improved response times
d. Potential use of GPS technology - answer d. Potential use of GPS technology
Learning eBook Quiz) questions and
answers(latest update ,graded A+
Which of the following has training in limited advanced life support skills, such as IV therapy?
a. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
b. Advanced EMT (AEMT)
c. Paramedic
d. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - answer b. Advanced EMT (AEMT)
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the
first shock 95% of the time, you should:
a. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
b. recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives.
c. purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
d. determine which device the American Heart Association suggests. - answer b. recognize that
this does not mean the device will save more lives.
The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT
compensation.
, a. human resources department
b. office of the medical director
c. EMS administrator or chief
d. local public health department - answer a. human resources department
One of the most important recent advances in prehospital emergency care is the
_____________.
a. AED
b. small-volume nebulizer
c. auto-injector
d. pneumatic stretcher - answer a. AED
Which of the following is required to work as an EMT?
a. Advanced training in hazardous materials
b. A human anatomy and physiology course
c. An associate's degree
d. A current basic life support/CPR credential - answer d. A current basic life support/CPR
credential
Which of the following is an advantage of enhanced 9-1-1 systems over regular 9-1-1 systems?
a. Simultaneous dispatch with law enforcement
b. Assistance from a trained dispatcher
c. Improved response times
d. Potential use of GPS technology - answer d. Potential use of GPS technology
