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EMT - answers Emergency Medical Services
First recorded use of an ambulance - answers By the military during the Siege of
Malaga in the mid of 1400
CoAEMSP - answers The only accrediting body for paramedic programs which stands
for Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions
Registry system for licensure - answers NREMT
Reciprocity - answers Granting certification to a provider from another state or agency
Correct ranking of emergency responders - answers The Dispatcher, Emergency
Medical Responder, EMT, Advanced EMT, Paramedic
First rescue squad called Roanoke Life Saving - answers Launched in 1928 by Julian
Stanley Wise
First National Standard Curriculum for paramedics - answers Developed by NHTSA
Initial assessment of a patient at the emergency scene - answers Respiration, Pulse,
Blood pressure
Tension pneumothorax - answers A life-threatening condition where air enters the
pleural space and causes lung collapse.
Chest compressions - answers A procedure performed to maintain blood flow during
cardiac arrest.
Needle thoracotomy - answers A medical procedure to relieve pressure in the pleural
space by inserting a needle.
Mouth-to-mouth breathing - answers A method of artificial respiration where air is blown
into the mouth of a patient.
Emergency call procedures - answers The correct sequence of actions during an
emergency call, including preparation, response, scene management, and patient
assessment.
Treatment plan - answers A structured approach to managing a specific illness or injury.
,Direct Medical Control - answers Immediate guidance provided by a physician to
paramedics during a medical emergency.
Standing order - answers A pre-established protocol for treatment that does not require
direct physician approval.
Protocol - answers A detailed plan of action for managing specific medical situations.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) - answers A systematic approach to improving
healthcare services and outcomes.
Points for good CQI process - answers The number of criteria or standards used to
evaluate the effectiveness of CQI, which is 16.
Liability - answers Legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions.
Negligence - answers Failure to take proper care in doing something, leading to
damage or injury.
Intentional tort - answers A wrongful act done on purpose that causes harm to another
person.
Unintentional tort - answers A wrongful act that occurs without intent to harm, often due
to negligence.
Civil lawsuit - answers A legal action taken by an individual against another for
damages or injury.
Punitive damages - answers Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff to punish
the defendant for egregious conduct.
Monetary compensation - answers Financial restitution awarded to a plaintiff for losses
incurred.
Assault - answers Threatening to cause physical harm to someone.
Battery - answers The actual physical act of harming another person.
False imprisonment - answers Unlawfully restraining a person against their will.
Libel - answers A written defamatory statement that damages a person's reputation.
Slander - answers A spoken defamatory statement that damages a person's reputation.
,Discovery period - answers The time frame in which parties gather evidence before a
trial.
Time period for discovery - answers Ranges from 10 days to more than 2 years.
Attorney - answers A person who is legally appointed to act on behalf of another,
typically in legal matters.
Lines of authority in EMS - answers The hierarchy of command within the Emergency
Medical Services system.
Borrowed service doctrine - answers A legal principle that applies when a paramedic
acts outside their training under a physician's order.
Additional requirements for paramedics - answers Standards such as CPR that may be
imposed as part of eligibility to work.
Components of due process - answers Includes notice, action, and opportunity to be
heard.
HIPAA policy - answers Regulations that protect patient information from being shared
with unauthorized individuals.
EMTALA - answers Stands for Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.
Policy of EMTALA - answers Paramedics should perform their duties regardless of a
patient's financial status.
Moderate - answers A level of difficulty or severity in a situation.
Hard - answers A level of difficulty that is challenging.
Effective communication - answers A process that ensures the message is understood
clearly.
911 - answers The emergency dialing number in the USA.
Lack of communication - answers A failure to convey information effectively.
EMD - answers Emergency Medical Dispatch, a program that answers calls for
emergency medical assistance.
CAD - answers Computer-Aided Dispatch, a system used for linked dispatch center
communications.
, Two-way radio system - answers A communication system that allows for both sending
and receiving messages.
Carrier wave - answers A basic radio wave onto which a signal is encoded.
Hertz - answers A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
One megahertz (MHz) - answers Equal to 1 million cycles per second.
Typical operation frequency band of EMS - answers Ranges from 30 MHz to 300 MHz.
Ultra-High Frequency Band (UHF) - answers Ranges from 300 MHz to 3 GHz.
Higher frequency bands - answers Generally have less interference.
Public safety radio spectrum frequency spacing - answers Assigned with a spacing of
12.5 kHz.
Feedback - answers A response that clarifies the message in communication.
Management issue - answers A problem related to the organization and administration.
Internal affair - answers A matter concerning the internal operations of an organization.
Engine fault - answers A malfunction in the engine of a vehicle.
Cell phone - answers A mobile communication device.
Landline - answers A traditional telephone service connected by wires.
Sophisticated radio system - answers An advanced communication system with
enhanced capabilities.
Moderate interference - answers A level of disruption in communication that is
manageable.
Limiting factor affecting radio signals - answers Line of sight
Filtering system in radio receivers - answers Squelch
Transmitter output power of base station radios - answers 275 kwatts
911 caller reporting a collision - answers Ask specific questions in calm voice, such as
exact location of the incident and number of vehicles involved.
Important step to overcome system failure - answers Backup communication system
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EMT - answers Emergency Medical Services
First recorded use of an ambulance - answers By the military during the Siege of
Malaga in the mid of 1400
CoAEMSP - answers The only accrediting body for paramedic programs which stands
for Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions
Registry system for licensure - answers NREMT
Reciprocity - answers Granting certification to a provider from another state or agency
Correct ranking of emergency responders - answers The Dispatcher, Emergency
Medical Responder, EMT, Advanced EMT, Paramedic
First rescue squad called Roanoke Life Saving - answers Launched in 1928 by Julian
Stanley Wise
First National Standard Curriculum for paramedics - answers Developed by NHTSA
Initial assessment of a patient at the emergency scene - answers Respiration, Pulse,
Blood pressure
Tension pneumothorax - answers A life-threatening condition where air enters the
pleural space and causes lung collapse.
Chest compressions - answers A procedure performed to maintain blood flow during
cardiac arrest.
Needle thoracotomy - answers A medical procedure to relieve pressure in the pleural
space by inserting a needle.
Mouth-to-mouth breathing - answers A method of artificial respiration where air is blown
into the mouth of a patient.
Emergency call procedures - answers The correct sequence of actions during an
emergency call, including preparation, response, scene management, and patient
assessment.
Treatment plan - answers A structured approach to managing a specific illness or injury.
,Direct Medical Control - answers Immediate guidance provided by a physician to
paramedics during a medical emergency.
Standing order - answers A pre-established protocol for treatment that does not require
direct physician approval.
Protocol - answers A detailed plan of action for managing specific medical situations.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) - answers A systematic approach to improving
healthcare services and outcomes.
Points for good CQI process - answers The number of criteria or standards used to
evaluate the effectiveness of CQI, which is 16.
Liability - answers Legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions.
Negligence - answers Failure to take proper care in doing something, leading to
damage or injury.
Intentional tort - answers A wrongful act done on purpose that causes harm to another
person.
Unintentional tort - answers A wrongful act that occurs without intent to harm, often due
to negligence.
Civil lawsuit - answers A legal action taken by an individual against another for
damages or injury.
Punitive damages - answers Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff to punish
the defendant for egregious conduct.
Monetary compensation - answers Financial restitution awarded to a plaintiff for losses
incurred.
Assault - answers Threatening to cause physical harm to someone.
Battery - answers The actual physical act of harming another person.
False imprisonment - answers Unlawfully restraining a person against their will.
Libel - answers A written defamatory statement that damages a person's reputation.
Slander - answers A spoken defamatory statement that damages a person's reputation.
,Discovery period - answers The time frame in which parties gather evidence before a
trial.
Time period for discovery - answers Ranges from 10 days to more than 2 years.
Attorney - answers A person who is legally appointed to act on behalf of another,
typically in legal matters.
Lines of authority in EMS - answers The hierarchy of command within the Emergency
Medical Services system.
Borrowed service doctrine - answers A legal principle that applies when a paramedic
acts outside their training under a physician's order.
Additional requirements for paramedics - answers Standards such as CPR that may be
imposed as part of eligibility to work.
Components of due process - answers Includes notice, action, and opportunity to be
heard.
HIPAA policy - answers Regulations that protect patient information from being shared
with unauthorized individuals.
EMTALA - answers Stands for Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.
Policy of EMTALA - answers Paramedics should perform their duties regardless of a
patient's financial status.
Moderate - answers A level of difficulty or severity in a situation.
Hard - answers A level of difficulty that is challenging.
Effective communication - answers A process that ensures the message is understood
clearly.
911 - answers The emergency dialing number in the USA.
Lack of communication - answers A failure to convey information effectively.
EMD - answers Emergency Medical Dispatch, a program that answers calls for
emergency medical assistance.
CAD - answers Computer-Aided Dispatch, a system used for linked dispatch center
communications.
, Two-way radio system - answers A communication system that allows for both sending
and receiving messages.
Carrier wave - answers A basic radio wave onto which a signal is encoded.
Hertz - answers A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
One megahertz (MHz) - answers Equal to 1 million cycles per second.
Typical operation frequency band of EMS - answers Ranges from 30 MHz to 300 MHz.
Ultra-High Frequency Band (UHF) - answers Ranges from 300 MHz to 3 GHz.
Higher frequency bands - answers Generally have less interference.
Public safety radio spectrum frequency spacing - answers Assigned with a spacing of
12.5 kHz.
Feedback - answers A response that clarifies the message in communication.
Management issue - answers A problem related to the organization and administration.
Internal affair - answers A matter concerning the internal operations of an organization.
Engine fault - answers A malfunction in the engine of a vehicle.
Cell phone - answers A mobile communication device.
Landline - answers A traditional telephone service connected by wires.
Sophisticated radio system - answers An advanced communication system with
enhanced capabilities.
Moderate interference - answers A level of disruption in communication that is
manageable.
Limiting factor affecting radio signals - answers Line of sight
Filtering system in radio receivers - answers Squelch
Transmitter output power of base station radios - answers 275 kwatts
911 caller reporting a collision - answers Ask specific questions in calm voice, such as
exact location of the incident and number of vehicles involved.
Important step to overcome system failure - answers Backup communication system
