EMT 101

Earliest documented emergency medical service: In 1790 the French began transporting wounded soldiers from the battlefield. First Emergency Medical Standards was developed by: U.S. Department of Transportation. Enhanced 911: Dispatchers are able to determine location of the caller. Minimum Level of Certification to run on an ambulance crew: EMT. Evaluation of patient's condition is done by doing: Patient Assessment.

1. Which of the following groups is credited with developing the earliest documented emergency medical service? Select one: A. The Spanish B. The Egyptians C. The French D. The Mayans 2. The earliest documented emergency medical service was in 1790 when the French began transporting wounded soldiers from the scenes of battle to waiting physicians. Who creates EMS in the USA and is associated w/ American Red Cross? Clara Barton Which of the following is the most common gateway for hosp...

1. In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: a. Is focused on the nature of illness the patient’s chief complaint and his or her symptoms b. Almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem c. Requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems d. Is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present with classic symptoms 2. Which of the f...