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| what is the primary purpose of modern-day EMS system? |
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| decrease the incidence of death and disability related to injury and illness |
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| Most authorities agree that modern day EMS system evolved after the release of which document |
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| The white paper - Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society in 1966 |
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| As defined by the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, the 4 levels of EMS practitioners include |
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| Which statement shows that you have a good understanding of your role and responsiblities related to being a good EMT? |
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| My safety comes first, then the patients |
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| Once a scene is free of safety hazards, the EMT must recognize and focus on the needs of the |
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| you have been asked to sit in on your service's QI committee. As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that in this role you will be involved in porjects that are desigend t o |
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| develop ways in which the delivery of emergency care can be improved |
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| it has been some time since you were involved in the care of a pediatric patient. you decide to review the assessment and treatment basics that your medical director requires. to review this information, which resource should you consult first? |
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| The act of contacting the emergency dept physician by phone or radio for permission to administer additional aspirin is an example of |
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| true or false? each state has gov't control of its own EMS system, independent of the federal gov't |
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| true or false? the EMS sytem is controlled and governed by the NHTSA |
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| true or false? the US dept of health and human services establishes curricula for all levels of EMS education |
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| which dept establishes curricula for all levels of EMS education? |
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| provides medical instruction to caller prior to the arrival of EMS personnel |
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| first priority as an EMT is |
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| once a patient is determined to be stable and ok, what is the next step? |
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| what action puts patient at greatest risk for a medical mistake? |
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| transferring care from one EMT to another |
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| what is the bare minimum for protective eqiupment |
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