Chapter 1 Quiz EMT

The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the:

Medical Director

EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of:

Accidental death and disability: the neglected disease of modern society

Which of the following skills would a layperson most likely be trained to perform before the arrival of EMS?

Bleeding control using a tourniquet

EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the:

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:

assist a patient with certain prescribed medications

If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should:

contact the state EMS office and provide them with the required documentation.

The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to:

identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed

Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:

individual EMT

According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT would require special permission from the medical director and the state EMS office to:

insert a peripheral intravenous catheter.

Continuing education in EMS serves to:

maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills.

Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?

off-line

The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the:

state office of EMS