EMT - Chapter 1 - EMS Systems Assignment

Which of the following statements about health care in the United States is true? A) Health care in the United States is expensive but does not necessarily provide better health outcomes B) The average life expectancy in the United States is the highest in the world due to advances in health technologies C) The United States spends more money per capita on health care than most other countries, but the level of care is superior D) The United States has low health care costs compared to other wealthy nations

A) Health care in the United States is expensive but does not necessarily provide better health outcomes

Which of the following is the process in which a person, institution, or program is evaluated and recognized as meeting predetermined standards to provide safe and ethical care? A) Medical control B) Certification C) Continuous quality improvement D) Licensure

B) Certification

At what level is an individual who has training in basic life support, including external defibrillation, use of a definitive airway adjunct, and assisting patients with certain medications? A) AEMT B) Paramedic C) EMT D) EMR

C) EMT

What is the primary feature of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? A) It enables patients to travel without losing health insurance B) It requires insurance companies to justify denying health care C) It limits the availability of patient's health care information D) It prevents an emergency department from refusing to care for a critically ill patient

C) It limits the availability of patient's health care information

Public health examines the health needs of entire populations. In the United States, public health focuses on education and what else? A) Evaluation B) Treatment C) Prevention D) Surveillance

C) Prevention

The responsibility of the medical director to ensure the appropriate medical care standards are met by EMTs on each call is called what? A) Continuous quality improvement B) Medical control C) Quality control D) Primary prevention

C) Quality control

Which of the following entitles controls licensure of EMTs? A) The medical director B) Community health organizations C) The state in which the EMT practices D) The federal government

C) The state in which the EMT practices

The [blank] completes an extensive course of training, from 1,000 to more than 1,300 hours, that significantly increases knowledge and mastery of basic skills and covers a wide range of ALS skills

Paramedic

The [blank] course ranges between 200 and 400 hours and teaches skills such as IV therapy, the use of advanced airway adjuncts, and the knowledge and skills necessary to administer a limited number of medications

Advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT)

Which organization developed and published the first curriculum that served as the guideline for EMT training? A) National Academy of Sciences B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) C) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) D) Department of Transportation (DOT)

D) Department of Transportation (DOT)

Which of the following agencies is the source of the "EMS Agenda for the Future", the multidisciplinary national review of all aspects of EMS delivery? A) Department of Transport (DOT) B) Department of Health and Human Services C) Federal Emergency Management Agency D) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

D) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? A) Legislating the use of seat belts B) Teaching safety in schools C) Administering vaccines D) Providing cervical spine immobilization

D) Providing cervical spine immobilization

[Blank] training provides skills necessary to initiate immediate care and focuses on providing immediate BLS and urgent care with limited equipment

Emergency medical responder (EMR)

(T/F) ALS-level instructors and directors must hold a four-year degree

True

(T/F) Evidence-based research is the primary means of determining if charges need to be made in patient care

True

[Blank], providers receive advances training including performing health evaluations and administering immunizations

Community paramedicine

The [blank] course requires approximately 150 hours (more in some states) and provides essential knowledge and skills required to provide basic emergency care in the field

Emergency medical technician (EMT)

(T/F) The focus of the public health arm of health care is education

False (Prevention)

(T/F) The development of airbags in vehicles is an example of primary prevention

False (Secondary prevention)

[Blank] determines appropriate care in a set of written standing orders and protocols

Medical director

[Blank], an integrated team of health care professionals delivers health care services and connects patients with other resources

Mobile integrated health care (MIH)

[Blank] can be reached by dialing 9-1-1

Public safety access point