EMS 30 Ch 1 EMS Systems

Which of the following statements regarding an EMR's attitude and conduct is not correct?

A stern tone of voice will ensure that you gain your patient's confidence

You are the first medically trained person to arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle crash. The patient is conscious and is bleeding heavily from a wound on his head. He is still in the vehicle, which has power lines draped across the hood. You should:

Advise the patient to remain still and immediately contact the power company

Which of the following is an example of an injury or illness prevention program?

Alcohol Awareness

When EMT's or paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, the EMR should:

Assist the EMTs in continuing the care that he or she initiated

In order to keep his or her certification current, the EMR must:

Attend continuing education classes.

Which of the following is not used by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to evaluate an EMS system?

Billing and Collections

Enhance 9-1-1 centers have the capability to:

Determine the physical location of the caller via the computer

True or False? Medical information and feedback about patients should be shared with bystanders in order to gain an accurate understanding about their condition.

False

True or False? Quality improvement is primarily a process by which an EMS system evaluates and disciplines employees.

False

True or False? The EMS system only involve medical care.

False

Which of the following statements regarding transport of a patient to the hospital is correct?

Patients may require immediate stabilization at the closest hospital and then transfer to another facility.

An 33-year-old woman has a possible broken left ankle. She is in significant pain but is conscious and otherwise stable. This patient:

Requires transport but without lights and siren

A cardiac arrest patient's most crucial contact with the EMS system occurs when:

Trained EMR's arrive at the patient's side

The EMR must possess the ability to:

Treat patients using limited equipment.

True or False? The evidence shows that patients that receive appropriate emergency medical care before they reach the hospital, have a better chance of survival.

True