In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged the ___________ with developing EMS standards.
U.S. Department of Transportation DOT (Limmer & O'keefe)
The __________ have gained more control over their EMS systems. Although the federal government continues to provide guidance and support.
The States (Limmer & O'keefe)
Who established an assessment program with a set of standards for EMS systems?
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) (Limmer & O'keefe)
The physician who delegates medical practice to EMT
Medical Director (Limmer & O'keefe)
Your first responsibility as an EMT at any call
Personal safety (Limmer & O'keefe)
One of your responsibilities as an EMT that deals with building rapport and understanding of patient's condition
Patient advocacy (Limmer & O'keefe)
When you pass information about the patient to hospital personnel, you are fulfilling the MET responsibility of
Transfer of care (Limmer & O'keefe)
Continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying aspects of the system that require improvement
Quality improvement (Limmer & O'keefe)
Description of medical techniques or practices that are supported by scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy, rather than merely by supposition and tradition
Evidence-based
(Limmer & O'keefe)
Consists of orders given directly by the on-duty physician to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone.
On-line medical direction
(Limmer & O'keefe)
A system for telephone access to report emergencies.
911 system
(Limmer & O'keefe)
A system with the additional capability of automatically identifying the caller's phone number and location.
Enhanced 911
(Limmer & O'keefe)
Lists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations, developed by the Medical Director of an EMS system.
Protocols
(Limmer & O'keefe)
A policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.
Standing orders
(Limmer & O'keefe)
Specialty hospital where surgery teams capable of the comprehensive treatment of trauma patients are available 24 hours a day.
Trauma center. (Limmer & O'keefe)
The minimal level of certification for ambulance personnel, aimed to providing basic-level medical and trauma care and transportation to a medical facility.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). (Limmer & O'keefe)
this level of training is designed for the person who is often first at the scene. the emphasis is on activating the EMS system and providing immediate care for life-threatening injuries, controlling the scene, and preparing for the arrival of the ambulan
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). (Limmer & O'keefe)
Provides the most advanced level of prehospital care.
Paramedic (previously sometimes called EMT-Paramedic). (Limmer & O'keefe)
Provides basic-level care and transportation as well as some advanced-level care, and administration of some medications, which may include intravenous and intraosseous administration.
Advanced Emergency Medical Techician (AEMT). (Limmer & O'keefe)
As an EMT you should be able to lift and carry up to ............pounds.
125 pounds. (Limmer & O'keefe)
Organization that sets strict guidelines preserving the rights of disabled Americans.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Limmer & O'keefe)