Introduction to Emergency Medical Care, CH 1

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)