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EMS Quiz- EMS Systems Chapter 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which term refers to the overall network of resources that delivers emergency medical care to the public?
- Public health agency
- Hospital department
- Safety board
✔✔B. Emergency Medical Services system
Who is responsible for establishing protocols and overseeing patient care in an EMS system?
- Field supervisor
- Trauma nurse
- Dispatcher
✔✔C. Medical director
What is the first priority of an EMS provider at the scene of any emergency?
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- Taking vital signs
- Calling for backup
✔✔C. Ensuring scene safety
What does the abbreviation PPE stand for?
- Patient Protection Equipment
- Provider Preparedness Essentials
- Public Protection Effort
✔✔B. Personal Protective Equipment
Which EMS provider level is trained to perform advanced airway management and administer a wide range of medications?
A. EMT
B. EMR
✔✔C. Paramedic
- First responder
Which federal agency provides leadership and funding for EMS systems in the U.S.? 2 / 3
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A. CDC
B. OSHA
✔✔C. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
D. FEMA
What is the main purpose of the EMS system?
- Reduce hospital wait times
- Recruit more medical staff
- Provide transportation to any facility
✔✔B. Reduce morbidity and mortality from sudden illness and injury
Which type of medical direction involves written protocols and standing orders?
- Online medical direction
- Remote medical consultation
- Verbal medical authorization
✔✔B. Offline medical direction
What is the role of an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)?
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