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EMT Chapter 1: EMS Systems
Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary goal of an EMS system?✔✔ To provide timely emergency care and improve patient outcomes
What is the first step in the EMS chain of survival?✔✔ Early recognition and activation of EMS
What level of training allows for basic airway management and CPR?✔✔ Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
What is the role of an EMT during patient transport?✔✔ To monitor the patient and continue appropriate care
Who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform certain medical procedures?✔✔ Medical Director
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What is the written document that outlines the EMT’s scope of practice called?✔✔ Protocols or standing orders
What type of communication is used when EMTs consult with medical control by radio or phone?✔✔ Online medical direction
What is the minimum level of certification required to staff an ambulance?✔✔ EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
What federal agency oversees the EMS system in the United States?✔✔ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
What does the term "continuous quality improvement" mean in EMS?✔✔ A system of internal and external reviews to improve care
What is one of the 10 components of the EMS system as defined by NHTSA?✔✔ Public access 2 / 3
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What is an EMT’s primary responsibility at the scene of an emergency?✔✔ To ensure personal and scene safety before providing care
What does a designated medical director provide to EMTs in an EMS system?✔✔ Medical oversight and protocols
What term describes patient care that meets or exceeds accepted standards?✔✔ Quality care
What part of the EMS system is responsible for dispatching EMS resources?✔✔ Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
What is the purpose of standing orders?✔✔ To allow EMTs to perform certain procedures without direct approval
What is the responsibility of a paramedic that differs from an EMT?✔✔ They provide advanced life support interventions
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