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| Who has the ability to issue a license? |
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| State EMS governmental body |
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| Where was the concept of physician operated mobile intensive care developed? |
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| What is the role of EMD in emergency medical services? |
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| Emergency medical dispatch |
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| What level of certification is required prior to entering paramedic training? |
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| Emergency Medical Technician |
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| Who coordinates an entire rescue effort? |
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| What department regulates EMT paramedic national standards? |
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| Department of Transportation (DOT) |
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| What does reciprocity allow a Paramedic to do? |
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| Become certified by another state or agency |
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| Who is responsible for patient documentation? |
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| What does the role of EMS medical director include? |
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- Developes clinical protocols
- Provides input into patient care
- Participates in equipment selection
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What does Off-line medical control assist with? |
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- Standing orders
- Protocols
- Procedures and training
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| What is the name of the tool used to continually evaluate paramedic performance? |
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| Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) |
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| What is Retrospective Research? |
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| Research based on available data |
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| What was established after the publication of "The White Paper"? |
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| National Highway Safety Act |
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| What group is responsible for ensuring that a research study is ethically sound? |
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| Institutional Review Board (IRB) |
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| First recorded occurance of a medic in an ambulance |
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| What is another name for the White Paper? |
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| Accidental Death and Disability:The Neglected Disease of Modern Society |
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| In 1965 the National academy of Science and the National Research Council Released the "White Paper". What 5 things did it address? |
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- Lack of uniform laws and standards
- Poorly equipped ambulances
- Lack of professional training
- Hospitals with part-time staff
- More people died in MVA's than in Viet Nam
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| Who is responsible for the financial and developmental support of BLS and ALS? |
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| Who is the father of "Paramedicine"? |
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| Who published the 1st Emergency Care Book and when was it released? |
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| American Academy of Orthapedic Surgeons (AAOS) in 1971 |
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| Who developed EMS system elements? |
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| National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration |
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| What does NREMT stand for? |
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| National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians |
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| How states control who is allowed to practice as a health care provider |
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Granting certification to a provider form another state or agency
Recognized by 40 states
National Registry Certification |
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| What are 5 EMS service types? |
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- Fire based
- 3rd Service Municipalities
- Private profit and not for profit
- Hospital based
- Hybrid or others
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| What are the 8 factors that play a role in the outcome and the patients survival? |
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- By stander care
- Dispatch
- Response - time and distance
- Pre hospital care
- Transportation
- Emergency department staff
- Definitive care
- Rehabilitation
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| What EMS model is created on the federal level and by whom? |
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National EMS Scope of Practic Model
NHTSA
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| What is the state responsible for in regards to EMS? |
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| What are local systems responsible for in regards to EMS? |
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Medical Control
Day to Day limits
Medications carried on the bus
Hospital specialties |
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Term
In 2009 the National Standard Cirricula was renamed what?
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| National EMS Education Standardss which provides standard testing and certificates for U.S |
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| What 2 things were entered into the Paramedic Ciriculum in 2009? |
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Definition
- Anatomy and Physiology
- 1000 to 1500 hours of study
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| A field or endeavor that requires a specialized set of knowledge and skills and expertise |
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| Name 6 things that make health care employees "professionals"? |
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- Conforms to the standards of other health care providers
- Provides quality patient care
- Pride in profession
- Strives for high standards
- Earns respect of others
- Meets societal expectations on and off duty
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| What things define professionalism of a paramedic? |
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- Integrity
- Empathy
- Self motivation
- Confidence
- Communication and documentation
- Team work and respect
- Pt advocacy
- Injury prevention
- Careful delivery of service, following protocols, procedures and supervisors
- Time management
- Administrative duties
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