EMS System Quiz

What role do EMTs play in the EMS system?

• They call 911

• They receive call information

• They transport patients to the hospital

• They are part of the emergency department staff

What level of responder is able to provide basic first aid and initial care, but is unable to direct treatment and transport of a patient?

• Emergency medical responders

• EMTs

• Emergency department staff

• Allied health staff

Who takes over the care of the patient after the EMTs in the EMS system?

• Emergency medical responders

• Emergency department staff

• Allied health staff

• A citizen

Which level of EMS training is below Emergency Medical Technician?

• Paramedic

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

• Emergency Medical Responder

• Basic Life Support

Which level of EMS training is directly below Paramedic?

• Emergency Medical Responder

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

• Basic Life Support

Which of the following is NOT a level of EMS training mentioned in the document?

• Emergency Medical Responder

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

• Basic Life Support

Which of the following is a responsibility of an EMT related to patient interaction?

• Patient advocacy

• Telling the patient to discontinue medications that are not benefiting them

• Conducting surveys

• Administering medications that are not in the EMT's scope of practice if they know the patient needs to take them.

Which of the following are the role of an EMT in patient care?

• Patient assessment and care

• Transporting Patients

• Directing patient care

• Initiating advanced care

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of an EMT during an emergency?

• Managing environmental hazards

• Patient assessment and stabilization

• Recording equipment used for billing purposes

• Conducting public surveys

What is the main purpose of the EMS system?

• To provide emergency medical care and transport

• To sell medical equipment

• To conduct medical research

• To manage hospital administration