SU EMS Quiz 2/13

What does EMT stand for?

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Emergency Management Team

• Emergency Medical Trainer

• Emergency Monitoring Technician

After Ethan calls 911 for a medical emergency, what follows in the EMS process?

• Medical billing

• Emergency responders

• Hospital administration

• Pharmaceutical distribution

What is the primary role of an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)?

• Advanced Life Support provider

• Basic emergency training for police, firefighters, and volunteers

• Functions as a registered nurse in the field

• Doctor trained in emergency medicine

Liam is an EMT responding to an emergency call. What is one of his primary responsibilities at the scene?

• Performing surgery

• Assessing patients

• Prescribing medication

• Diagnosing illnesses

Ava is an EMT-B on duty. Which of the following actions is within her scope of practice?

• Performing CPR

• Intubate patients

• Interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs)

• Administering an IV

Michael is an EMT responding to an emergency call. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility he should perform at the scene?

• Administering pain medication

• Providing emergency care

• Assessing patients

• Using AEDs

How long does EMT training take, depending on the program?

• 1-3 months

• 2-6 months

• 6-12 months

• 12-18 months

James is training to become an EMT. What type of training includes CPR, wound care, and immobilization techniques that he learns in EMT class?

• Classroom instruction

• Hands-on skills training

• Online courses

• Virtual simulations

EMS is a coordinated network of professionals that provide

• Long-term medical care

• Short term medical care

• Care for minor injuries

• Pre-hospital medical and trauma care

BONUS QUESTION! What is the compression to ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:1

• 20:2