EMT-B Final Exam Review (A+ Solution Guide) Latest Updated 2022

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Which of the following refers to a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS system? A. System effectiveness management B. Total quality system C. Quality improvem... ent D. Process Improvement Plan (PIP) - C. Quality improvement In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the agencies with the development of emergency medical service standards? A. U.S. Department of the Interior B. U.S. Department of Health Services C. U.S. Department of Transportation D. U.S. Department of Homeland Security - C. U.S. Department of Transportation Centralized coordination of emergency medical access, transportation, and care most refers to which of the following? A. Emergency preparedness plan B. Resource management C. Central deployment D. Tauma system - B. Resource management Which of the following agencies is responsible for establishing EMS system assessment programs? A. United States Health Services Agency (HSA) B. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) C. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) D. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - D. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system? A. To have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene, during transport, and at the hospital B. To have trained personnel understand the limitations of their training and "do no harm," while providing prompt transport to the hospital C. To have trained personnel capable of assessing and caring for injured and ill patients on the scene D. To have trained personnel knowledgeable in all aspects of prehospital care - A. To have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene, during transport, and at the hospital What is the minimum level of certification required of ambulance personnel responsible for direct patient care? A. Emergency Medical Technician B. Emergency Ambulance Driver C. Advanced EMT D. Emergency Medical Responder - A. Emergency Medical Technician What BEST describes the level of EMS training that emphasizes activation of the EMS system and provides immediate care for life-threatening problems? [Show More]

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