#1
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Management System
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Monitoring System
Epidemiology and Medical Surveillance
#2
Which of the following is NOT a component of EMS?
Emergency medical response vehicles
Dispatch centers
Public health clinics
Hospital emergency departments
#3
Which of the following is an example of a 'Basic Life Support' (BLS) skill?
Administering IV medications
Performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Inserting a chest tube
Diagnosing medical conditions
#4
What is the purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in EMS?
To control bleeding in traumatic injuries
To immobilize the spine
To restart a stopped heart with an electric shock
To administer oxygen to patients
#5
What is the purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in EMS?
To coordinate emergency response efforts among different agencies
To provide medical care during natural disasters
To regulate EMS licensure requirements nationwide
To manage EMS billing and reimbursement
#6
What is the 'Golden Hour' in EMS?
The first hour after a traumatic injury
The last hour before a disaster strikes
The time period when EMS workers are most productive
The duration for EMS workers to respond to a call
#7
Which organization is responsible for setting standards for EMS in the United States?
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
WHO (World Health Organization)
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
#8
In the 'START' triage system, what does the 'T' stand for?
Treatment
Tagging
Triage
Transport
#9
What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS) in EMS?
To manage patient care during emergencies
To coordinate communication among EMS providers
To provide financial assistance to EMS agencies
To provide training for EMS personnel
#10
What does the acronym 'EMT' stand for?
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Management Team
Emergency Medicine Training
Emergency Mobilization Taskforce
#11
What is the role of triage in EMS?
Providing long-term care for patients
Determining the priority of treatment for patients
Administering medication to patients
Transporting patients to hospitals
#12
What is the primary responsibility of EMS personnel during a mass casualty incident (MCI)?
Transporting all patients to the nearest hospital
Providing advanced life support to all patients
Ensuring scene safety and triaging patients
Documenting patient demographics for billing purposes
#13
What is the primary goal of EMS preparedness training?
To increase the speed of ambulances
To decrease the number of EMS personnel
To improve response to emergencies and save lives
To limit access to emergency medical services
#14
What is the role of the 'Medical Director' in an EMS system?
To drive the ambulance during emergencies
To provide medical oversight and guidance
To manage billing and reimbursement processes
To coordinate communication with law enforcement agencies
#15
Which of the following is an essential component of EMS quality improvement programs?
Minimizing patient care documentation
Focusing solely on response times
Continuous review and evaluation of patient care
Avoiding medical research and advancements