Chapter 6 Knowledge Check

Chapter 6

Quiz yourself using the following chapter review questions to check how well you can recall the material.

Review Questions

1. What is the primary role of an emergency department in a hospital?
   a. Provide long-term care for chronic conditions
   b. Treat and stabilize patients who need immediate care
   c. Perform routine medical exams and check-ups
   d. Offer specialized surgeries for traumatic injuries
2. Level 1 trauma centers provide the most advanced care for critically injured patients, while Level 4 and 5 centers offer basic emergency services and transfer patients to higher-level centers for specialized care, true or false?
3. The first point of contact for the public with emergency services is the public service access point, commonly known as __________________________.
4. Paramedics and EMTs (including AEMTs) may also work in which of the following settings in addition to responding to emergency (911) calls?
   a. Hospitals
   b. Community settings as part of mobile integrated healthcare networks
   c. Only emergency rooms
   d. Government offices
5. EMTs and paramedics always use ambulances for patient transport, true or false?
6. What is the typical composition of a medical helicopter crew?
   a. A pilot and two paramedics
   b. A pilot and a nurse
   c. A pilot and two medical personnel, including a paramedic
   d. A pilot and a physician
7. The development of EMS systems and qualifications is primarily managed by each state’s Office of Emergency Medical Services. However, these offices rely on the federal government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration EMS Education Agenda for the Future for guidance, true or false?
8. Which of the following is NOT a requirement to work as an EMT, AEMT, or paramedic in Washington State?
   a. Be at least 18 years old
   b. Complete a medical school program
   c. Have a high school diploma or GED
   d. Be associated with a licensed EMS agency or similar entity
9. Continuing medical education is required for all three EMS professions, including Nationally Registered Paramedics (NRPs), Nationally Registered EMTs (NREMTs), and Nationally Registered Advanced-EMTs (NRAEMTs). These professions are required to renew their certification every 2 years, true or false?
10. What is a typical responsibility of a paramedic at the beginning of their shift?
    a. Perform emergency medical treatment on a patient
    b. Take a break immediately after starting the shift
    c. Complete paperwork for previous patients from the last shift
    d. Assess the equipment in the response vehicle to ensure everything is functioning properly

Answer Key

1. b. Treat and stabilize patients who need immediate care
2. True
3. 911 dispatch
4. b. Community settings as part of mobile integrated healthcare networks
5. False
6. c. A pilot and two medical personnel, including a paramedic
7. True
8. b. Complete a medical school program
9. True
10. d. Assess the equipment in the response vehicle to ensure everything is functioning properly