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CHAPTER 1 REVIEW-Parts 1, 2, and 3 Write the word or words that best complete each sentence in the space(s) provided. 1. The paramedic is the __________________ level of prehospital care. 2. Paramedics may only function under the direction and license of the EMS system's __________________ __________________ . 3. As a paramedic, you must realize that you are an essential component in the __________________ of care. 4. If you always act in the best interest of the __________________ , you will seldom have problems. 5. The 1998 EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum provides for a much improved understanding of the __________________ of various illnesses and injury processes. 6. In the 18th century, Jean Larrey developed a method of sorting patients by severity of their injuries that is called __________________ . 7. In 1966, Congress passed the National __________________ __________________ __________________ , which established the United States Department of Transportation. 8. Medical policies, procedures, and practices that are available to providers either on-line or off-line are called __________________ __________________ . 9. An evaluation program that emphasizes service and uses customer satisfaction as the ultimate indicator of system performance is called __________________ __________________ __________________ . 10. The Statewide __________________ __________________ __________________ Program defined ten elements necessary to all EMS systems. 11. The __________________ __________________ is the physician who is legally responsible for all of the clinical and patient-care aspects of an EMS system. 12. __________________ medical direction occurs when a qualified physician gives direct orders to a prehospital care provider by either radio or telephone. 13. __________________ medical direction refers to medical policies, procedures, and practices that medical direction has established in advance of the call. 14. A licensed physician who attempts to assist EMS providers with patient care at a scene is called a(n) __________________ __________________ . 15. The four Ts of Emergency Care are __________________ , __________________ , __________________ , and __________________ . 16. The EMS person responsible for assignment of emergency medical resources to a medical emergency is the __________________ __________________ __________________ . 17. A job or trade that involves mastery of a specialized body of knowledge or skills is a(n) __________________ . 18. The process by which an agency or association grants recognition to an individual who has met its qualifications is __________________ . 19. The process by which a governmental agency grants permission to engage in a given occupation to an applicant who has attained the degree of competency required to ensure the public's protection is __________________ .

20. The process of entering your name and essential information within a particular record is called __________________ . 21. The four nationally recognized curricula for EMS providers are __________________ , __________________ , __________________ , and __________________ . 22. Paramedics accompanying specially trained law enforcement officers on operations such as hostage rescues and drug raids are practicing in the expanded role of __________________ __________________ . 23. The General Services Administration developed standards for three types of ambulance vehicle design. A conventional cab and chassis on which a module ambulance body is mounted, with no passageway between the driver's and patient compartments is called a Type ______ . 24. The conduct and qualities that characterize a practitioner in a particular field or occupation are called __________________ . 25. The rules or standards that govern the conduct of members of a particular group or profession are called __________________ . 26. The primary responsibility of the paramedic that includes familiarity with all local EMS protocols, policies, and procedures is __________________ . 27. During an emergency response, __________________ __________________ is a paramedic's number-one priority. 28. Basic health care provided at the patient's first contact with the health care system is called __________________ __________________ . 29. Additional responsibilities of the paramedic may include teaching CPR to the public or other demonstrations. These are aspects of __________________ __________________ . 30. The term used to describe the ancillary health care professions, apart from physicians and nurses, is __________________ __________________ __________________ . 31. Self-confidence, establishing credibility, and inner strength are characteristics of __________________ . 32. The paramedic should always be a(n) __________________ for the patient, acting in his or her best interests.