Chicago EMS System Policies Practice Test

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• What does Tier I transport include?
• Name one hospital in the Chicago North EMS System.
• Which platform is used by hospitals to report bed availability under IDPH requirements?
• For Tier III transports, what is the minimum staffing requirement?
• Under which condition might EMS transport the body of a patient who is dead at the scene?
• Which statement is true about the Associate Hospital’s relationship to training programs?
• If there is doubt about the POLST Form's validity, what should EMS do first?
• Which of the following locations is NOT considered a Safe Haven under the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act?
• The Chicago Central EMS System covers areas north of which street to Fullerton?
• Which hospital is included in the Chicago Central EMS System?
• EMAC stands for which of the following?
• What is the purpose of pre-notification in EMS?
• When does the hospital become responsible for a patient?
• What does the EMS Organizational Structure in Region 11 primarily define?
• What must EMS personnel do after transporting a relinquished infant?
• Which statement about the POLST policy is accurate?
• What is the role of the EMS Medical Director?
• In I-SBAR, which component is used to identify the patient and the reason for calling at the start of the report?
• What should be done in cases of refusals of care?
• Which hospital is part of the Chicago West EMS System?
• Which hospital is the Resource Hospital for the Chicago West EMS System?
• Who determines if additional certifications beyond the minimum are required?
• To whom must documentation be submitted to obtain approval for a pilot program or new medications?
• What is the minimum staffing requirement for Tier I transports?
• Which hospital is included in the Chicago South EMS System?
• If transport time to the closest facility is within five minutes, what should BLS personnel do?
• What medical equipment is required for Tier I transports?
• To whom must EMS personnel report new felony convictions?
• What is the effective date of the Approval of Additional Pilot Programs policy?
• Who signs the POLST Form after discussing treatment options with the patient or their representative?
• What is the intended outcome of OLMC calls regarding patient care decisions?
• Where should pediatric ALS transports be called in according to EMS protocol?
• Which statement best describes the Participating Hospitals' role?
• What is the role of the EMS Medical Directors Consortium?
• What is the purpose of the ALS Upgrade of EMS Service policy?
• In a BLS to ALS transfer, which ambulance is responsible for transporting the patient to the destination?
• If BLS hands off to ALS, which unit is designated to transport the patient?
• Who oversees the clinical aspects of the EMS System and ensures medical standards are met?
• Which aspect of the POLST form is reflected by the section that records the discussion and signatures of the patient or legal representative?
• What must be done if EMS crews encounter extended wall times?
• What should EMS practitioners do regarding patient consent?
• Which action would NOT constitute relinquishment?
• What should EMS personnel do if the child is presumed to be more than 30 days old or has been abused?
• Which ambulance transports the patient when care is transferred from BLS to ALS?
• What is required for the QA plan to be reviewed?
• Who oversees the EMS continuing education and protocols?
• Who must approve the written QA plan for Tier I transports?
• If signs of abuse or neglect are present in a relinquished infant, which policy should EMS personnel follow?
• What is a Safe Haven?
• Which complications must be documented in the QA plan?
• What defines a Participating Hospital in the EMS System?
• Which date marks the effective date of the Professional Ethical Standards and Behavioral Expectations policy?
• What is the minimum education path for Tier II personnel as an alternative to two years of critical care experience?
• What does IDPH stand for?
• What items must be available for EMTs or paramedics when transporting a patient with a suspected communicable disease?
• Who qualifies as an Emergency Medical Professional?
• What must participating hospitals share with the Resource Hospital for quality improvement?
• What is the purpose of the Quality Assurance Program in EMS Systems?
• What is the minimum continuing education requirement for Tier III RN personnel?
• The Chicago North EMS System includes which hospital?
• Which of the following is a correct listing of EMS dispatch call dispositions?
• In the POLST framework, which statement best describes authorization to honor a POLST form?
• What is required if a relinquishing parent wishes to reclaim their infant within 30 days?
• During a BLS-to-ALS handoff, which unit completes transport to the receiving facility?
• Which statement accurately describes documentation when using a controlled substance?
• In a transition of patient care from a BLS unit to an ALS unit, which vehicle is responsible for transporting the patient?
• What is required for hospitals regarding 12 lead ECG transmissions?
• What is the primary significance of the EMS Report Format?
• What happens if an EMS provider agency fails to notify the Resource Hospital of a line of duty death?
• What should hospitals do if they cannot accept a patient due to capacity issues?
• Under the protocol for BLS to ALS transfer, which resource is tasked with patient transport?
• What does Section D of the POLST Form address?
• What is the maximum time allowed for EMS crews to transfer care and restock supplies?
• What should EMS personnel do if a POLST Form is presented?
• Which statement describes the function of the EMS Report Format more precisely?
• Who must sign the controlled substance accountability form?
• What does ALS stand for in the context of EMS?
• What does 'With Transport' indicate in the context of death at the scene?
• Compliance for critical care transport vehicles must align with which framework?
• What certifications must Tier II personnel maintain?
• Which of the following is NOT a stated purpose of the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act?
• What does Section A address in the POLST form?
• Which hospital serves as the Resource Hospital for the Chicago Central EMS System?
• What equipment is required for critical care transport vehicles?
• Which items should be included in the Pre-Notification Report?
• What is the purpose of the Field to Hospital Communication policy?
• If there is a concern about patient treatment during pre-notification, what may occur?
• What are the two categories of field to hospital communication reports?
• What is required for a POLST Form to be valid for prehospital use?
• Under QA procedures, which type of event triggers a formal root cause analysis?
• STARCOM21 is best described as which type of system?
• What is the protocol for transporting service and support animals by EMS?
• What should EMS personnel do if a health care agent presents a power of attorney?
• What does 'Canceled (Prior to Arrival at Scene)' indicate?
• The Chicago North EMS System covers which geographic area?
• What is the primary treatment goal in Full Treatment according to the POLST form?
• What distinguishes Tier II transports from Tier I?
• Which pairing correctly matches a Chicago EMS region with its Resource Hospital?
• What is the protocol for managing multiple-patient incidents?
• What is the purpose of the 'Safe Haven Information Packet'?
• Which hospital is NOT listed as a Resource Hospital for a Chicago EMS System?
• Which entity must be notified within 24 hours after a line of duty death?
• What is the purpose of documenting communication problems in EMS operations?
• Which certifications are included in Tier I minimum requirements?
• What is the purpose of the EMS System Plan Geographical Boundaries document?
• What is the primary purpose of the Region 11 Chicago EMS System Protocols?
• What is the role of the Resource Hospital in EMS communications?
• What are the initial education requirements for Tier I personnel?
• What is required for the Quality Assurance program for Tier I transport providers?
• What is Online Medical Control (OLMC)?
• What is the role of the Alternate EMS System Medical Director?
• For patients in cardiac arrest, what OLMC requirement is specified?
• What is the radio frequency used for Region 11 ambulance to hospital communication?
• The ALS Upgrade policy describes which of the following?
• What information is included in the 'Background' section of I-SBAR?
• Which action demonstrates compliance with extended wall times policy?
• Which option best describes ALS Expanded Scope and Critical Care Transport?
• Which entity is primarily responsible for the EMS System according to the defined hierarchy?
• The Treatment and Transport Protocols must address which of the following?
• What is the role of a Resource Hospital in the EMS System?
• Which hospital is a Resource Hospital in the Chicago North EMS System?
• The RFC form is intended to report concerns to which entity?
• Which of the following is a required certification for Tier III RN personnel?
• When an item is not replaced, what documentation is required?
• What is the responsibility of each participating hospital regarding waste from controlled substances?
• Which of the following is NOT a valid Tier I personnel designation?
• Which hospital is the Resource Hospital for the Chicago South EMS System?
• Which statement best describes the focus of the Region 11 EMS Communication Standards?
• In the context of decisions made by a patient surrogate, when should EMS personnel follow instructions?
• Who is responsible for day-to-day operations of an Associate Hospital?
• What is the significance of the Illinois Hospital Licensing Act in relation to communicable diseases?
• Which statement about the Emergency Communications RN (ECRN) role is NOT correct?
• Who oversees the QA program in EMS?
• When BLS hands off to ALS, which ambulance is assigned to transport the patient?
• What should be done if a POLST Form does not have the required items completed?
• Within the EMS System, which responsibility is assigned to the Resource Hospital?
• What is the authority under which the EMS System Medical Director operates?
• Which statement about the MACC process is true?
• Which organization provides resources on counseling and adoption services?
• Which information is included in the Pre-Notification Report?
• Which statement accurately describes the Field to Hospital Communication policy?
• In the EMS System, which party provides emergency care and support for EMS agencies?
• What is the purpose of the EMS Patient Handoff Report?
• Which statement best describes the Safe Haven Information Packet?
• Which measure most directly reduces EMS communications outages?
• What is an Associate Hospital?
• In the Pre-Notification Report, the phrase 'Routine protocols followed' indicates what?
• Which statement best describes the EMS System Plan's purpose?
• Which item is not included in Tier I care?
• Mobile base control points are designed to provide staff with what?
• What is the minimum staffing requirement for Tier II transports?
• What are the three tiers of care in critical care transport?
• What does the 'S' in I-SBAR stand for?
• ALS Expanded Scope and Critical Care Transport is defined as what?
• What does POLST stand for?
• What is the role of a Qualified Health Care Practitioner in the POLST process?
• What is the purpose of mobile base control points in EMS?
• What is the EMS Scope of Practice?
• What is the purpose of the Resource and Associate Hospitals policy?
• Who should answer all pre-notification calls?
• Which option describes a necessary component for the operational control point of hospitals involved in EMS communications?
• What is an EMS System?
• What is the purpose of the Request for Clarification Form?
• What is the highest level of transport care provided in Tier III?
• What is the emergency communication method for EMS personnel?
• What is the significance of the Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance (QI/QA) Plan?
• What is the role of the Resource Hospital EMS Coordinator?
• Which statement best describes the role of the Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)?
• If there is an unanticipated discontinuation of a catheter, what is required?
• What is the POLST form?
• What is the purpose of the Region 11 EMS Organizational Structure?
• Which option is NOT a POLST Section B treatment option?
• What should be done in the event of a suspected COVID-19 patient?
• What elements must be included in the curriculum for pilot programs or new medications?
• What must hospitals maintain to facilitate EMS patient transports?
• What must EMS personnel complete before implementing new programs or using new medications?
• The Chicago West EMS System covers areas north of which street to Fullerton?
• What is the protocol for hospitals during peak census or surge?
• Which hospital is associated with the Chicago South EMS System?
• What is the purpose of the EMS Report Format?
• What is the purpose of the National Ambulance Contract (NAC) as described?
• What is the effective date of the Participating Hospital Responsibilities policy?
• Who oversees the Quality Assurance Program?
• What does the 'Rx' in I-SBAR refer to?
• If the name of the infant is unknown on a patient care report, how should the infant be documented?
• What is the maximum comfort goal in the POLST Form?
• Which statement best describes the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)?
• What should BLS personnel do if they respond to a patient requiring ALS care?
• What is the primary responsibility of the Resource Hospital?
• Within how many business days must you notify IDPH of a complication and submit a written report?
• What must participating hospitals report according to IDPH requirements?
• What communication methods are used for OLMC calls?
• Who approves medical equipment and supplies included in the EMS System Plan?
• When a medical device malfunctions in the field, what action is required?
• If there is doubt about the validity of a POLST Form, what should EMS personnel do?
• What is required before EMS deployments under EMAC or NAC?
• What is the purpose of the coroner/medical examiner notification policy in EMS?
• What is the main focus of the Advanced Directives and POLST policy?
• What is the effective date of the Professional Ethical Standards and Behavioral Expectations policy?
• UChicago Medicine is part of which EMS system?
• What does the EMS System Plan outline?
• The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses EMS agencies and ensures compliance with which act?
• Tier II transports are characterized by what relative to Tier I?
• Hospitals' responsibility for EMS case review?
• What term describes a hospital that EMS may contact for immediate medical direction when the designated hospital is unreachable?
• Which element should be included in EMS telecommunications equipment maintenance?
• What is the purpose of the Call Disposition policy?
• What is the purpose of the Participating Hospital Responsibilities policy?
• What does 'Assist, Agency' mean in EMS call disposition?
• What is required for the operational control point of Resource and Associate Hospitals?
• To whom must quarterly reports detailing usage and outcomes of a conditionally approved program be submitted?
• In Region 11 EMS System, which facility is designated as an Associate Hospital?
• What should be established to minimize service interruptions in EMS communications?
• Which certifications must Tier III RN personnel maintain?
• Who approves Tier II competencies?
• What does relinquish mean in the context of the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act?
• What is the EMS practitioner's duty regarding professional competence?
• What is the role of the EMS System Review Board?
• What is the required format for a radio report in EMS?
• Tier III transport requires approval for its advanced treatment modalities from which authorities?
• What is the effective date of the ALS Upgrade of EMS Service policy?
• What continuing education is required for EMS providers every four years?
• What does Section C of the POLST Form refer to?
• What does the PACE plan stand for?
• What is the role of EMS and healthcare providers regarding POLST Forms?
• Which documents guide EMS actions in the Chicago region?
• What is the relationship between Associate Hospitals and Resource Hospitals?
• What is the effective date of the ALS Expanded Scope and Critical Care Transport policy?
• In the Illinois EMS framework, which entity is licensed by IDPH to provide emergency or non-emergency medical services in compliance with the EMS Act?
• Which statement about OLMC is true?
• What should be documented in the patient care report regarding the POLST Form?
• Who can provide critical care transport?
• Who is presumed to be the infant's biological parent when relinquishing an infant?
• EMS personnel should be capable of doing what regarding communication equipment?
• Which statement best describes who appoints the EMS System Medical Director?
• During a handoff from Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support, who should complete patient transport?
• What does EMS stand for?
• What is a living will in Illinois law?
• If a complication occurs with a conditionally approved program, what action is required?
• Which geographical area is Region 11 EMS System responsible for?
• The Request for Clarification (RFC) form is used for what purpose?
• What must treatment and transport protocols include?
• What must a valid POLST Form contain?
• What is the protocol for abandoned newborns in the EMS system?
• Which certifications are required for Tier I personnel?
• What is the purpose of pre-notification in EMS communications?
• What is the role of the Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)?
• What happens if the patient lacks decision-making capacity but has a POLST Form?
• What is the minimum experience required for Tier II personnel?
• What details are included in the Background section of I-SBAR?
• What is the consequence of failing to submit required information to IDPH?
• Which system is described as a 700/800 MHz digital trunked statewide voice radio network?
• What should EMS personnel do if there is doubt about the health care agent's identity?
• EMS responders should verify the patient identity and the POLST form in which way?
• During a transfer of care from BLS to ALS, who is responsible for transporting the patient?
• How should OLMC contact be documented?
• The policy that defines the responsibilities of Resource and Associate Hospitals is part of what larger document or plan?
• What must be done if a complication occurs with a conditionally approved program?
• What is a Resource Hospital?
• What does EMTALA state regarding patient responsibility upon arrival at a hospital?
• What is the minimum experience required for Tier III RN personnel?
• What should EMS do if medical control directs differently than the health care agent's instructions?
• Which practice best aligns with the social media expectations for EMS practitioners?
• Which hospital is part of the Chicago West EMS System?
• What is the role of EMS providers in relation to the established guidelines?
• Which entity is responsible for evaluating the EMS system's performance and ensuring compliance with standards?
• What is the role of EMS personnel in the Chicago EMS System regarding relinquished infants?
• Which statement about the EMS POLST policy is accurate?
• If a BLS ambulance hands care to an ALS ambulance, which unit will transport the patient?
• Which entities are authorized to provide critical care transport?
• Which categories of patients require replacement of drugs and supplies by the receiving hospital?
• Name one of the participating hospitals in Region 11.
• Which treatments are prohibited under Comfort-Focused Treatment?
• What should EMS practitioners do if they know of a medical device malfunction?
• What is the alternate communication method for EMS personnel?
• What analysis is required for any event inconsistent with standards?
• What must each participating hospital replace according to the EMS System Drug, Equipment and Supply List?
• What is the effective date of the POLST policy for Region 11?
• How is the Chicago EMS System defined?
• Which of the following describes Tier I transport personnel qualifications?
• Who oversees the QA program for Tier I transports?
• What is the responsibility of the attending ECP in the emergency department?
• Under the Act, a newborn is defined as being 30 days old or less.
• What is the role of the EMS Medical Directors Consortium?
• What must EMS personnel do if they have a felony conviction?
• What is an EMS Agency?
• What is the primary goal of Comfort-Focused Treatment?
• What does BLS stand for in the context of EMS?
• Which hospital is included in the Chicago Central EMS System?
• 'Patient Dead at Scene - No Resuscitation Attempted (With Transport)' means?
• What is the primary goal of OLMC calls?
• What is the purpose of the ALS Expanded Scope and Critical Care Transport policy?
• Under EMS policy, when is notification to the coroner/medical examiner required?
• What communication requirements are there for participating hospitals with EMS?
• What is the importance of the Medication Administration Cross Check (MACC)?
• What should be included in the Online Medical Control (OLMC) report?
• As part of the protocol, who is responsible for transporting the patient after BLS transfers to ALS?
• If a resuscitation effort is performed on a patient later deemed deceased, what must be documented?
• What is the role of the Illinois Department of Public Health in the EMS System?
• What occurs when a program, medication, or equipment is approved on a conditional basis?
• Which statement about health care agents is correct?
• What should EMS practitioners respect regarding patient information?
• In the scenario of BLS handing over care to ALS, which ambulance performs transport?
• Which hospital is part of the Chicago West EMS System?
• Under the Act, what age qualifies a child as a newborn?
• Which statement best captures the confidentiality standard for EMS practice?
• What is the effective date of the Field to Hospital Communication policy?
• What does the EMS System Coordinator do?
• What happens if a patient is alert and able to consent to treatment?
• Which facility is listed as a participating hospital in Region 11 for EMS cooperation?
• Before terminating communications with medical direction, what must pre-hospital personnel do?
• What is the responsibility of Resource and Associate Hospitals regarding training programs?
• What is the role of hospitals in the EMS System?
• What documentation is required for the use of controlled substances by EMS personnel?
• Name one Resource Hospital in the Chicago North EMS System.
• What information is required for the patient's Qualified Health Care Practitioner on the POLST form?
• During a scenario where BLS transfers care to ALS, which unit is designated to transport the patient?
• What is the goal of the EMS System Communications policy?
• What is the purpose of notifying a DICO in the context of EMS policies?
• Can a patient void or revoke a POLST Form?
• Which standards must be met for expanded scope transport?
• What is the contingency communication method for EMS personnel?
• Which statement about revoking a POLST Form is accurate?
• What does MERCI stand for in EMS communication?
• Within I-SBAR, which component documents the actions taken and the patient’s response?
• According to the POLST Form, what are the options for a patient in cardiac arrest?
• Who must sign the written operating procedures and protocols used for Tier I transports?
• What is the Illinois Adoption Registry and Medical Information Exchange (IARMIE)?
• Which statement best describes the Region 11 EMS Organizational Structure policy?
• Which condition must be met for a POLST Form to be usable in prehospital care?
• What is the experience requirement for Tier I personnel?
• Which statement best describes the key responsibilities of EMS practitioners in Region 11?
• Tier III transports require one driver with a current Illinois EMS license and how many additional clinicians?
• What documentation must be submitted to IDPH to seek approval for a pilot program or new medication?
• Section D of the POLST Form addresses orders for what type of medical care?
• What does ALS stand for in the context of this policy?
• What is the minimum initial advanced education required for Tier II personnel?
• When care is transferred from BLS to ALS, which vehicle should carry the patient to the hospital?
• What is the protocol for the transport of law enforcement dogs by EMS?
• Under Illinois law, what is allowed regarding health care decisions?
• Which policy governs disposal of waste from controlled substances at participating hospitals?
• What types of patient transports require OLMC contact?
• If the estimated transport time exceeds five minutes, what should the EMS team do?
• Which statement is true about the supervision of ECRNs within the EMS System?
• Before ending the call with medical direction, what must be done?
• Which policy defines a participating hospital and its responsibilities under an EMS System?
• In Tier II staffing, what is the designation of the second clinician required?
• What should documentation of vital signs include in the QA program?
• Which individuals oversee the Quality Assurance Program?
• The EMS Medical Director's role in monitoring communications includes monitoring transmissions between which endpoints?
• What is the purpose of the POLST decision-making process?
• Which hospital is the Resource Hospital for the Chicago North EMS System?
• Which statement best describes the continuous maintenance requirement for EMS communications equipment?
• Which two dates are the effective dates for the listed EMS policies?
• What is the minimum experience requirement for Tier I personnel in the field at an ALS level or as an Emergency Department physician?
• Which hospital category participates in an approved EMS System but is neither a Resource Hospital nor an Associate Hospital?
• What is the role of the EMS MD in the QA program?
• What should be documented if no patient is found at the scene?
• What must treatment and transport protocols address?
• What must be included in the EMS System Plan regarding medical equipment?
• Which statement best defines an EMS System?
• Which description best fits MERCI in EMS communications?
• Regarding communicable diseases, which policy must a participating hospital have?
• Which POLST section specifies resuscitation preferences?
• What is a Participating Hospital?
• What is the purpose of the Region 11 Field to Hospital Communication Policy?
• Primary responsibility of an Associate Hospital?
• Who is responsible for answering OLMC calls at Region 11 EMS Resource or Associate Hospitals?
• In I-SBAR, which component includes the clinician's clinical interpretation and assessment of the patient's stability?
• What is the significance of the Region 11 EMS Resource and Associate Hospital Policy?
• What critical information must be provided to a relinquishing parent seeking to reclaim an infant within 30 days?
• How long must online medical direction calls be recorded?
• When a BLS unit transfers care to an ALS unit, which unit will physically move the patient to the destination?
• Which term describes a hospital that fulfills clinical and communication requirements but lacks primary responsibility for training or overall operation?
• What is the primary method of communication from EMS personnel to hospital base stations?
• Which statement best describes the role of the Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)?
• Which statement about OLMC is true?
• What is the primary goal of Full Treatment in the POLST form?
• What must EMS personnel document regarding the Safe Haven Information Packet?
• Which option correctly describes the emergency communications method MERCI 340SW or STARCOM?
• What is the role of a health care agent?
• How many total tiers are identified for critical care transport?
• Who is responsible for infection control in EMS settings?
• Which term best describes the policy focused on protecting abandoned newborns?
• What does 'Canceled on Scene (No Patient Contact)' mean?
• Which policy governs the classification of EMS dispatches according to standardized data collection?
• Which statement best describes Expanded Scope of Practice?
• Name one Associate Hospital in Region 11 EMS System.
• What is required if resuscitation efforts are attempted on a patient who is dead at the scene?
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital is part of which Chicago EMS System?
• To be honored by EMS, a POLST Form must be formally authorized by which authority?
• What are the treatment options outlined in Section B of the POLST form?
• The EMS System Plan highlights coordination of emergency care and what other type of medical transport?
• When there is no clear direction from written EMS documents, who should be consulted?
• What are EMS personnel responsible for regarding infection control?
• What should be done if a patient surrogate is presenting to make decisions?
• The EMS Report Format policy became effective on which date?
• Are digital copies of the POLST Form and e-signatures considered legal and valid for use in EMS?
• Under Selective Treatment, which intervention is NOT typically included?
• Which document enables a health care agent to make medical decisions for another person?
• Which description best captures Region 11 in the EMS framework?
• What should EMS personnel look for when assessing a relinquished infant?
• What does the National Ambulance Contract (NAC) provide?
• Which of the following is NOT a listed EMS dispatch call disposition?
• What is the primary goal of Selective Treatment in the POLST form?
• What are the responsibilities of a Participating Hospital?
• If EMS cannot contact the designated hospital, what action should be taken?
• What is the significance of the date December 6, 2023, in the document?
• What is the purpose of the Save Abandoned Babies Foundation?
• What is the stated purpose of the EMS System QA program?
• What is the purpose of the EMS System QA program?
• Which hospital is part of the Chicago Central EMS System?
• Role of the Associate Hospital EMS Coordinator?
• What vital signs should be assessed in the I-SBAR report?
• What should be included in the radio report for OLMC?
• Which statement defines Cellular Line in EMS communication?
• What is the main function of the EMS System?
• What is expected of EMS practitioners regarding social media use?
• What is the effective date of the Resource and Associate Hospitals policy?
• Which statement about unusual occurrences and EMS System communication is correct?
• What should be established to minimize service interruptions in EMS communication?
• Which entity is responsible for online medical control (OLMC) in Chicago EMS communications?
• How should hospitals handle controlled substances that are soon to expire?
• What is the primary function of the Emergency Communications RN (ECRN) in patient care situations?
• What is required to change or modify a POLST Form?
• Which of the following best describes the vital signs included in an I-SBAR report?
• What is required for onboard AC power on a critical care transport vehicle?
• What continuing education requirements must Tier I personnel fulfill?
• Which facility should EMS transport a relinquished infant to?
• In the EMS system, which hospitals require an operational control point with MERCI base station oversight?
• Which of the following statements best describes the minimum experience required for Tier II personnel?
• Which scenario best demonstrates adherence to the EMS Scope of Practice?
• What communication method should be used for pre-notification reports?
• What is the significance of a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order in EMS?
• What documentation must EMS providers maintain regarding continuing education?
• Which statement about 12 lead ECG transmissions is accurate?
• Which statement best describes the Region 11 EMS Communication Standards?
• STARCOM21 is best described as what type of system?
• What is the role of the EMS Medical Directors Consortium in the POLST policy?
• What qualifications must a physician providing medical direction for critical care have?
• Which of the following sets correctly lists the certifications required for Tier II personnel?
• The Quality Assurance Program uses which indicators to evaluate patient care?
• Which statement best describes quality improvement data sharing with the Resource Hospital?
• What must be done in the event of a line of duty death?
• What is the role of the OPR Medical Director regarding new medications or equipment?
• The Alternate EMS System Medical Director operates under the authority of whom?
• What are MED Channels used for?
• Who can sign the POLST Form as a legal representative?
• What are Participating Hospitals required to follow?
• Who oversees the Quality Assurance Program?
• What is required for an EMS system modification during deployment?
• What is the significance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport in the EMS system?
• What is the minimum requirement for reviewing transferring physician orders in the QA plan?
• Which statement about Safe Haven locations is true?
• What is the effective date of the Region 11 EMS Organizational Structure policy?
• Which body is responsible for overseeing and approving EMS policies and protocols?
• What does the Selective Treatment option in the POLST Form allow?
• Who documents Tier II competencies?
• Which entity must approve medical equipment and supplies included in the EMS System Plan with IDPH?
• What action is recommended when ALS backup is needed because the transport time is long?
• In a multi-patient incident, what is the correct communication sequence?
• What should EMS practitioners do if they encounter a patient in need?