Your patient complains of substernal chest pain radiating to her back. You treat her according to ...

Your patient complains of substernal chest pain radiating to her back. You treat her according to your chest pain protocol, but she doesn't get any relief. You learn later that she also had low blood sugar but you didn't check her blood glucose level. You feel like you need to learn more about what happened with this patient. You should:
 
  A) call the patient's family.
  B) ask a coworker.
  C) speak to your medical director.
  D) ask to see the patient's hospital report.

Question 2

Which of the following would be an EMS public health initiative?
 
  A) Volunteering to raise money for a sick child
  B) Setting up free blood pressure screenings
  C) Purchasing equipment with new technology
  D) Working extra shifts to cover for an injured employee

Question 3

Medical direction that takes place in the form of protocols and standing orders is considered:
 
  A) online.
  B) prospective.
  C) direct.
  D) passive.

Question 4

Which person within the EMS system is responsible for approving EMS providers to practice within the system?
 
  A) Service manager
  B) Medical director
  C) Clinical coordinator
  D) State EMS office