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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Preparatory

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In certain EMS systems, it is necessary that personnel contact a medical authority to obtain permission to complete certain interventions. What is this system called?

EMS Protocol
Offline Medical Control
Online Medical Control
Standing Orders

Explanation

Answer: C - Online medical control is where the EMS personnel must contact their medical control facility to obtain permission to complete a certain intervention. Generally, EMS personnel, including EMR’s, are given authority via standing orders to conduct many functions; however, it is necessary that personnel become familiar with their jurisdiction’s requirements.

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