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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Operations

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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship the EMS medical director and the EMT-P should have?
  1. All care rendered by the EMT-P is considered an extension of the medical directors authority.
  2. The pre-hospital care rendered by the EMT-P is not governed or controlled by the medical director.
  3. The in-hospital care rendered by the EMT-P is considered an extension of the medical director's authority.
  4. The medical director advises the on-scene paramedic, who guides the EMT-P.
Explanation
Answer: A - The EMT-P functions as a designated agent of the medical director. The EMT-P functions within the scope of practice that the medical director and local protocols dictate.
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