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QuizMultiple Choice

History of Emergency Medical Services in the U.S.

Question 4 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Before the 1970s, what EMS service was provided to the nation?

Answer
A
a team of at least two EMTs—most of who have the training 2-weeks requirement
B
an ambulance driver who knew first aid
C
only ambulance service with a stretcher
D
one medical person to ride along in an ambulance

Explanation

Before the 1970s, ambulance services in much of the nation were basic transportation rather than modern emergency medical care. The typical service was an ambulance driver with first-aid knowledge, so choice B is correct. Trained teams of EMTs and medical personnel riding along became more common as EMS systems developed.

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