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AssignmentMultiple Choice

History of Emergency Medical Services in the U.S.

Question 3 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Which of the following describes the milieu that eventually led to a much more adequate EMS system? Select all that apply.

Answer
A
increased concern for traffic accidents
B
increased attention on and care of heart, stroke, and cancer victims
C
the government’s activity in raising consciousness and addressing ways to solve health and safety issues
D
increasing immediate care and so decreasing mortality rates for wounded soldiers in the Vietnam War

Explanation

All four factors helped create pressure and knowledge for a stronger EMS system. Traffic accidents raised concern about injuries; greater attention to heart, stroke, and cancer care highlighted the need for timely treatment; government action promoted health and safety solutions; and Vietnam-era advances in immediate care for wounded soldiers informed emergency treatment and trauma care.

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