Exam (elaborations)
68W MODULE 1 STUDY GUIDE
- Course
- Institution
68W MODULE 1 STUDY GUIDE
[Show more]
Content preview
68W MODULE 1 STUDYGUIDE
EMS standards were developed by who in 1996? - answer- DOT
The NREMT was founded in 1970 with the purpose of... - answer- Establishing
Professional Standards
The physician who delegated medical practice to EMT - answer- Medical Director
The Evaluation and Improvement in an EMS system is known as.. - answer- Quality
Improvement
System with the capability of identifying the location of the caller - answer- enhanced
911
Your first responsibility as an EMT at any call.. - answer- Personal safety
One of your responsibilities as an EMT that deals with building rapport and
understanding of patient's condition - answer- Patient Advocacy
When you pass information about the patient to hospital personnel, you are fulfilling the
EMT responsibility of - answer- Transfer of care
Continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying aspects of the system that require
improvement - answer- quality improvement
, List of steps, such as assessments na interventions written by the Medical Direction -
answer- protocols
Oversight of the patient care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director -
answer- medical direction
A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMTs and others to
perform particular skills in certain situations - answer- standing orders
Standing orders issued by the Medical Director that allow EMTs to I've certain
medications or perform certain procedure without talking with the medical director -
answer- off-line medical directions
Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or
telephone - answer- on-line medical directions
The long term survival of patients - answer- patient outcomes
Description of medical techniques or practices that are supported by scientific evidence
or their safety and efficacy, rather than merely on supposition and tradition - answer-
evidence-baed
The organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria - answer- Pathogens
Can be contracted by exposure to the patient's blood and sometimes other body fluids,
especially when they come in contact with an open wound or sore on the EMT's hands,
face, or other exposed parts including mucous membranes, such as those in the nose,
mouth or eye - answer- blood borne pathogens
Are spreader by tiny droplets sprayed during breathing, coughing or sneezing - answer-
air borne pathogens
a strict form of infection control that is baaed on the assumption that all blood and other
body fluids are infectious - answer- standard precautions
Organization that sets guidelines about precautions again expose to blood borne
pathogens is - answer- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Equipment that protects the EMS worker from exposure is - answer- PPE (Personal
Protective Equipment)
The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease or infectious materials - answer-
contamination
Even if you were wearing gloves yo ushould - answer- wash your hands
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Greaterheights. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
76800 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now