EMT-B Division 1 Exam Flashcards
questions with actual answers.
4 levels of training ANS - EMR, EMT-B, EMT-A, Paramedic
Special Facilities ANS - Trauma, Burn, Obstetrical, Pediatric, Poison, Stroke, Cardiac, Hyperbaric, Spine
Injury, and Psychiatric
The White papers ANS - Americans with disabilities act of 1966
Roles and responsibilities ANS - Personal safety, safety of others, patient assessment and emergency
care, safe lifting and moving, transport and transfer of care, record keeping and data collection, and
patient advocacy
QI & CQI ANS - Quality improvement and continuous quality improvement
Off line medical direction ANS - Predetermined written guidlines
On line medical direction ANS - direction through phone or radio usually from a physician
When did modern EMS begin? ANS - in the 1960s-originated from war (Korea and Vietnam)
Evidence based medicine ANS - Research to provide clear evidence that certain
procedures/medications/etc. Improve patient outcome
5 emotional stages ANS - Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Common signs and symptoms of stress ANS - Irritability, insomnia, anxiety, indecisiveness, guilt, loos of
appetite, isolation, loss of interest
, CISD ANS - critical incident stress debriefing-ideally held within 24-72 hours of the incident
Defusing ANS - A version of CISD usually held 1-4 hours following the incident
Pathogens ANS - Bacteria-take antibiotic treatment(pneumonia)
Viruses-resist antibiotics (AIDS, HIV)
Fungi-affect compromised immune system
Protozoa-infection (malaria)
Helminths- worms (hookworm)
PPE ANS - personal protective equipment (eye protection, protective gloves, gowns, masks)
Difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing ANS - Cleaning - washing with soap & water
Disinfecting - uses hospital grade disinfectant, may kill many micro organisms
Sterilization- kills all microorganisms
Scope of practice ANS - The actions and care that EMT's are legally allowed to perform
Standard of care ANS - Care that is expected to be provided by an EMT with similar training in a similar
situation
Duty to act ANS - Your legal obligation to provide service
Good Samaritan laws ANS - 1959- to protect persons not on duty who provide emergency medical care
Types of consent ANS - Expressed, implied, minor, and involuntary
DNR & advanced directive ANS - DNR- deals only with resuscitation
Advanced directive -instructions for patient care written in advanced
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 Professorkaylee. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.79. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.