FISDAP Exams 5 (EMS Operations) and 6
(Obstetrics/Peds/OBGYN) questions with correct
answers
office of emergency medical services (OEMS) Correct Answer-
responsible for planning and coordinating an effective and efficient
statewide EMS system
Body Substance Isolation (BSI) Correct Answer-a system of techniques
requiring personal protective equipment to be worn to protect against
contact with all bodily fluids, whether or not blood is visible.
definitive care Correct Answer-complete care; end point at which all
treatment required at the time has been completed
do not resuscitate orders (DNR) Correct Answer--Written
documentation by a physician giving permission to medical personnel to
not attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest.
-does not mean do not treat
Incident Command System (ICS) Correct Answer-A system
implemented to manage disasters and mass-casualty incidents in which
section chiefs, including finance, logistics, operations, and planning,
report to the incident commander.
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Correct Answer-An incident where the
number and severity of casualties exceeds the capability of the
responder's initial resources
, Good Samaritan Law Correct Answer-Provides limited protection to
someone who voluntarily chooses to provide first aid
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Correct
Answer-protects patient confidentiality
national incident management system (NIMS) Correct Answer-A
Department of Homeland Security system designed to enable federal,
state, and local governments and private-sector and nongovernmental
organizations to effectively and efficiently prepare for, prevent, respond
to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or
complexity, including acts of catastrophic terrorism.
START triage Correct Answer--A patient sorting process that stands for
Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment and uses a limited assessment of
the patient's ability to walk, respiratory status, hemodynamic status, and
neurologic status
-simple triage and rapid treatment
-first step is to call out to patients and direct them to an easily
identifiable landmark (walking wounded)
-second stop is to directed nonwalking patients (respiratory rate,
hemodynamic status, and neuro status should all be assessed)
decontamination techniques Correct Answer--strip linens from stretcher
-discard medical waste
-wash contaminated areas with soap and water
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