NYS EMT Exam Comprehensive Review

NYS EMT Exam Comprehensive Review Your patient responds to your voice with incomprehensible murmurers. Using the AVPU scale, he is classifed as responsive to: Verbal stimuli Do vitals signs have to be taken on-scene in every situation? No. Vitals should be taken enroute for patients idenitified as high priority for immediate transport for definitive care . What does SAMPLE stand for? Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last meal, events lead to current state. What forms of abuse are EMS providers mandated to report? Child, Spouse, and Elder Abuse must be reported on the PCR/E-PCR and verbally at transfer of care. Child abuse must also be reported according to NYS Bureau of EMS Policy #02-01. Does a PCR/E-PCR have to be completed when no patient contact is made? Yes, even for stand-bys, calls where no patients are located, cancellations, and events. What does HIPAA stand for? Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. When reporting responsiveness, EMS providers should use