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EMR chapter 1-13 Exam with correctAnswers
Emergency medical services - Answer -Chain of human resources linked together to
provide continuous emergency care at scene and during transportation
What is DCAP-BTLS? - Answer -deformities, contusions, abrasions,
punctures/penetrations, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling
what is BP-DOC - Answer -bleeding, pain, deformities, open wounds,crepitus
Is stress common to an EMR - Answer -For an EMR stressful situations are normal so
they need to learn how to cope with stress because it can affect their work and life
quality
Inferior - Answer -Toward the feet
Off-line medical direction - Answer -Written standing orders/protocols authorizing
personnel to perform particular skills in some situation without speaking to the medical
director or the designated agent
What is biological death - Answer -Biological death is caused when enough brain cells
die, it is irreversible and without oxygen bring tissues can die within 4 to 6 minutes
Emergency medical responders ethical responsibilities - Answer -Patient needs before
your own if it is safe
ensure appropriate medical care
treat people equally
provide highest level of care
grow your knowledge
be honest
report mistakes
Online medical direction - Answer -Direct orders to perform a skill/administer care from
on duty physician given to EMR on Phone/radio/in person
Perfusion - Answer -Constant supply of oxygen and nutrients to the cells by the blood
flow
, Four potential consequences of in accurate or incomplete documentation - Answer -
Wrong person receiving a bill/seems like your negligent/wrong treatment being
provided/no quality improvement
Scope of practice - Answer -The care that an EMR, EMT, or paramedic is allowed and
supposed to provide according to local, state or regional regulations or statutes
Systolic blood pressure - Answer -Pressure generated within arteries when the heart
contracts. Measured using palpitation method
Integumentary system main purpose and Functions and major organs - Answer -
Regulates metabolism, physical size, strength, hair growth, voice pitch and
reproduction. Major organisms are hormone producing glands
Standing order - Answer -Medical director specific instructions for specific medical
conditions or injuries
BSI precautions - Answer -Using protective equipment to minimize contact with patient
blood/body fluids, minimizes the chance of exposure or infection
Urinary system main function and purpose and major organs - Answer -Main function is
to remove chemical waste and help balance water/salt levels in blood. Major organs are
kidneys, uterus, bladder
Protocols - Answer -Written guidelines directing the care of EMS provide for patients
Hypertension - Answer -There is abnormally high blood pressure above 140, you can
get hypertension if you're anxious or have fear or stress
Anaerobic metabolism - Answer -Cellular process by which glucose is metabolized
without oxygen and energy and is produced in an inefficient manner with many waste
products
Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Answer -A member of EMS system who provides pre-
arrival instructions to collars, helping to initiate life-saving care before EMS personnel
arrive
Cyanotic - Answer -A bluish color ration of the skin caused by in adequate amounts of
oxygen
Respiration vs ventilation - Answer -Ventilation is the process of breathing in and out
and respiration is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the cells and tissues
Disaster medical assistance team (DMAT) - Answer -Specialized team is designated to
provide medical care following a disaster. For example hurricane Katrina in New
Orleans had highly experienced EMTs that were deployed to help
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