After an ems call Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - ANSWER D. evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the transport time to the hospital. - AN...

5 Components of EMS Systems - Answer 1.) Reporting- Call is recieved from dispatch 2.) Dispatch- Notifcation to emergency personnel 3.) First Response- 1st trained personnel arrival 4.) EMS Response- EMS arrive in medical vehicle 5.) Hospital Care- Arrive at medical facility (Legal Implications - Answer - Plaintiff must prove gross negligence, wanton conduct, or intentional wrongdoing. - Good Samaritan Laws Consent - Answer Actual- If judgement appears unimpaired you should obt...

After an EMS call, some crew members begin discussing a recent case with some non-EMS personnel. This is unacceptable behavior because it is: a) A breach of the patient's right to know b) A breach of the patient's privacy and is unethical c) Against the New York State Good Samaritan Law d) Against the principles of patient consent b) A breach of the patient's privacy and is unethical Which form of consent allows you to treat an unconscious patient? a) Actual consent b) Implied c...

Loyola EMS System Entry Questions and Answers 100% Correct Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position Semi Fowlers Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do? 18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected What is an emancipated minor? Patient between the ages of 16-18 that have demonstrated ability and capacity to manage own affairs and live independently of parents or guardians. When can a minor consent for themself or t...

Responder safety Safe, quick clearance Prompt, reliable interoperable communications Purpose of the strategic highway research program 2 national traffic incident management responder training program is to promote consistent training of all responders and achieve three objectives Drunk Drugged Drowsy Distracted Just plain dangerous D drivers Secondary crashes Those crashes that occur within the incident scene or within the queue or back up, including the opposite directio...

CPR/AED/First Aid -American Red Cross- Test with complete solutions gain consent - Answer️️ -When providing care to a non-critical, conscious person the first thing you should do after checking the scene and donning PPE? Call 911, get the first aid kit, and an AED - Answer️️ -If there is a 2nd rescuer on the scene, what do you ask this person as you begin to provide emergency care? Check that the scene is safe - Answer️️ -What is the very first thing you do before you give car...

A. routine post delivery care A newborn's one minute APGAR score is 8. Which of the following EMT interventions will you provide to this newborn? A. routine post delivery care B. full resuscitation is needed and reassess APGAR score C. some resuscitation assistance such as oxygen D. continue to monitor and reassess the APGAR score in 10 minutes AED and portable suction unit If you could only take two pieces of equipment with you to a patient's side, you should choose the: C...

HESI LPN Comprehensive Exit Exam Latest 2023 Questions & Answers with Rationale. A newborn with apnea is being discharged from the hospital with home monitoring. What information concerning the infant's care should the practical nurse review with the parents? A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). B. Administration of intravenous antibiotics. C. Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring. D. Advise that the infant not be left with caretakers, such as babysitter...

AAOS Chapter 2 EMT Eleventh Edition - Workforce Safety and WellnessVector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: - correct answer animals or insects. Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is correct? - correct answer The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously. Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT: - correct answer ass...

When using a dynamic schedule and the energy profile in an hour is >250 MW and the actual hourly integration deviates from the hourly energy profile by ____ the tag must be modified. A. 100 MW B. 10% C. 50 MW D. 25% B. 10% Dry steam plants, flash steam plants, and binary cycle power plants are the three main types of what kind of generating plant? A. Nuclear generators B. Combustion turbine generators C. Geothermal generators D. Hydroelectric generators C. Geothermal generators...