General impression Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

why is 1966 important - DOT charged with devolping EMS standards the white paper was published whats the white paper - accidental death and disabilty the neglected disease of modern society state of emergency care was poor many people died on highways and this was a turning point for ems 4 national levels of EMS providers - emergency medical responder (first responder) emergency medical technician (emt basic) advanced emergency medical technician (emt intermediate) paramedi...

Subjective data Said by the client (S) Objective data Observed by the nurse (O) Order for assessment (not abdominal) Inspect, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation Inspection Critical observation and ALWAYS first in assessment and uses all senses. Part of the hand to assess skin temperature back of the hand (dorsal aspect) Deep Palpation Light Palpation Deep: 5-8cm (2-3'') Light: 1 cm Percussion is performed in the wrist Bell of the steth...

EMT Exam 4 JB Learning-Questions and Answers (Graded A) SAMPLE stands for - ANSWER-Signs and symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical history Last oral intake Events leading up to A patient has cool skin, shallow breathing and a diminished LOC. Your interventions would be: - ANSWER-Increase depth of respirations, high flow oxygen, and transport ASAP Initial Assessment includes - ANSWER-Forming a general impression A fall patient has discoloration and tenderness to the...

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...

Supine Hypotensive Syndrome - correct answer Dizziness and a drop in blood pressure caused when the mother is in a supine position and the weight of the uterus, infant, placenta, and amniotic fluid compress the inferior vena cava, reducing return of blood to the heart and cardiac output. hypotension in supine patients b/c fetal weight Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) - correct answer A structured assessment tool that allows you to rapidly form a general impression of the infant or chi...

BICSI - Installer 1 – Exam Review | 120 Questions | 100% Correct Answers B A third 90-degree bend may be permitted in a conduit run if the run does NOT exceed ______? A 5 m (16.5') B 10 m (33') C 15 m (50') D 30 m (100') C Which of the following is a property of an electromagnetic field built around a conductor that opposes any changes in current flow in a circuit? A Impedance B Capacitance C Inductance D Resistance A Which of the following markings is used for no...

Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Exam Questions With Correct Answers Ch.1 List the general kinds of damage insect pests can cause - CORRECT ANSWERS -Chew on seeds, roots, leaves, stems, & fruits -Tunnel in roots, stems, & leaves -Suck plant juices -Promote gall formation and other malformations -Inject toxins into plants -Transmit diseases to plants -Create a nuisance for people Ch.1 Describe the structural features of insects - CORRECT ANSWERS ...

Initial Assessment: B-SMNAC Correct Answer-- BSI (body substance isolation); - Scene Safety; - Mechanism of Injury (MOI)/Nature of Illness (NOI); - Number of Patients; - Assistance (additional units, Fire, Police, etc.); - C-spine (and/or C-collar) Initial Assessment: G-CAAT Correct Answer-- General Impression; - Chief Complaints, Life Threats (hemorrhage); - AVPU; - ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation); - Transport Decision (Load and Go or Stay and Play) Components of General ...

You may be the ____ link the caller encounters in requesting assistance. - First What are the 3 factors of Communicating Artfully? - (1) Flexibility (2) Empathy (3) Professionalism Why is speed of response when answering the telephone important? - It creates the impression of professionalism, sharpness, attentiveness, and concern. The caller believes the call is important What are the 3 essential parts of the Emergency call? - The location, the call type, and the call back number A gene...