Dots secondary assessment Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Components of the EMS System - DISPATCHER: Coordinates type and level of EMS response and dispatches the appropriate agencies. An emergency medical dispatcher may give medical instructions to the public. - FIRST RESPONDER: Entry level medically trained person. - EMT: Provides basic life support/BLS. - PARAMEDIC: Provides advanced life support/ALS. - RECEIVING FACILITY: The medical treatment facility that provides emergency care. Primary Responsibilities As first responders, peace of...

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...

When it is safe for you to approach a victim, you should attempt to determine the victim's responsiveness by ______. - ANSWER-tapping and shouting What are the effects of shock? - ANSWER-1) Reduced oxygen to body tissues and organs, 2) Low body temperature due to restricted blood flow, 3) Reduced blood flow to body tissues and organs The "O" in the DOTS of victim secondary assessment stands for: - ANSWER-Op

POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 2 UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers When it is safe for you to approach a victim, you should attempt to determine the victim's responsiveness by ______. - CORRECT ANSWER- tapping and shouting What are the effects of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Reduced oxygen to body tissues and organs, 2) Low body temperature due to restricted blood flow, 3) Reduced blood flow to body tissues and organs The "O" in the DOTS of victim second...

NSC Advanced First Aid, CPR & AED Exam Questions with Verified Answers Latest | Graded A+. Goals of First Aid - ANSWER 1. Keep victim alive 2. Prevent victim's condition from getting worse 3. Help promote early recovery 4. Ensure victim receives appropriate medical care Consent - ANSWER Need to have victim's consent before using first aid Types of consent - ANSWER Expressed and Implied Expressed consent - ANSWER Responsive victim communicates consent, can include head nods Implied con...

Health Assessment Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A client asks the nurse why it is important to protect their eyes from the sun. Which response should the nurse provide to the client? A. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for cataracts B. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for night blindness C. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for increased intraocular pressure D. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for excessive corneal dryness - Correct Answer ...

Health Assessment Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A client asks the nurse why it is important to protect their eyes from the sun. Which response should the nurse provide to the client? A. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for cataracts B. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for night blindness C. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for increased intraocular pressure D. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for excessive corneal dryness - Correct Answer ...

NSC Advanced First Aid, CPR & AED Exam Questions with Verified Answers Latest . Goals of First Aid - ANSWER 1. Keep victim alive 2. Prevent victim's condition from getting worse 3. Help promote early recovery 4. Ensure victim receives appropriate medical care Consent - ANSWER Need to have victim's consent before using first aid Types of consent - ANSWER Expressed and Implied Expressed consent - ANSWER Responsive victim communicates consent, can include head nods Implied consent - ANSWE...

Population Health Exam 2 Questions & Answers-Several small communities have applied for grant funding from the state department of health to help decrease their teenage pregnancy rate. Which of the following communities should the nurse suggest receive funding first? a. Community A - with 23 single teenage pregnancies in a city of 500 b. Community B - with 45 single teenage pregnancies in a city of 1000 c. Community C - with 90 single teenage pregnancies in a city of 2000 d. Community D -...

Primary Assessment Correct Answer people who are unconscious assess the scene put on gloves 5 initial breaths check for consciousness i have an unresponsive victim, i need backup, call 911, get me a backboard and an AED rescue breathing check for pulse and breathing after this it is different for each senario Correct Answer what are the steps for a primary assessment hard hits on the shoulder, hey hey are you okay do you need help Correct Answer how do you check for consciousness ...