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What are the good samaritan laws? - ANSWERprotect the responder from financial liability, developed to encourage people to help others in an emergency situation. What is consent, and how do you get it? - ANSWERpermission from the injured or ill person or their parent or guardian if the person is a minor. To obtain; start with your name, state type and level of training you have, explain what you think is wrong, explain what you plan to do, ask if you may help. What are the emergency action...

emergency medical system - ANSWERnetwork of professionals linked together to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies your role in the EMS system - ANSWER1. recognizing that an emergency exists 2. deciding to take action 3. activating the EMS system 4. giving care until EMS take over signs of an emergency - ANSWERunusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights, unusual behaviors good samaritan laws - ANSWERprotect the responder from financial liability, developed to...

What are the 6 R's 3 C's and an E - ANSWER6 R's Right patient Right Medication Right time Right dose Right route at the right site Right Documentation 3 C's and an E Colour Clarity Concentration Expiry date Clearing the Airway - ANSWERAdult 15 secs at a time Child 10 seconds at a time Infant 5 seconds at a time Normal Breathing Rates - ANSWERAdult 10 to 20 (puberty and up) Child 15 to 30 (1 to the onset of puberty) Infant 25 to 50 (0-1) Ne...

PAC - ANSWERParamedic Association of Canada NOCP - ANSWERNational Occupational Competency Profiles Why were NOCPs created - ANSWERdefine a national scope of practice ACP - ANSWERalberta college of paramedics assessments performed in the secondary survey - ANSWERHistory vitals understanding the complaint assessment OPQRST secondary head to toe PATCH another set of vitals Why SAMPLE and OPQRST history obtained - ANSWERto understand pts complaint What does DCAP-BLS TIC, DRT ...

agonal breathing - ANSWERInadequate pattern of breathing, gasping. Sometimes associate with cardiac arrest. Not sufficient for delivering oxygen. Requires immediate intervention. Not breathing. ABC - ANSWERairway, breathing, circulation LOR - ANSWERLevel of responsiveness Primary Assessment - ANSWERChief complaint, LOR, spinal motion restriction, ABCs, pulse oximetry, rapid body survey, transport decision, patient positioning. Secondary Assessment - ANSWERInterview with patient and b...

What is NOT a major responsibility of professional responders? - ANSWERDiagnosing a patient's specific problem What should you do when arriving at the scene of an assault? - ANSWERCall for assistance from law enforcement personnel and stay back What conditions would you discover in a secondary assessment? - ANSWERCardiac arrest, open fracture with severe bleeding, allergies to bee stings and penicillin, the presence of a knife next to the patient What would cause air to go into a pat...

Abandonment of care - ANSWEREnding care of a patient without that patient's consent or without ensuring that someone with equal or greater training will continue that care Critical incident stress management - ANSWERStress management techniques or interventions designed to help an individual cope with psychological stress Critical incident stress - ANSWERConfusion, lowered attention span, poor concentration, denial, guilt, depression, anger, change and interactions with others, increase...

What is the Canadian Red Cross? - ANSWERworks to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada Red Cross can only be used in? - ANSWERCanada and the medical service of armed forces What is a first responder? - ANSWERIndividuals who are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, and the environment and the first person on the scene Traditional first responders - ANSWERFor emergency service workers (police officers, ...

2- Who issues your EMR Certificate? - ANSWERCanadian Red Cross (EMR Cheat Sheet) 3- Who issues your EMR license in BC? - ANSWERBC EMALB (BC EMALB Candidate Examination Handbook) 4- What does BC EMALB accept as proof of EMR Certification? - ANSWERA scanned copy of your certificate emailed to BC EMALB directly from the Canadian Red Cross Call Centre (EMR Cheat Sheet) 5- Who is responsible for all post-course Licensing arrangements with BC EMALB? - ANSWERYou (EMR Cheat Sheet) ...

Check - ANSWER1.Consent person 3.A,B,C 3 C's - ANSWER1 check F.A.S.T - ANSWERF-face A-arm S-speech