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What is the purpose of the EMS? (p. 2) - ANSWERA network of resources linked together to provide emergency care and transport to victims of sudden illness or injury. What are two basic ways to access the EMS system? (p. 4) - ANSWER1. 9-1-1 2. non-9-1-1 How many nationally recognized levels of training are offered in the EMS system? Describe each. (pp. 4-6) - ANSWER1. EMR: First person on scene with emergency training. 2. PCP: Can do everything the EMR does and more including IV's and ...

venous bleeding - ANSWERSteadily Flowing A patient has an open and sucking chest wound. You should apply which type of dressing? - ANSWEROcclusive dressing Which action is the most important to protect yourself from disease transmission when caring for a patient who is bleeding? - ANSWERWearing disposable gloves. A patient has fallen off a ladder onto the sidewalk. He has a large laceration on his thigh that is severely bleeding. You suspect that this patient is most likely experiencing...

Hempa - ANSWERHazards hEmpa - ANSWEREnvironment heMpa - ANSWERMechanisim of injury hemPa - ANSWERPatient count hempA - ANSWERAssistance needed Steps to obtain consent - ANSWER1. Identify yourself to the person. 2. State your level of training. 3. Explain what you think may be wrong. 4. Explain what you plan to do. Negligence - ANSWERThe failure to follow a reasonable standard of care, thereby causing injury or damage to another. A person could be negligent by either acting inco...

Which pulse point is the most frequently used to determine pulse rate (fully responsive adult) - ANSWERRadial Artery In what order should the components of the secondary assessment be performed? - ANSWERInterview, Vitals, Head to Toe physical exam When measuring blood pressure what does the second number (diastolic pressure) reflect? - ANSWERPressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest Which of the following methods will give you both a systolic and diastolic BP reading? a. Oscil...

B - ANSWERIt is important to listen empathetically and use a gentle tone of voice with family members of a dying person because- A: research has found that these behaviors will encourage the family members to follow your instructions B:these behaviors will help the family cope with the situation C: family members need to express their rage and anger, misbehaviors will make you a likely, neutral, target D: false reassurance is and words of hope are the best way to get your job done as quickly...

Which of these is not a level recognized by the Paramedic Association of Canada? a. Primary care paramedic b. Initial care paramedic c. Critical care paramedic d. Emergency medical responder - ANSWERB. Initial Care Paramedic As a responder, you should have good communication skills. Which of the following people is a responder least likely to need to communicate with? a. The patient and his family b. His partner or co-workers c. Bystanders d. The lawyer of the patient - ANSWERD. The L...

The basic unit of life is the: a. Nervous system b. Organ c. Cell d. Body system - ANSWERc A group of organ and other structures that perform specific body functions is (are) the: a. Vital organs b. Nervous system c. Respiratory system d. Body system - ANSWERd A (the) ______ is a hollow place in the body that contains organs. a. Stomach b. Bone c. Body cavity d. Quadrant - ANSWERc Which of the following is not a major body cavity? a. Pelvic b. Thoracic c. Diaphrag...

Abandonment - ANSWEREnding care of a patient without that patient's consent or without ensuring that someone with equal or greater training will continue that care. Confidentiality - ANSWERProtecting a patient's privacy by not revealing any personal information you learn about the patient except to law enforcement or more advanced medical care personnel. Consent - ANSWERPermission to provide care, given by a patient or qualified representative, to a responder. Critical Incident St...

B - ANSWERWho is expected to determine whether a wound is criminal in nature? a. Emergency Medical Assistants b. Police and other components of the criminal justice system c. First Responders d. All of the above B - ANSWER28. According to the Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care Manual, a Capillary Blood Glucose Level of __________ mmol/L or higher constitutes Hyperglycaemia. However, local BCAS Treatment Guidelines indicate that a Capillary Blood Glucose Level of __________ or h...

Medical control is the process by which a physician directs the care given by pre-hospital care professionals to patients a. True b. False - ANSWERa Standing orders allow EMR personnel to provide certain types of care or treatments without talking to the physician. This is called direct medical control. a. True b. False - ANSWERb The basic unit of life is the: a. Nervous system b. Organ c. Cell d. Body system - ANSWERc A group of organ and other structures that perform spe...