COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
Transport destinations... best care and why
DNR Must be valid and specific to state
requirements.
Implied consent and refusals Refusals need proper documentation and it is
encouraged to inform the PT on the risk of
refusals and alternative treatment options.
Document findings and witnesses and if
possible gather signatures.
Implied consent is a form of consent applied to
adults who are unable to verbally consent to
care and it applies to minor without the
presence of an adult/
caretaker.
Basic fundamentals of radio Know what you are going to say before
etiquette speaking, wait until transmissions are done
before you speak, when ready key up and
, wait one second then speak, speak slow
and clear and lay language.
HIPPA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act of 1996. Protection of patient information
and care.
Anatomical positioning ex. Lateral- Farther from
lateral, radial... midline of the body
Medial- Midline of
the body
Ipsilateral-Same side of the body
Contralateral- Opposite side of body
Afterload & Preload Afterload- Force against which the ventricles
must contract to eject blood. Influenced by
arterial BP, distensibility and arterial
resistance.
Prelaod- Volume of blood in the ventricle at the
end of diastole and primarily reflects venous
return
Alpha one, beta one, beta Alpha one- Cause vasoconstriction
two
Alpha two- Cause smooth muscle contraction,
, inhibition of insulin release, induction of
glucagon, suppression of norepi release
Beta one- Found in heart and kidneys,
Stimulation of heart sites increases HR &
cardiac contraction. From the kidney it
releases renin into blood (a powerful
vasoconstrictior)
Beta two- Found in several locations, in the
lungs they cause bronchodilation
Acidosis and Alkalosis Acidosis- Blood pH lower than 7.35 (below 7
causes coma)
Alkalosis- Blood pH higher than 7.45 (above
7.8 causes uncontrolable and unstable
skeletal muscle contractions.)
Signs of DKA frequent urinating, hungry, thirsty, dehydration,
vomiting, loss of weight, kussmaul respirations,
acetone smell