EMS Exam #1 Questions With Detailed Verified Correct Answers

EMS system - correct answers permits patient care to begin at the scene of the injury or illness Levels of Training - correct answers EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) AEMT (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician) Paramedic Prehospital care - correct answers Emergency Medical treatment given to patients before they are transported to a hospital or other facility Trauma center - correct answers For rapid surgical intervention and specialized treatment of injuries that generally exceeds hospital emergency department capabilities Burn center - correct answers Specialized treatment of serious burns, often including long-term care and rehabilization Obstetrical center - correct answers High-risk obstetric patients Pediatric center - correct answers Specialized treatment of infants and children Poison center - correct answers Specialized treatment of poisoning victims Stroke center - correct answers provide specialized care for specific acute stroke patients Cardiac center - correct answers The rapid and advanced management of patients suffering cardiac emergencies Hyperbaric center - correct answers The treatment of certain toxic exposures, diving emergencies, and other conditions Spine injury center - correct answers The management of patients with severe spine injuries Psychiatric center - correct answers To care for patients with behavioral emergencies Roles and Responsibilities - correct answers Personal safety and safety of others Patient assessment and Emergency care Safe lifting and moving Transport and transfer of care Record keeping and data collection Patient Advocacy Professional Attributes - correct answers Appearance Knowledge and Skills Physical demand Personal traits - correct answers A calm and reassuring personality Leadership ability Good judgement Good moral character Stability and adaptability Ability to listen Resourcefulness and ability to improvise Cooperativeness medical director - correct answers Physician who is legally responsible for the clinical and patient care aspects of the EMS system Protocols - correct answers A full set of guidelines that define the entire scope of medical care; triage, treatment, transport and destination Off-line medical direction - correct answers Set of predetermined, written guidelines that allow EMTs to use their judgment to administer emergency medical care according to written guidelines without having to contact a physician. On-line medical direction - correct answers Requires that the EMT acquire permission from a physician via cell phone, telephone, or radio communication prior to administering specific emergency care. Standing orders - correct answers Subset of protocols that do not require real-time physician input Quality improvement involves - correct answers Document carefully Perform reviews and audits Obtain feedback Maintain equipment Participate in continuing education Maintain skills Five Emotional stages - correct answers Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance Dealing with dying patient, family and bystanders - correct answers Do everything possible to maintain the patient's dignity Show the greatest possible respect for the patient Communicate Allow family members to express themselves Listen empathetically Do not give false assurances Use a gentle tone of voice with the patient and family Take appropriate steps if the family wants to touch or the hold the body after death Do what you can to comfort the family Acute stress reaction - correct answers Results from exposure to a high-stress situation. Delayed stress reaction - correct answers Reaction that occurs from exposure to a high- stress situation; however the symptoms are not evident immediately Cumulative stress reaction - correct answers Reaction is a result of constant exposure to stressful situations that build over time Stress management - correct answers Take a look at your diet Exercise more often Learn to relax Avoid self-medication Pathogens - correct answers Microorganisms that make you sick Bacteria - correct answers Microscopic single-celled organisms that have the capability of reproducing on their own within a host Viruses - correct answers Microscopic single-celled organisms that cannot grow on their own but require a host cell to reproduce Cleaning - correct answers The process of washing a soiled object with soap and water Disinfecting - correct answers Includes cleaning, but also involves using a hospital grade disinfectant or germicide to many of the microorganisms Sterilization - correct answers An object is subject to a chemical or physical substance that kills all microorganisms on the surface of an object Hepatitis B - correct answers Contracted through blood and body fluids. Goes unnoticed Hepatitis C - correct answers Most common bloodline infection in the United States. Only transfers through needle stick Scope of practice - correct answers The actions and care that EMTs are legally allowed to perform by the state in which they are providing medical care Standard of care - correct answers Care that is expected to be provided by an EMT with similar training when managing a patient in a smilier situation Duty to act - correct answers Legal obligation to provide service, whether you think the patient needs an ambulance or not Good Samaritan laws - correct answers Protects a person who is not being paid for his services from liability for acts performed in good faith unless those acts constitute gross negligence Sovereign immunity - correct answers Prevents persons treated by governmentally operated EMS systems from suing the government for civil liability