Principles to follow when lifting a patient: - ANSWER- a) Body Mechanics b) Know
Limitations
When should you use an emergent move? - ANSWER- When the person is in
danger and safety of the situation is not assured.
Lateral part of the body: - ANSWER- Away from the middle of body
Superficial part of the body: - ANSWER- Towards the surface of the skin
Proximal part of the body: - ANSWER- Close to the heart
Inferior part of the body: - ANSWER- Towards the feet
Medial part of the body: - ANSWER- Close to the middle
Distal part of the body: - ANSWER- Away from heart
ILEECP Roles: - ANSWER- a. Scene Safety
b. Gain access to patient
c. Treat life-threatening problems
d. Assist EMS workers
e. Record keeping
f. Provide emotional support
Calming Techniques: - ANSWER- Breathing techniques
5 Stages of Grief: - ANSWER- 1. denial
2. anger
3. bargaining
, 4. depression
5. acceptance
4 injury prevention/good personal habits: - ANSWER- 1. Sleep
2. Nutrition
3. Immunizations
4. Fitness
When can you share protected health information about a patient? - ANSWER-
Only when sharing with other health care personnel as part of the patients care.
3 Types of Consent: - ANSWER- 1. Informed (expressed)
2. Implied (assumed)
3. Children and mental incompetent
What is the pediatric definition of age? - ANSWER- Under 14 yrs. old & less than
90 lbs
What does AVPU stand for? - ANSWER- A- Alert
V- Verbal
P- Pain
U- Unconscious
(To check responsiveness)
What are some causes from a seizure? - ANSWER- Hypoxia, stroke, toxins,
hypoglycemia, brain tumor, infections, epilepsy, etc.
What is a stroke? - ANSWER- interruption of blood flow to the brain
What are the two types of strokes? - ANSWER- 1) Ischemic
2) Hemorrhagic
What are the two types of diabetic emergencies: - ANSWER- 1) Hypoglycemia:
sugar too low
2) Hyperglycemia: super too high
What are some signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide? - ANSWER- Dizziness,
nausea, headache, cherry-red colored skin, respiratory distress, tachycardia or
tachypnea, mucous membranes, etc.