ski patrol final Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Chapter 1 (History) - Correct answer-
chapters covered - Correct answer-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 30,
31, 32, 33
creation of nsp - Correct answer-to provide a standard of training for OEC
technicians
founder of nsp - Correct answer-Minnie Dole created NSP in 1938 after suffering
ankle fracture at Stowe
Independence of nsp - Correct answer-split from national ski association in 1953
charter of nsp - Correct answer-received federal charter from US and must report
to congress
creed of nsp - Correct answer-"service and safety"
10th mtn division - Correct answer-Minnie Dole convinced Army a winter warfare
unit would be valuable
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,focus of nsp - Correct answer-training through medical scenarios, assessment,
stabilization, documentation
ethics of nsp - Correct answer-1. respect autonomy, 2. do no harm
(nonmaleficance), 3. benefit others (beneficence), 4. be just and faithful
Good Samaritan laws - Correct answer-protect a person from legal liability when
the person volunteers to perform an act on someone else
doctrine of public reliance - Correct answer-public has reasonable expectation that
OEC can provide first aid
Duty to act - Correct answer-legal obligation to provide help/care
abandonment - Correct answer-to withdraw aid in spite of duty
provide care until - Correct answer-1. all care that is required has been given, 2.
injured person has been transferrd to another caregiver, 3. patient no longer wants
care, 4. patient is transported to medical facility, 5. continuing care threatens safety
of caregiver
negligence - Correct answer-failure to exercise the care that a reasonable person
with similar training would exercise in a similar circumstance
standard of training vs. care - Correct answer-training refers to information in book
while care refers to training plus local medical protocols
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,types of consent - Correct answer-1. expressed, person gives permission, 2.
informed, person gives consent after explanation and knowledge of consequences,
3. implied, consent is not granted because person is incapable (AMS, unconscious,
minor), 4. minor consent, parent or guardian gives consent for minor if present
refusal of care - Correct answer-person understands consequences, has capacity to
understand medical problems, and is legally allowed to make decisions regarding
medical care
Chapter 2 (Emergency Care Systems) - Correct answer-
emergency care system - Correct answer-network of specially trained personnel,
equipment, facilities, and other resources that respond to medical emergencies
future - Correct answer-maintain and improve standard of care
emergency personnel - Correct answer-EMR, EMT, AEMT,
paramedics/nurses/physicians
scope of practice - Correct answer-set of rules, regulations, and ethical
considerations that define the extent and boundaries of a prehospital provider's
duties
prehospital provider - Correct answer-a person who is specially trained to vender
care outside a facility
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, continuity of care - Correct answer-seamless delivery of care from initial contact
through definitive treatment, communication and communality are key (goals,
language, practices)
medical oversight - Correct answer-process by which a physician monitors the
quality of care rendered, 1. direct, real time contact with physician, 2. indirect, care
does not require contact
quality improvement - Correct answer-1. prospective, prevent problems before
they occur, 2. concurrent, take corrective actions and prevent in real time, 3.
retrospective, address after occurrence
Chapter 3 (Rescue Basics) - Correct answer-
homeostasis - Correct answer-the body's ability to regulate its inner environment to
ensure stability and to respond to changes in the outside environment
heat transfer - Correct answer-1. conduction, direct contact, 2. convection, gas or
liquid moves past surface, 3. radiation, heat leaves through infrared waves, 4.
evaporation, heat leaves when liquid converts to gas
fight or flight - Correct answer-autonomic nervous system response, epinephrine
released
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Answers Graded A+
Chapter 1 (History) - Correct answer-
chapters covered - Correct answer-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 30,
31, 32, 33
creation of nsp - Correct answer-to provide a standard of training for OEC
technicians
founder of nsp - Correct answer-Minnie Dole created NSP in 1938 after suffering
ankle fracture at Stowe
Independence of nsp - Correct answer-split from national ski association in 1953
charter of nsp - Correct answer-received federal charter from US and must report
to congress
creed of nsp - Correct answer-"service and safety"
10th mtn division - Correct answer-Minnie Dole convinced Army a winter warfare
unit would be valuable
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,focus of nsp - Correct answer-training through medical scenarios, assessment,
stabilization, documentation
ethics of nsp - Correct answer-1. respect autonomy, 2. do no harm
(nonmaleficance), 3. benefit others (beneficence), 4. be just and faithful
Good Samaritan laws - Correct answer-protect a person from legal liability when
the person volunteers to perform an act on someone else
doctrine of public reliance - Correct answer-public has reasonable expectation that
OEC can provide first aid
Duty to act - Correct answer-legal obligation to provide help/care
abandonment - Correct answer-to withdraw aid in spite of duty
provide care until - Correct answer-1. all care that is required has been given, 2.
injured person has been transferrd to another caregiver, 3. patient no longer wants
care, 4. patient is transported to medical facility, 5. continuing care threatens safety
of caregiver
negligence - Correct answer-failure to exercise the care that a reasonable person
with similar training would exercise in a similar circumstance
standard of training vs. care - Correct answer-training refers to information in book
while care refers to training plus local medical protocols
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,types of consent - Correct answer-1. expressed, person gives permission, 2.
informed, person gives consent after explanation and knowledge of consequences,
3. implied, consent is not granted because person is incapable (AMS, unconscious,
minor), 4. minor consent, parent or guardian gives consent for minor if present
refusal of care - Correct answer-person understands consequences, has capacity to
understand medical problems, and is legally allowed to make decisions regarding
medical care
Chapter 2 (Emergency Care Systems) - Correct answer-
emergency care system - Correct answer-network of specially trained personnel,
equipment, facilities, and other resources that respond to medical emergencies
future - Correct answer-maintain and improve standard of care
emergency personnel - Correct answer-EMR, EMT, AEMT,
paramedics/nurses/physicians
scope of practice - Correct answer-set of rules, regulations, and ethical
considerations that define the extent and boundaries of a prehospital provider's
duties
prehospital provider - Correct answer-a person who is specially trained to vender
care outside a facility
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, continuity of care - Correct answer-seamless delivery of care from initial contact
through definitive treatment, communication and communality are key (goals,
language, practices)
medical oversight - Correct answer-process by which a physician monitors the
quality of care rendered, 1. direct, real time contact with physician, 2. indirect, care
does not require contact
quality improvement - Correct answer-1. prospective, prevent problems before
they occur, 2. concurrent, take corrective actions and prevent in real time, 3.
retrospective, address after occurrence
Chapter 3 (Rescue Basics) - Correct answer-
homeostasis - Correct answer-the body's ability to regulate its inner environment to
ensure stability and to respond to changes in the outside environment
heat transfer - Correct answer-1. conduction, direct contact, 2. convection, gas or
liquid moves past surface, 3. radiation, heat leaves through infrared waves, 4.
evaporation, heat leaves when liquid converts to gas
fight or flight - Correct answer-autonomic nervous system response, epinephrine
released
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