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Chemical Burn Burns that result from Chemicals that touch skin can lead to a reaction on the skin, throughout the body, or both. Thermal Burn burns that occur when hot metals, scalding liquids, steam, or flames come in contact with your skin. CPR lifesaving procedure that is performed when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, as in cases of electric shock, drowning, or heart attack. puncture a wound made by a pointed object (such as a nail, knife, or sharp toot...

Which of these situations does not require calling 911? A disabled woman needs a ride to her doctor's appointment. 911 is the number to call in an emergency: Anywhere in the United States A First Responder is trained to provide a full range of emergency medical services. FALSE The level of EMT that can administer medications is: EMT - Paramedic Once an EMT reaches the level of paramedic, he or she: Must continue to attend trainings every year in order to keep cu...

The National Health Care Skill Standards include an academic foundation. true Keeping up to date with fire safety training is part of the teamwork standard under the National Health Care Skill Standards. False A motion is used to introduce items to the membership for their consideration. True "Biomedical engineer" is considered part of the career pathway in Biotechnology Research and Development. False "Veterinarian" is considered one of the career pathways in...

Color of the oxygen tank Are green. First step if a patient becomes unconscious or has a life threatening medical emergency? •CONTACT THE MEDICAL RESPONSE TEAM FIRST (CALL 911) IN ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCY What to observe when escorting a patient from the reception area? •Difficulty moving? •Eyes respond to light? •Speech slurred? •Indicate anxiety? •Report any observations to the dentist before he enters the operatory Parts of an emergency plan? •Office sh...

Main topics Breathing problems choking allergic reactions heart attack fainting diabetes/ low blood sugar Stroke seizure What are the signs of breathing problems? Breathing very fast or slowly having trouble breathing noisy breathing- you can hear it can only make sounds or speak no more than a few words What are the actions for assembling and using an inhaler? Shake medicine put medicine canister into mouthpiece remove mouthpiece cap Attach it to spacer- if o...

True T/F If the client has no respirations or signs of circulation, CPR and early defibrillation should be performed. False T/F First Responders transport clients to a hospital. True T/F The career of an EMT is physically strenuous as well as stressful. True T/F Paramedic training takes two or more years. False T/F The automated external defibrillator should be used on a wet surface. True T/F If the client has no respirations or signs of circulation...

As an emergency medical responder, you will respond to the scene of various types of emergencies. Your primary goal during your patient interaction should be to: Pervent further injury and make life saving interventions consistent with your training The patient is in need of an intervention to open her airway that will allow her to breathe with ease. At what minimum level would a responder be trained to provide this type of life-saving intervention? Emergency medical responder Yo...

The MOST important consideration at the scene of a hazardous materials incident is Ensuring your personal safety When a pt is dying, he or she may experience regression. This is MOST accurately defined as: behavior consistent with an earlier developmental stage Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT: Distrust of EMTs Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of th...

Paramedic Provides the highest level of prehospital care, including advanced assessments, formation of a field impression, and invasive and drug interventions Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) The first person on the scene who has emergency care training EMS system an organization that coordinates emergency care as part of the continuum of health care Prehospital or out-of-hospital care Care provided prior to transport to the hospital Advanced Emergency Medical Te...

definitive care what the patient needs Defibrillation The administration of an electric shock to the heart of a patient who is experiencing a high regular heartbeat, known as ventricular fibrillation where should a patient be transported? to the closest appropriate medical facility scoop stretcher hip fracture Transport A patient's condition requires care by medical professionals, but speed getting the patient to a medical facility is not the most important fact...