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You are on the ASA tool. The 78yo male patient is having MI symptoms, they are completely alert, they are having no reported CVA symptoms, they have aspirin available beside them, they are not allergic to aspirin, they have not vomited blood or coffee ground materials in the past 24hrs, & they have not passed black or bloody stools in the past 24hrs. You instruct the patient to chew up 4 low dose aspirins now. They do but then they mention how nasty it tastes. Is it okay to select, "Request to wash down" & instruct the patient, "You can have just a mouthful of water to wash it down."
No. Only if they request water should you provide that instruction.
A patient fainted but is now awake. What protocol should be selected?
P31 Unconscious/Fainting (Near)
Can you combine "Is he awake? & "Is he breathing?"
No. They must be asked separately.
True or False: After reading the scripted question as is, you can reword the scripted question as long as the meaning is the same.
True.
What county & state is Moro in?
Lee County, AR
You are on P26 Sick Person for a patient that has severe nausea & vomiting. What do you select on KQ 5 "primary problem"?
Nausea or Vomiting
A caller reports that the patient is "turning blue". What protocol should be selected?
P6 Breathing Problems
When should you use, "Is that correct?" & what is it called?
To clarify something the caller already stated. It is called an appropriate clarifier.
The caller is at the patient's residence. They can see through the window that the patient is on their bed & they are not moving. The door & window are locked. They are not able to gain entry. Is this a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th party caller?
3rd Party Caller
What county & state is Benoit in?
Bolivar County, MS
True or False: The 16yo female 1st party caller is having breathing problems. While on Case Entry, the caller reports that they are struggling to breathe. "Ineffective/AGONAL" is the best selection for the breathing question.
False.
A patient fell off a bicycle. Which protocol applies?
P17 Falls
What should you do when a caller gives an unclear answer to a question you asked?
Use the scripted clarifier or if one is not available, re-ask the question.
What is the safest phrase to use if asked for an ETA?
I'm not sure but they're coming as fast they can.
What county & state is Mayflower in?
Faulkner County, AR
You are on the ASA tool. The 90yo female patient is having MI symptoms, they are completely alert, they are having no reported CVA symptoms, & they don't have aspirin available, but they do have other medications available that may contain aspirin. How do you know what medications contain aspirin & what medications don't?
By clicking on "Additional Info" while on the ASA tool.
A patient is bleeding from the mouth after collapsing. Which protocol should be selected?
P31 Unconscious/Fainting (Near)
What do you absolutely HAVE to to with not alert patient's no matter what? Hint: If you fail to do this, it will be an automatic Non-Compliant call.
Stay on the line.
What deviation is it called when asking, "Which leg is it?"
Freelance Question
What county & state is Benton in?
Saline County, AR
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
CONGRATS!
The patient passed out & became unconscious. What protocol is most appropriate?
P17 Falls
What do the red Key Questions mean?
These are scene safety questions & you are required to ask them.
How can you avoid long unexplained gaps?
Tell the caller what you are doing.
Example: "I have an ambulance on the way. I'm typing in this information you gave me but I'm still here on the line with you. Don't hang up."
What county & state is Senatobia in?
Tate County, MS