EMER107

Paramedic

100

Do all provinces recognize all 4 designations? (EMR,PCP,ACP & CCP)

No

200

 In 2001, the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC), issued the National Occupational Competencies Profile (NOCP) for paramedics. What is purpose of NOCPs?

identifies competencies that must be met to practice in Canada. It helped to standardize minimum educational requirements across the country and opened the door for labour mobility years later.

300

This act covers the employee's responsibility to a employer. It determines protocols for MCI, shifting and rest. 

Ambulance Act

400

What are some examples of HIPA violations?

-social media posts

-Faxes without cover pages

-sensitive emails

500

When can a patient be treated without consent? 

• A threat to the life or health of the client;
• The threat must be immediate;
• Treatment cannot be delayed;
• The patient is not able to consent or refuse, either because of mental or legal capacity; and
• Relatives who ordinarily would consent on behalf of the patient are not available

Weak & Dizzy

100

Under The Ambulance Act, who is the funding body for Emergency Medical Services in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan Health—Acute and Emergency Services Branch

200

What type of leadership style focuses on supervision and performance. Positive actions are rewarded, whereas negative results are punished.

Transactional 

300

What is the good Samaritan act?

Found under the Emergency medical aid act. If you stop to help a patient off duty you are not liable unless there is gross negligence. 

400

For consent to be valid, these 4 points must be met.

• The information provided;
• His/her condition;
• What it means to consent to treatment; and
• The proposed treatment.

500

What four things need to be proven when charged with negligence?

• There had to be a duty to act – a duty to act must be proven.
• There had to be a breech – something was forgotten intentionally or accidentally.
• The patient must have suffered a loss.
• Causation must be identified – Why things were missed intentionally or accidentally

Ambulance Driver

100

What is the vision of Paramedic Chiefs of Saskatchewan?

All Saskatchewan people have fair access to quality paramedic services.

200

Why is quality insurance important in EMS? Give a example 

-Evaluates problems and generates solutions

-assesses the effectiveness of current practice

Ex: PCR audits/peer reviews 

300

How many signatures are needed when signing a Form A on a mental health patient?

2

400

What is the order of right of way when emergency services have their lights on?

Fire, EMS, Police

500

Whose code of ethics is listed below?

• Conservation of life.
• Alleviation of suffering.
• Promotion of health and.
• To do no harm.

Primary Care Paramedic code of ethics

Unicorns and Rainbows

100

Whats the difference between compassion and empathy?

-Compassion needs to be developed. Being a good communicator and showing the patient you are there because you care instead of a "duty"

-Empathy: Sensing and understanding the patient. Imagine being in the patients position 

200

When delegating a task to a team member, what are some things to consider?

• You should always perform your own assessments
• Consider the other care providers level of training and experience
• Never delegate a task that is out of another practitioner’s scope
• Be clear and specific of the task you want to be completed
• Treat others with respect

300

What 3 groups/people are involved in the Paramedic protocols?

SCOP members, SHA, and medical advisors

400

The 4 rights below are considered what?

• the right to be informed.
• the right to be respected.
• the right to participate in decision making affecting his or her health.
• the right to equal access to health care

Consumer rights in health care

500

List 5 qualities you want to have as a leader

• Communication
• Proficiency
• Honesty
• Respect for others
• Integrity
• Credibility
• Trustworthiness
• Vision
• Empathy
• Professional
• Approachable

Lift assist

100

You respond to a patient that has fallen. You notice the house is unkept, your elderly patient is full of bruises from other falls and is emaciated. You are generally concerned and describe your concerns to the patient and manage to transport. What is this a example of?

Patient advocacy- Keeping the patient's best interest in mind 

200

What is the age of majority?

Anything less than 18 is considered a minor 

300

Can a Health care directive be revoked at any time? By whom?

Anyone who was present during the writing of the directive.

400

Below describes a patients' rights. It is called The Canadian ___________________.

1. Hospital Insurance and Medicare

2. The Right to a Physician of One’s Choice

3. Consent to Treatment

4. Standard of Care

5. The Patient’s Property

6. Medical Records and Confidentiality

7. Death

8. After Death

The Canadian Book of rights

500

Name 5 professional attributes of a paramedic 

• Integrity
• Empathy
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Patient Advocate
• Injury Prevention
• Careful Delivery of Services