communication and documentation
What does CHEAT stand for?
C~ Chief Complaint
H~ History
E~ Exam (head to toe)
A~ Assessment
T~ Transport/ Treatment
Name the drugs that are commonly carried on the ambulance and may be administered by the EMT under certain circumstances
Aspirin, oral glucose, and oxygen are medications that the EMT may administer to a patient under specific conditions that are carried on the ambulance.
What are the signs and symptoms when it comes to inadequate breathing.
The patient is low on breath but the patient can also be tired, confused, anxious, and change in skin color, Alter mental status
This is the primary medication class given immediately after a myocardial infarction to reduce the clot formation in the coronary arteries.
What are antiplatelet drugs (e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel)?
What is an aneurysm
Dilation or ballooning of a weakened section of the wall of an artery
How do you make a child trust you?
Get down to their level, be truthful
when may EMT assist the patient in taking inhalers, nitroglycerin, and epinephrine in auto-injectors.
When prescribed
What is a spacer and what can it be used on and why?
To help the patient to breath better and get oxygen transported quickly.
This condition, often caused by a block in the electrical conduction system of the heart, is characterized by a slow heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute.
What is bradycardia?
What is an embolism
a blockage of a vessel by a clot or foreign material brought to the site by the blood current
List several guidelines for effective interpersonal communication with patients
Use Open-Ended Questions
Clarify and Confirm Understanding
Be Patient and Calm
Be Empathetic and Compassionate
Whose permission do you need in order to administer medication to the patient
You may need to have permission from medical direction to administer or assist the patient with a medication. Follow local protocols.
List the signs of inadequate breathing.
short breaths low chest rise or fall
This common sign of congestive heart failure involves difficulty breathing, especially when lying flat, and may require the use of pillows for elevation
What is orthopnea?
What is telemetry
The process of sending and receiving data wirelessly
List some important steps to take and information to include when documenting a patient refusal
Identify the Patient
Date and Time of Refusal
Description of the Refusal
Reason for Refusal (If Provided)
What are the five patient rights
right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and right time. Fully document all medication administration as soon as possible.
Would you expect to assist with the patient’s prescribed inhaler when the patient is experiencing heart failure? Why or why not?
The history usually provides significant information about the patient’s condition. In addition to determining a pertinent past history and medications, determine the patient’s signs and symptoms with a detailed description including OPQRST and events leading up to the episode.
This condition involves the abnormal bulging or ballooning of a weakened area in the wall of an artery, often occurring in the aorta. If left untreated, it can lead to rupture, causing life-threatening internal bleeding. The most common type occurs in the abdomen or chest and is often detected using imaging tests like a CT scan or ultrasound. What is the name of this condition?
What is an aneurysm?
what is an atomizer
A device attached to the end of a syringe that atomizes medication
This communication method is used to ensure that all relevant healthcare team members are informed about a patient’s status, treatments, and any changes in condition, typically documented in the patient's medical record.
What is patient charting or healthcare documentation?
What is the process by which the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs?
What is pharmacokinetics?
This life-threatening condition occurs when the airway becomes obstructed, causing difficulty breathing, and is often a result of choking, swelling, or a foreign object blocking the airway.
What is an airway obstruction?
This is the term used when a patient with severely elevated blood pressure (e.g., over 180/120 mm Hg) presents with acute end-organ damage, such as stroke or myocardial infarction.
What is hypertensive emergency?
What is bronchoconstriction
The contraction of smooth muscle that lines the bronchial passages that result in a decreased internal diameter of the airway and increased resistance to airflow