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The prehospital care report (PCR) is a written record of events that includes administrative and ________ information.
what is: Medical
The phonetic alphabet- Y
What is Yankee
The research focusing on questions within a context of surrounding events and concurrent processes and attempts to build a more complete, holistic picture
What is Qualitative
Qualitative research takes into account the real-world factors that may have influenced the results of a study and may attempt to interpret the results to account for these factors
Chief responsible for documenting all expenditures for tracking and reimbursement.
Finance
Pt with no RR, and an open skull fracture - limited resources available
Black tag: fourth priority (expectant - pts already dead or have little chance for survival)
Treat salvageable pts before treating these pts
Obvious death
Obvious non survivable injury, such as major brain trauma
Respiratory arrest (if limited resources)
Cardiac arrest
The question that is specific and focused/generating a yes or no answer
What is a Close-Ended Question
The type of questioning you should start with when interviewing your patient
what is open-ended question
The research based on numeric data (Main name and 3 types-fall under it)
Experimental research- A scientific approach to research in which a researcher controls, manipulates, and then measures one or more variables to ascertain how manipulating the variables affects the subjects
Nonexperimental research. Descriptive research that does not involve experimentation using patients and manipulating variables to reach a conclusion.
Survey research. In this type of research, conclusions are based on survey results.
Solves problems as they arise during the MCI
Planning
The definition of HOT zone, and who is allowed in it
HOT zone: is the contamination zone, only properly trained rescuers in PPE are allowed
The radio system using more than one frequency to permit simultaneous transmission and reception
What is duplex
The repetition of a word or phrase that a patient has used in previous statements to encourage more detail
What is Reflection
The research is concerned with cause-and-effect relationships.
Experimental research. A scientific approach to research in which a researcher controls, manipulates, and then measures one or more variables to ascertain how manipulating the variables affects the subjects. Experimental research is concerned with cause-and-effect relationships
The officer that controls the movement of pts to treatment area. Ensure safety of all members. Establish initial morgue. Ensure adequate personnel.
Triage Officer
The zone in hazardous exposure where paramedics will perform triage and treatment
Cold Zone
The terms of written communication, a neat and complete PCR is a good indicator of which of the following paramedic traits?
Professionalism
"I am sorry to hear about your wife, Mr. Smith. I understand how difficult this time must be. I am here to help you" is an example of?
What is empathy
The design of research that collects all data at one point in time, essentially serving as a “snapshot” of events and information
The cross-sectional design collects all data at one point in time, essentially serving as a “snapshot” of events and information.
Patient with evisceration to abdomen, bleeding uncontrolled would be tagged?
Red tag:
Airway and breathing difficulties
Uncontrolled or severe bleeding
Severe medical problems
Signs of shock (hypoperfusion)
Severe burns
Open chest or abdominal injuries
At what point will you identify a Hazmat incident
Windshield survey/scene inspection - looking for spills, powders, vapour clouds or odours
The sharing of radio frequencies with multiple agencies
What is Trunking
The technique of making the patient aware that something is not consistent with his or her story.
Confrontation
Always consider whether using this technique could provoke the patient. The key is to remain professional and nonjudgmental
The research examines patterns of change, a sequence of events, or trends over time within a certain population or study subjects
What is Cohort- examines patterns of change, a sequence of events, or trends over time within a certain population or “cohort” of study subjects
Patient with 20% burns, no airway problems (tag?)
Yellow tag
Burns without airway problems
Major or multiple bone or joint injuries
Back injuries with or without spinal cord damage
What protection do you need for a Level 3 toxicity level scene
Level 3 is extremely hazardous - What is: Full protection with no exposed skin (level A or B suit)