Introduction to emergency care
What is a protocol?
A protocol is a list of steps that you need to do when evaluating a patient.
What is EMS system?
EMS system is a system to provide emergency care on scene before the patient gets to the hospital.
What is a break in the bone?
A fracture
What type of burn is also known as a partial thickness burn?
second-degree burn
What should you do after being stung by a wasp?
Scrape out the stinger
what is 911.
A phone number you can call if you need emergency help.
What is use to stop bleeding?
Dressings
What are dislocations?
When a bone separates from the joint or is moved out of place.
True or false: Burns cause little to no pain or long lasting trauma.
FALSE
Where do most posinings occur at?
What is a medical director?
A physician who has complete responsibility over the patient.
How do you apply a spiral wrap?
You need to start at the bottom of the limb and move up on the limb.
What is a major cause of hemorrhagic shock?
Blood loss
What is the most important step in a major open wound?
Stop the bleeding
An object in the body that should not be there is?
A foreign body
What is patient advocacy?
Patient advocacy is speaking up for your patient.
What can you use splints for?
Splints are used for support and to immobilize injured body parts.
Low blood pressure is often common when...
When the patient is experiencing shock.
Signs of a wound infection include...
redness, oozing, puss, fever, etc...
What is this phone number? 1-800-222-1222
Poison control center
Every EMS system needs to have a _
Medical director
What body part is most commonly used for a triangular bandage?
Head
True or false: You should treat injuries as a fracture until proven by an X ray.
TRUE
Which burn requires to be flushed with cool water?
First degree or mild second degree
What step should you do if chemicals reach contact with the patient?
Wash the area thoroughly.