EMS Systems
Who are EMRs.
Top priority when entering any scene
Scene safety
The proper equipment to move a patient downstairs
What is the stair chair
You explain to the woman that you feel she may have injured her hip, and you ask her questions regarding the day, date, and time. You are doing this to decide if the patient is able to make an informed decision or if she is:
What is competent
One example in which you may be required to file special reports with appropriate authorities include
suspected physical, sexual, or substance abuse; dog bites; gunshot wounds
The outline that medical providers follow to indicate what they are permitted to do under their certification and licensing
What is the Scope of Practice
The governmental organization that sets strict standards to reduce the possibility of infectious exposure is:
Who is OSHA
When found in a life-or-death situation one should utilize a ____ to move patients
What is an Emergency move
Allowing an EMT-Paramedic to take over care and leave the scene without giving a report
What is abandonment
A mobile radio is located
What is in the Emergency vehicle
written protocols that authorize designated members of the health care team to complete certain clinical tasks without having to first obtain a physician order.
What are Standing orders (Offline Medical Direction)
HIV and hepatitis B virus are (what kind of virus)
What are bloodborne pathogens
The recommended amount of rescuers for a direct ground lift
what is 3
Examples of Emancipated minors
What are married, armed services, parents
A radio report should be no longer than
what is 30 seconds
The leader of the medical team is called
Who is the medical director or physician
This mask is used when treating TB
What is the N95 HEPA mask
The proper way to move someone with a potential spinal injury
What is a log roll
When given a DNR one should always
call for medical direction
The transfer of care officially occurs during:
What is the oral report to the receiving hospital
What are the 6 components of EMS?
What are safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, equitability
The best protection from spreading any disease is:
What is washing hands.
Pick a team member and have them demonstrate a recovery position
Go team
As a paid Emergency Medical Responder, while on duty you are expected to provide care according to those standard operating procedures outlined by your department. This is called:
What is Duty to act
radio hardware containing a transmitter and receiver that is located in a fixed location
What is a base station