EMS History and Policies
A EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to?
HIPAA
On a scene, what is your first priority?
Scene safety
What is the acronym used for Trauma assessments?
DCAP BTLS
What is the largest bone in the body?
Femur
What is the name of the TV show that is a spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy, following firefighters and paramedics working in Seattle?
Station 19
What document must EMS providers complete after every patient?
Patient care report
What is the compressions to ventilations ratio for one-rescuer adult patient CPR?
30:2
What does the SAMPLE acronym stand for?
Signs/Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading up to current situation
Alveoli
This TV show involves an emergency med doctor who also works with EMS on search and rescue operations on his off days (takes place in Atlanta GA)
The Resident
Protocols & standing orders
As an EMT, who do you call for guidance and/or authorization for prehospital treatments?
Med control
What type of shock is caused by severe infection?
Septic shock
What is the medical term for low blood pressure?
hypotension
What is the reality TV series that follows real EMS crews on night shift as they respond to calls in cities?
Nightwatch
What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws?
To protect bystanders and off-duty responders who provide emergency medical care from being sued, as long as they act in good faith.
What is the proper procedure to open the airway of a trauma patient with a suspected spinal injury?
Jaw-thrust maneuver
What does the FAST acronym stand for when assessing a possible stroke?
Facial droop
Arm drift/weakness
Speech difficulty
Time is critical
In a trauma situation, the EMS provider often must “hold C-spine”. How many cervical vertebrae do we have?
7
This show involves dispatchers, police, firefighters, and EMS and shows how they all work together in emergency response
9-1-1
What law requires EMS providers to treat and transport emergency patients regardless of their ability to pay?
EMTALA
What is the dosage for epinephrine in an adult anaphylaxis patient?
0.3mg
What are the two shockable rhythms in cardiac arrest?
What is the name of the artery used to check the pulse of an unresponsive adult patient?
carotid artery
In Grey's Anatomy, which doctor gets into a serious ambulance crash while transporting a patient?
Dr. Meredith Grey