Legalities
A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the extent and limits of an EMT's job.
Scope of practice
What are the (3) main functions of the skeletal system?
Give body shape
Protect vital organs
Provide for body movement
At what age does an infant track objects with their eyes and have the ability to recognize familiar faces?
2 months
How many impacts occur in a traumatic incident, such as an injury accident?
3
vehicle collides with another object.
Body collides with inside or external environment of vehicle.
Organs collide against the body cavities in which they are housed.
Capnography measures what
C02, shows respiratory and tidal volume.
in place of a parent, indicating a person who may give consent for care of a child when parents are not present or able to give consent.
in loco parentis
What are the (3) parts of the sternum?
Manubrium
Body of sternum
Xyphoid process
18-24 months
The primary assessment has one purpose, which is?
To find life-threats and fix them.
What type/mode/cause of shock is the septic, neurogenic, or anaphylactic patient suffering from?
Distributive shock
- It is a container problem. When it comes to shock always ask yourself is this a container, pump or fluid problem?
A legal document signed by the patient and physician, which states that the patient has terminal illness and does not wish to prolong their life.
DNR
The diaphragm is controlled by what nerve?
Phrenic nerve
This period of life the individual will develop lifelong habits and routines.
Early adulthood
3 main sources to obtain information in regards to a medical patient are:
The patient
Family members and bystanders
The scene
A sensation experienced by a seizure patient right before the seizure.
Aura
For negligence to be determined what 3 things have to be proven?
Had a duty to act
Breach of duty
You were the proximate cause of that injury.
These blood vessels branch off the aorta to feed the heart muscle.
Coronary arteries
At this stage in life the person will experience a rapid 2-3 year growth spurt, beginning distally with enlargement of the feet and hands followed by the legs and arms.
Adolescence
List (4) high priority conditions
Poor general impression, unresponsive, responsive but not following commands, difficulty breathing, complicated childbirth, shock, chest pain consistent with cardiac problem, uncontrolled bleeding, severe pain anywhere.
List 3 major causes of anaphylaxis
bee stings
medications
food
dust, chemicals, makeup, etc.
Must be able to legally consent.
Must be awake and oriented
Patient must be fully informed.
Patient must sign ROL form.
What gland is known as the "master" gland?
Pituitary gland
Masters the basics of language that will continue to be refined throughout childhood.
3-4 years
What are the 3 components of a secondary assessment?
A two way radio that is used or affixed in a vehicle.
Mobile radio