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When can patients withdraw their consent from treatment? - ANS 1. Anytime as long as they are competent. Every competent adult 2. Have to sign AMA However, if they refuse to sign you need to get a witness that is not an EMT Who will your skills and duties be compared to as an EMT? - ANS The standard of care of an EMT will be compared to how a person with similar training, equipment, and location would act in the same situation Define negligence. What would be an exa...

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - ANS D. As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the transport time to the hospital. - ANS A. N...

Helicopters, how to gain access, etc. - ANS In order to gain access to a helicopter, you must notify your dispatcher. Explain to the dispatcher where it looks safe enough to land. Lifting patients, from floor to chair, etc. - ANS 1. Secure the patient with straps, at minimum use a lap belt at the hips and strap around the chest. 2. One provider at the head and one at the foot end. The provider at the head will give directions to coordinate the lift and movement. 3. When re...

The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the: - ANS state office of EMS Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? - ANS The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. Which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge based failure? - ANS An EMT administered the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug. An ...

__________ rays easily penetrate through the human body and require lead or several inches of concrete to prevent penetration. A. Neutron B. Beta C. Gamma D. Alpha - ANS C. Gamma After eating at a local restaurant, a 20-year-old male complains of blurred vision, difficulty speaking, and difficulty breathing. He is conscious; however, his respirations are profoundly labored and produce minimal tidal volume. You should: A. position him supine and elevate his legs. B. apply oxygen...

What is PPE? - ANS Personal Protective Equipment If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? - ANS Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - ANS Wear a gown and double gloves What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease transmission? - ANS Wear vinyl or latex gloves...

Protocols - ANS Protocols: described in a comprehensive guide delineating the EMT's scope of practice (what you can/can't do) Standing order - ANS Standing Order: part of protocols and designate what the EMT is required to do for a specific complaint or condition (what you are required to do in a specific incident & what you are already given permission to do) providers are not required to consult medical direction before implementing standing orders (b/c they already hav...

ALS - Advanced Life Support ANS - Advanced procedures, such as drug administration BLS - Basic Life Support ANS - Basic Life Saving Support such as CPR Emergency Medical Technician ANS - EMS professional trained in BLS interventions AEMT - Advanced EMT ANS - EMS professional trained in some ALS interventions Paramedic ANS - EMS professional with extensive training in ALS skills, such as intubation Medical Control ANS - Physician Direction to an ...

Mentally competent patients have the right to refuse treatment. T/F? - ANS True When a patient is unconscious, you may provide treatment under the concept of _________________. - ANS Implied consent List conditions where minors may, by state law, give consent for medical care despite their young age. - ANS Married, armed services, pregnant __________ is sometimes necessary when you are confronted with a patient who is in need of medical treatment and transport...

According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: A. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications. B. insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids. C. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route. D. interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly. - ANS A. assists a patient with certain prescribed medications. An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to: Select ...