2019 Emergency Medical Services Flashcards
When does a person become a patient?
When an assessment is necessary to ensure no illness or injury is overlooked
If a psychiatric patient is deemed a threat to themselves or others __
Police officers may take the patient into custody on their own authority for up to 8 hrs
Your patient with a Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale score of -2 is described as…
Briefly (<10 seconds) awakens with eye contact to voice
A medical ECO is valid for up to how long
4 hrs
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In regards to pre-hospital patient care if an intervening physician not on scene is attempting to assume patient care responsibility, they must first
They may not assume patient care responsibility or provide POLMD without physical presence on scene
Persons identified as “super utilizers” are perfect candidates for the Community Response Team referal. What are the requirements to be eligiable for a referal?
Greater than 6 calls of service within 60 days
Are we allowed to transport motorized wheelchairs in the back of county ambulances?
No. We are unable to properly secure the equipment in the back of the transport unit.
Per the BLS treatment protocol for acute coranary syndrome, your 17- year old female patient is complaining of crushing chest pain. What is the dose of Aspirin you would give her?
None. She is under 18 years old.
What is a true statement regarding patients with artificial hearts (TAH)?
TAH patients should not have CPR performed and should not have the LUCAS device applied.
in regards to hyperglycemia, what is not part of the five “I’s” that cause diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic states:
immunizations
Pregnant patients greater than __ should be transported to an OB capable facility.
20 weeks
Transport the supine patient in the__ position if delivery is not imminent
Left lateral recumbent
In preparation for childbirth, what temperature should the back of the medic be?
90-100F
Upon a successful, uncomplicated delivery of a newborm how long should the cord be delayed in clamping?
30-60 seconds
How far should cord clamps be placed following an uncomplicated delivery of a newborn
Two places. 8-10 inches from the infant
Hemoglobin’s binding affinity for CO is how many times greater than its affinity for oxygen.
250 times
In regards to envenomation, recommendations from poison control…
Are not considered POLMD
For patients less than what age should pediatric orders always apply?
14 years old
What is not a contraindication for air medical transport from emergency scenes
Patients who have a fear of flying
The Pedi-mate can accomidate children up to __
40 lbs
What does the “C” in the CURVES mnemonic stand for?
Communicate
________ is the absence of mechanical or electrical cardiac activity.
Asystole
___________ is three or more ventricular complexes in succession.
Ventricular Tachycardia
Hypothermic Arrest is for patients whose arrest is believed to be due to hypothermia (core temperature below _____°F).
95
The hallmark of A-Fib is a narrow complex tachycardia that is ________ irregular.
Irregularly
When loading, or unloading a loaded cot from the unit, a minimum of __________ must be standing outside at the rear of the vehicle.
Two personnel
QI Committee conclusion findings may include: No variance, Variance and _________
Not a patient care issue
What can be used to frighten an animal out of a work area or into an area that can be secured?
CO2 extinguisher
A less desirable way to secure a weapon that a patient has on their person would be ?
Place it in the locked medication compartment on the transport unit
What is the safest place for an adult accompanying a patient in a transport unit?
Front passenger seat
Resuscitative efforts may not be terminated if the patient is under the age of what ?
18
What mnemonic should be used when calling in a medical radio and face to face report
DeNEST
For cases considered for field termination,contact POLMD after _____minutesof resuscitation for discussion and if approved,may terminate after ______minutesof resuscitation?
20min/30min
Minors with intact decisio-making capacity,who are _____ years old or older and whose parent or legal guardian are unable to be contacted,may refuse all services
14
How many complete sets of vital signs are needed with a refusal?
2
A mnemonic that may aid the assessment of decision-making capacity
CURVES
What does the abbreviation ECO stand for?
Emergency Custody Order
Never restrain a patient in the _______,________or_________position
Prone,Hogtied,hobbled
Restrain patient in a position of comfort and safety where the patients _________,_________and_________are protected and can be continuously monitored .
Airway,Breathing and Circulation
What group does triage in the Hot and Warm zone
Rescue Task Force
Who removes patients from the warm zone ?
Extraction Task Force
Who gets notified of a workplace fatality/injury and how soon do they need to be notified
VOSH/ASAP
If a patients preference of hospital involves a transport greater then 60 minutes one way , who must be contacted for approval?
EMS Supervisor/UFO
How many grams of Glucose does one tube hold?
15 grams
How much baby aspirin can a BLS provider administer to a patient over 18 years old experiencing chest pain ?
162 mg
If a patient is prescribed nitroglycerin and has been instructed to take it for observed symptoms ,how many total nitroglycerin can the BLS provider assist the patient with taking
3
How much Epi can be given with a pre marked syringe
0.3mg
In a hypoglycemic emergency of an adolescent male with a glucose level less than ____, you can administer one instant glucose tube, as long as they meet all criteria.
70
In a moderate to severe adult allergic reaction emergency, the proper drug administered for a BLS provider is _____.
0.3mg epinepherine
When performing chest compressions of an adult patient, what is the depth desired with how many beats per minute?
2 inches/120
If available during a narcotic overdose, what size narcan nasal spray can be administered is ___.
2-4mg
In a hypoglycemic emergency of an pediatric male with a glucose level less than ____, you can administer one instant glucose tube, as long as they meet all criteria.
60
Hemoglobin binging affinity for CO is hwo many times greater than that of air?
250
During a CO emergency you are tasked to check people’s SpCO readings with the RAD-57. What is a normal reading range?
0-4%
In a moderate to severe pediatric 15-30 kg allergic reaction emergency, the proper drug administered for a BLS provider is _____.
0.15 mg epinepherine
For acute coronary syndrome how many baby aspirin can be administered?
2
If a patient is prescribed nitroglycerin and the paitent took 1 tablet prior to calling 911 how many more can you assit with giving?
2
How many prpescribed nitroglycerin can you assist giving?
3
To assist giving nitroglycerin what must the sbp be over?
100
If your patient has a heart rate____ or less than can you not assist giving nitroglycerin?
50
Suction no longer than how many seconds?
15
Do not deploy the LUCAS until after what cycle of CPR?
5th
For a adult/teen what is the approiate depth for compressions during CPR?
2”
What pulse oximeter range indicates COPD?
88% - 92%
What pulse oximeter range indicates nomal?
94% or greater
What may a reading “KETONES” mean on a Gulcometer indicate?
300mg/dL or higher
When is a patient provider relationship established?
The moment the EMS provider has determined an assessment is necessary to ensure that no illness/injury is overlooked and to ensure the individual’s capacity to decline an assessment is not impaired by illness, injury or intoxication
For field EMS operations, minors are patients under the age of what?
18
What age can a patient refuse care if attempts at notifying a parent or legal guardian were unsuccessful?
14
In the mnemonic CURVES used to aid in assessing decision-making capacity, what does the R stand for?
Reason: must be able to explain the reasons behind their decision
What color is POST form?
Bright lime colored
In the time goal for ACS of 5-5-10-2, what does the 10 stand for?
STEMI identification to enroute to facility less than 10 minutes