Ch 1 - Ch2 ; Lifting, Emt Role, History, Safety And Wellness Flashcards
What is EMS
Coordinated network of personnel and resources designed to provide emergency and medical care and went indicated transport patients when appropriate, higher level of care
What document is considered to mark the beginning of the modern EMS system
A paper titled accidental death and disability: the neglected disease of modern society. Also known as the white paper
What is ems care based on
Evidence based medicine
List the emt roles and responsibilities
- Equipment preparedness 2.emergency vehicle operations.
- Established, maintain safety.
- Patient assessment and treatment.
5.Lifting and moving 6.strong verbal and written communication skills.
7.Patient advocacy
8.professional development, quality improvement
9.illness and injury
10.maintain certification/licensure.
What is cqi
Continuous quality improvement.
Contains audits and reviews of all aspects of the EMS system to identify areas of improvement.
What is medical direction
Medical director -the physician responsible for providing medical oversight.
Only medical direction-direct contact between the physician and EMT via phone or radio.
Offline- written guidelines and protocols.
Medical director- oversees quality improvement
What is an EMT’s first priority
Their own safety, then partners, patient, then bystander
What are the three things an EMT must address to maintain scene safety
Scene-specific hazards, appropriate infection control precautions, and safe lifting and moving techniques
Define acute stress
Immediate physiological reaction. Triggers fight or flight response.
What is Delayed stress
The stress reaction that develops after the stressful event.
Ex. PTSD
What is Cumulative stress
Result of exposure to stressful situations over a prolonged period of time.
List some signs of stress
Anxiousness, irritability, headache, poor concentration, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, lost of interest in hobbies, work, family, friends, increase, use of alcohol, or. drugs.
What is CISM
Critical incident stress management.
Helps emergency workers deal with stress.
Name the 5 stages of grief
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
What is infectious disease caused by?
Invading pathogens
What is OSHA in charge of
Regulating workplace safety.
Was the simplest way to prevent the spread of infection.
Wash your hands with soap and eater
What is the minimum PPE for any patient contact situation
Gloves and eye protection.
When should you use a disposable gown and mask?
Anytime you’re in significant contact with any body fluid.
What mask do you use when dealing with a suspected airborne disease?
HEPA or N-95 respirator
True or false sharps should be recapped before placing an approved sharps container.
False
Do EMS workers have to wear highly reflective traffic safety Vests when working on road ways or around traffic.
Yes
What is the difference between an emergency move and an urgent move
Emergency- when the scene is dangerous
Urgent- the patient has potentially life-threatening injuries or illness and must be moved quickly for evaluation and transport
Name the 7 main equipment used for patient transfer
Wheeled stretcher, portable stretcher, stair chair, backoard Scoop stretcher, neonatal isolette
What are the main guidelines to restraining a patient
Get additional help whenever possible, use minimum amount of force, secure patient in supine position, use soft, padded restraints, continuously monitor the patient, thoroughly document the reason, method, and duration of the restraint, must be protective, not punitive
