Ch 1 - Ch2 ; Lifting, Emt Role, History, Safety And Wellness

Question 1

What is EMS

Answer 1

Coordinated network of personnel and resources designed to provide emergency and medical care and went indicated transport patients when appropriate, higher level of care

Question 2

What document is considered to mark the beginning of the modern EMS system

Answer 2

A paper titled accidental death and disability: the neglected disease of modern society. Also known as the white paper

Question 3

What is ems care based on

Answer 3

Evidence based medicine

Question 4

List the emt roles and responsibilities

Answer 4

1. Equipment preparedness 2.emergency vehicle operations.
2. Established, maintain safety.
3. 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.

Question 5

What is cqi

Answer 5

Continuous quality improvement.
Contains audits and reviews of all aspects of the EMS system to identify areas of improvement.

Question 6

What is medical direction

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is an EMT’s first priority

Answer 7

Their own safety, then partners, patient, then bystander

Question 8

What are the three things an EMT must address to maintain scene safety

Answer 8

Scene-specific hazards, appropriate infection control precautions, and safe lifting and moving techniques

Question 9

Define acute stress

Answer 9

Immediate physiological reaction. Triggers fight or flight response.

Question 10

What is Delayed stress

Answer 10

The stress reaction that develops after the stressful event.
Ex. PTSD

Question 11

What is Cumulative stress

Answer 11

Result of exposure to stressful situations over a prolonged period of time.

Question 12

List some signs of stress

Answer 12

Anxiousness, irritability, headache, poor concentration, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, lost of interest in hobbies, work, family, friends, increase, use of alcohol, or. drugs.

Question 13

What is CISM

Answer 13

Critical incident stress management.
Helps emergency workers deal with stress.

Question 14

Name the 5 stages of grief

Answer 14

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.

Question 15

What is infectious disease caused by?

Answer 15

Invading pathogens

Question 16

What is OSHA in charge of

Answer 16

Regulating workplace safety.

Question 17

Was the simplest way to prevent the spread of infection.

Answer 17

Wash your hands with soap and eater

Question 18

What is the minimum PPE for any patient contact situation

Answer 18

Gloves and eye protection.

Question 19

When should you use a disposable gown and mask?

Answer 19

Anytime you’re in significant contact with any body fluid.

Question 20

What mask do you use when dealing with a suspected airborne disease?

Answer 20

HEPA or N-95 respirator

Question 21

True or false sharps should be recapped before placing an approved sharps container.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Do EMS workers have to wear highly reflective traffic safety Vests when working on road ways or around traffic.

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

What is the difference between an emergency move and an urgent move

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Name the 7 main equipment used for patient transfer

Answer 24

Wheeled stretcher, portable stretcher, stair chair, backoard Scoop stretcher, neonatal isolette

Question 25

What are the main guidelines to restraining a patient

Answer 25

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