CHAP 17 Flashcards
1
Q
List the steps of a medical radio report and describe the communication that may be necessary during each part.
A
- Unit ID and level of provider
- ETA
- Patients age and sex
- Chief complaint
- Brief pertinent history
- Major past illness
- Mental status
- Baseline vitals
- Pertinent finding of physical exam
- Emergency medical care given
- Response to medical care
- Medical direction ?s
2
Q
List guidelines for effective interpersonal communication with patients
A
- Use eye contact
- Be aware of your body language
- Use language the patient can understand
- Use patient proper name
- Listen
3
Q
Explain what is meant by “objective” and “subjective” information in the narrative portion of the prehospital care report. Explain what is meant by “a pertinent negative”
A
Subjective: is from an individual point of view “I FEEL dizzy”
Objective: observable, measurable, and verifiable “vitals”
Pertinent negative: is not present but important to note “The patient states that her chest pain does not radiate”
4
Q
List some important steps to take and information to include when documenting a patient refusal.
A
- Try to persuade the patient to go to the hospital
- Ensure the patient is able to make rational decisions
- Inform patient why they should go and what could happen
- Consult medical direction as directed by local protocol
- Have patient sign form
- Have bystandard, family, police sign as witness
5
Q
Patients data on a PCR
A
- The patient name, date of birth, address, age, sex
- billing and insurance info
- nature of the call
- MOI
- location where patient was found
- treatment before EMT
- Signs, symptoms, vitals
- SAMPLE
- Care administered and effect
- Changes in condition throughout the call
