Chapter 1

Question 1

Name The E.M.R Minimum Air Way And breathing Skill Set

Answer 1

Oral Airway Bag-mask Device Sellick maneuver Head Tilt Chin Lift Jaw-Thrust Modified Chin Lift Oxygen Therapy Nasal Cannula Nonrebreating mask upper aiway suctioning

Question 2

What is E.M.s

Answer 2

Emergency Medical

Services

Question 3

What is E.M.R

Answer 3

LoWest level emergency medical responder

Question 4

What is an E.M.D

Answer 4

Emergency Medical Dispatcher A system that assist dispatchers in selecting appropriate units to respond to a particular call for assistance and in providing callers with vital instructions.

Question 5

What is A.E.M.T

Answer 5

Avance level E.M.T

Question 6

What is A.D.A

Answer 6

Americans with disabilities act

Question 7

What is the minimum skill set for airway and breathing a e.m.t has

Answer 7

Humidi fires
Patrial rebreathing
Mask
Venturi mask
Automated transport ventilators manually triggered ventilators  oral and nasal airways

Question 8

What Are the 14 Components of An E.M.S System

Answer 8

1. Public Access 2. Clinical Care 3. Medical Direction 4. Integration of Health Service 5.Information Systems 6. Prevention 7. E.M.S Research 8. Communications Systems 9. Human Resource 10.Legislation and Regulation 11. Evaluation 12. Systems Finance 13. Public Education 14. Education Systems

Question 9

What is the Public Safety Access Point

Answer 9

9-1-1 system Call center staffed by trained personnel who are responsible for managing requests for police, firefighters, and ambulance services

Question 10

What is an E.M.D

Answer 10

Emergency Medical Dispatcher A system that assist dispatchers in selecting appropriate units to respond to a particular call for assistance and in providing callers with vital instuctions.

Question 11

What is The P.S.A

Answer 11

Primary Service Area is the main area in which a E.M.S agency operates

Question 12

Medical Director

Answer 12

Medical Director is a physician who authorize the E.M.TS in the service to provide medical care in the field.

Question 13

Medical Control

Answer 13

Medical control is offline or online orders given by the Medical Director or designated physicians designee

Question 14

What is offline medical control

Answer 14

(indirect) Standing Orders, training and supervision authorized by the medical Director

Question 15

What is Online Medical control

Answer 15

(direct) Direction given over the phone or radio directly from the medical director or designated physicians designee

Question 16

Continuous Quality improvement (C.Q.I)

Answer 16

is a circular based system of continuous internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an E.M.S system

Question 17

Quality Control

Answer 17

The responsibility or the medical director to ensure that the appropriate medical care standards are met by E.M.Ts on each call

Question 18

What role does public Health Play

Answer 18

public health examines the health need of entire population with the goal of preventing health problems

Question 19

what is secondary prevention

Answer 19

Efforts to limit the effects of an injury or illness that you cannot completely prevent

Question 20

Self-Confidence

Answer 20

The state of being where an E.M.T knows what he or she knows and knows what he or she does not know; is able to ask for help

Question 21

What are the roles and responsibilitys of an E.M.T

Answer 21

Keep vehicles and equipment ready for an emergency - ensure the safety of yourself, your partner, the patient, and bystanders. - Emergency vehicle operation - Be and on-scene leader - Preform an evaluation of the scene - Call for additional resources as needed - Gain Patient access - Preform a patient assessment - Give emergency medical care for the patient while awaiting the arrival of additional medical resources -Only move patients when absolutely necessary to preserve life - Give emotional support the the patient, the patient’s family, and other responders - Maintain continuity of care by working with other medical professionals- Resolve emergency incidents - Uphold medical and legal standards - Ensure and protect patient privacy - Give administrative support - Constantly continue your professional development Cultivate and sustain community relations. - Give back to the profession

Question 22

Integrity

Answer 22

Consistency of action, a firm adherence to a code of honest behavior

Question 23

Empathy

Answer 23

Being aware of and thoughtful toward the needs of others

Question 24

Self-motivation

Answer 24

Being able to discover problems and solve them without someone directing you

Question 25

Appearance and Hygiene

Answer 25

Using your persona to project a sense of trust, professionalism, knowledge, and compassion

Question 26

Self-Confidence

Answer 26

The state of being where an E.M.T knows what he or she knows and knows what he or she does not know; is able to ask for help

Question 27

Time managment

Answer 27

the ability to perform or delegate multiple tasks ensuring efficiency and safety

Question 28

Communications

Answer 28

The ability to understand others and have them understand you

Question 29

Teamwork and diplomacy

Answer 29

Being able to work with others’ to know one’s place within a team; to be able to communicate while giving respect to the listener

Question 30

Respect

Answer 30

Placing others in high regard or importance; understanding that others are more important then you

Question 31

Patient Advocacy

Answer 31

Constantly keeping the needs of the patient at the center of care

Question 32

Careful delivery of care

Answer 32

Paying attention to detail; making sure that what is being done for the patient is done as safely as possible

Question 33

What Is H.I.P.P.A

Answer 33

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Question 34

What is A.L.S

Answer 34

Advanced Life Support

Question 35

What Is A.E.D

Answer 35

Automated External Defibrillator a device that detects treatable life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias