Communication And Documentation

Question 1

What is a channel?

Answer 1

An assigned frequency that is used to carry voice and/or data communications

Question 2

What is a dedicated line?

Answer 2

A line that is always open or under control of the individuals at each end
“Hot line”

Question 3

What does megahertz (MHz) mean?

Answer 3

Cycles per second

Question 4

What do most VHF radios operate at?

Answer 4

100 MHz

Question 5

Which radio frequency follows the curvature of the earth and is excellent for open areas?

Answer 5

VHF low band

Question 6

Which two mobile radios are transmitted in a straight line and work better in metropolitan areas?

Answer 6

VHF high band

UHF

Question 7

What frequency do UHF mobile radios operate between?

Answer 7

450-470 MHz

Question 8

What does trunking mean?

Answer 8

Multiple agencies or systems that can share frequencies

Question 9

What is a repeater?

Answer 9

A special base station radio that receives messages and signals on one frequency and then automatically retransmits them on a second frequency

Question 10

What is telemetry?

Answer 10

Electronic signals are converted into coded signals. The signals can then be transmitted and decoded at the hospital

“Fax machine”

Question 11

What is a scanner?

Answer 11

A radio receiver that searches or scans across several frequencies until the message is received

Question 12

What is Simplex mode?

Answer 12

You push to talk and released to listen

Question 13

What is duplex mode?

Answer 13

Simultaneous talk-listen

Question 14

What is multiplex communication?

Answer 14

Communications can simultaneously transmit two or more different types of information on the same frequency

Question 15

What eight things should you include in a patient report to hospital?

Answer 15

The receiving hospital/your identification/status of transport

Patient’s age/gender/weight

Description of the scene
Chief complaint
Pertinent history/present illness
Physical findings
Treatment given
Other information/estimated time of arrival

Question 16

What are standing orders?

Answer 16

Written documents that outline procedures regarding patient care. They do not require prior communication with medical control

Question 17

What are six components of an oral report to er ?

Answer 17

Patients name, chief complaint, and nature of illness
Summary of the information that you gave your radio report
Important history
The patient’s response to treatment
Vital signs assessed
Any other information

Question 18

What is rapport?

Answer 18

Building trusting relationship with patient

Question 19

What is a base station?

Answer 19

Any radio hardware containing a transmitter and receiver that is located in a fixed place