Communications

Question 1

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates

Answer 1

all radio operations in the United States

Question 2

Principle reason for radio communication is to

Answer 2

facilitate communication between you and medical control

Question 3

Consulting with medical control serves several purposes they are

Answer 3

a. Notifies the hospital of an incoming patient
b. Provides an opportunity to request advice or orders from medical control
c. Advises the hospital of special situations.

Question 4

Standing orders are

Answer 4

a. Written documents signed by the EMS system’s medical director.
b. Orders outline specific directions, permissions, and sometimes prohibitions regarding patient care.
c. Standing orders do not require direct communication with medical control

Question 5

Six components must be included in the oral report.

Answer 5

a. The patient’s name and chief complaint, nature of illness, or mechanism
of injury
b. A summary of the information that you gave in your radio report
c. Any important history that was not given already
d. Patient response to treatment
e. The vital signs assessed
f. Any other information that was not important enough to report sooner.