Communications and Documentation Flashcards
Learn about the best communication and documentation practices
Who controls frequency allocation in the U.S?
FCC
(Federal Communications Commission)
True or false.
Ten-codes are still an acceptable way to communicate over the radio.
False
Give an example of a close-ended question.
“What is your name?”
A specific answer is expected.
Give an example of an open-ended question.
“Can you tell me how you fell?”
The response allows you to gauge cognition.
True or false.
UHF has a longer range than VHF.
In terms of frequencies
False
VHF is able to reach longer distances because UHF is absorbed by the environment.
Define:
objective information
A measurable information.
E.g. ECG, labs, blood pressure, and vitals.
Define:
subjective information
An information that is exclusively shared.
E.g. symptoms, feelings, descriptions of pain.
What act are you breaching if a hospital employee hears you talking about a patient’s name?
HIPPA
What is the SOAP method for writing a Patient Care report?
- subjective information
- objective information
- assessment
- plan (treatment)
What is the CHARTE method for completing a Patient Care report?
- Chief Complaint
- History
- Assessment
- Rendered Treatment
- Transport
- Exceptions
Fill in the blank,
Pertinent ____ should be included in a PCR to indicate that an appropriate exam was done.
negatives
Give the abbreviation.
ante
before
Give the abbreviation.
brady
slow
Give the abbreviation.
cardi(o)
heart
Give the abbreviation.
cephal(o)
head
Give the abbreviation.
cervic(o)
neck
Give the abbreviation.
chole
bile
Give the abbreviation.
cyan(o)
blue
Give the abbreviation.
cost(o)
rib
Give the abbreviation.
cyst(o)
bladder or fluid sac
