ECare - Chapter 15 (Communication and Documentation)

Question 1

base stations

Answer 1

two-way radio at fixed site (ex. hospital)

Question 2

mobile radio

Answer 2

two-way radio used in car

Question 3

portable radios

Answer 3

handheld two way radio

Question 4

repeaters

Answer 4

device that picks up signal from lower-power radio units and retransmit them at a higher power

Question 5

telemetry

Answer 5

process of sending and receiving data wireless

Question 6

Radio Medical Report

Answer 6

1. unit identification and level of provider
2. estimated time of arrival
3. patient’s age and sex
4. chief complaint
5. brief, pertinent history of the present illness
6. major past illnesses
7. mental status
8. baseline vital signs
9. pertinent findings of the physical exam
10. emergency medical care given
11. response to emergency medical care
12. contact made with medical direction if required or if there are questions

Question 7

Verbal report

Answer 7

similar to radio report with additional info (updated, new, or diff)

chief complaint, history not given before, additional treatment or vital signs

Question 8

communication and children

Answer 8

come down to child’s level and never lie

Question 9

drop report/transfer report

Answer 9

abbreviated form of the PCR that EMS can leave at the hospital when there isn’t enough time to complete the PCR before leaving

Question 10

roles of the PCR

Answer 10

patient care record, legal document, administrative, education/research, quality improvement

Question 11

PCR elements

Answer 11

run data and patient info