EMR Written Exam Flashcards
What are levels of EMR responders
1) EMR
2) EMT
3) AEMT
4) Paramedic
Role of EMR is to …
♣ EMR’s should be professional, calm, good communication, controls fears, works within their scope of knowledge, seek additional help
Most common Blood Bourne Pathogens
Bacteria and viruses
What are examples of PPE’s you should always wear
Gloves, mask, gown if possible
DNR =
Do not resuscitate
When would you DNR
mortal wounds, rigor mortis, tissue decay, situation endangering to EMR’s life
Stages of Grief are DABDA, which =
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
When you arrive on any emergency scene, what should you do first
1) Is the scene safe?
2) Check for responsiveness / consciousness (LOC)
IF UNCONSCIOUS:
- PPE
- ABC’s
- Start CPR
- Call 911
- Manage scene
IF CONSCIOUS:
- Introduce yourself
- State training
- Ask if you can help (consent)
- Explain what you will do
- Communicate, manage scene
T or F: If patient is conscious, you must obtain consent to help?
True
When is implied consent ok?
If they are unconscious or can’t talk
Is HIPPA important as an EMT?
When is it not necessary?
Yes, of course.
If passing info on to other EMT’s, calling 911, etc.
Supine vs. prone
Supine is face up
Prone is face down
Fowlers Position is
Sitting up
Cephalic vs. caudal
Cephalic is superior, and caudal is inferior
What is Right Lateral Recumbent (RLR)
Laying on right side
Proper ways to lift or move a patient safely would be …
- Lift with legs and buttocks
- Maintain good posture, keep weight close to body, push rather than pull
- Clothes or blanket drag, shoulder or ankle drag, firefighters drag or carry, walking assist or two person seat carry,
T or F: you should always operate within your knowledge and skill base
True
It’s ok if you don’t know
Should you move someone?
When would you?
Never move anyone, unless you need to for their safety.
LOC =
Level of consciousness
MOI =
mode of injury
ABC’s =
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Remember steps when you arrive on scene what to do:
- Scene safety
- Mechanism of injury (MOI) / nature of illness
- Number of patients involved
- Resources needed
When would you call 911?
If you don’t know / not sure.
But if they are unconscious, breathing issues, chest pain, no pulse, seizures, major injury, severe bleeding, open fracture
What is AVPU:
- A: Alert (they are alert and good)
- V: Verbal (they are verbalizing, but not making sense)
- P: Painful (just responds to / groans in pain)
- U: Unresponsive (not responsive)