Intro to Emergency Care, The Well-Being of the EMT Flashcards
What best describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system?
To have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene, during transport, and at the hospital
In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged what agency with the development of emergency medical service standards?
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation
What was the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians was founded to establish?
Professional standards for emergency medical services personnel
What best describes a person who speaks up on behalf of the patient and supports his cause?
Advocate
What is a role of the EMT in the quality improvement process?
Writing complete patient care reports
What best describes a list of the EMT should perform while assessing and managing emergency medical situations?
Protocols
What agency is responsible for establishing EMS system assessment programs?
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
What is a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS system?
Quality improvement
The application of oxygen for a patient who is short of breath without having to contact the physician in the emergency dept. is an example of what?
Standing orders
What is a common term used to describe the items needed for Standard Precautions or body substance isolation precautions?
Personal Protective Equipment
Assaulted homeless male, dried blood around mouth and nose, productive cough. What approach for resp. isolation?
Mask yourself and the patient
Since EMS personnel are often exposed to both acute and chronic stressors, what may be helpful to cope with on-the-job experiences.
Critical incident stress management
When transporting a patient with tuberculosis, which type of mask should be worn on the patient, and which type on the EMT?
Patient: surgical mask
EMT: N-95 mask
The term burnout is also known as what?
Cumulative stress reaction
What reference provides important info regarding hazardous materials, emergency care, and procedures in case of accidental fire or release; supplies definitions of placard colors and identification numbers; and should be standard issue on-board all ambulances and rescue units?
Emergency Response Guidebook
