midterm Flashcards
what kind of information should be provided in your transfer reports
times, patient information and identifying facts such as height, weight, age and name. treatment. in narrative- documentation about patient refusing care, anything starting with “patient states that”
one rescuer child CPR should be done with what compression to breath ratio
30:2
if your rescue breath does not cause chest rise, what do you do
readjust airway and try again
what must be true of your patient if they are going to refuse care
they must be an adult in a sound state of mind. they can not be in a state of severe pain, lethargy, reduced oxygen/blood flow to brain, or have any mind altering mental conditions
what is standard of care
provide care that a reasonable person with similar training would provide in a similar situation
what components must happen for negligence to occur
there must be failure from a provider to meet standard of care resulting in an injury. there must’ve been a duty to act, a breach of that duty, and proximate causation (injury caused by your actions or lack thereof)
if a competent patient refuses care, what must you do
explain why they need care, what might happen if they dont get it, tell them to call 911 if they change their mind, and document everything said
what is a scoop stretcher
an immobilization backboard that comes apart and then clicks together under patient. used for suspected spinal injuries.
lifting rules
lift with your legs, keep back straight, feet slight apart, keep weight close to body, dont twist your back
how do you perform a two person seat carry
rescuers lock arms behind patient back and under patient thighs
what reasons should you move a patient emergently
unstable vehicle, imminent fire/explosion, unsafe area such as the middle of road, CPR or AED necessary
what is the most important rule when lifting patients
do no further harm
what type of PPE is necessary for a patient in respiratory precautions
a KN95 mask, gloves and gown and goggles.
what is the purpose of a pulse oximeter
provide an estimate of O2 saturation (amount of O2 attached to hemoglobin)
how do you treat a conscious adult with a severe airway obstruction
ask if they are choking, get behind patient without stopping to call 911 (wait until they fall unconscious), place a fist below their belly button and push hard and fast on diaphragm. after, do 5 back blows. repeat until patient is unconscious.
