Scope Of Practice, Random

Question 1

According to PHSA, who/what is a vulnerable adult?

Answer 1

Anyone who is unable to care for themselves or protect them from harm.

-Elderly
-young
-Terminally ill
-disabilities
-Mental health
-Adults 19 or older who are impaired in some way

Question 2

Where does the Narcotic control regulation fall under?

Answer 2

It falls under the controlled drugs and substances act.

Question 3

Who regulates the controlled drugs and substances act?

Answer 3

The federal government

Question 4

What 7 things must paramedics do when it comes to compliance with cts policy?

Answer 4

-Follow guidlines
-record transactions
-protect the drugs
-report theft/loss
-return expired drugs
-obtain CTS from a designated pharmacy

Question 5

What does provincial law define?

Answer 5

-BCEHS as a corporation
-EMALB authority and power
-Disciplinary action to protect the public

Question 6

What does Schedule 1 of emergency health act state regarding ccps

Answer 6

-What defines a CCP
-services/License category

Question 7

What is patient confidentiality in BC?

Answer 7

One cannot disclose information pertaining to a patient who is not directly involved in medical care of that patient

Question 8

What is system 1 thinking?

Answer 8

Quick thinking, FAST. GUT INSTINCT

Question 9

Define schedule 2 thinking

Answer 9

Analytical, methodical, clinical/critical thinkning

Question 10

What percentage of medical errors are secondary to communication breakdown?

Answer 10

70%