Topic Exam 1 (Ch 1-6) Flashcards
standing orders should be followed when _____ is not needed
physician contact
in which of the following situations does the EMT NOT have a legal duty to act
a. as part of your EMS response to the residence of a patient who fell
b. you came upon a motor vehicle crash while off duty
c. a response to an injured patient while on duty with your ambulance service
d. local policy requires you to assist in any emergency
b. you came upon a motor vehicle crash while off duty
you are assessing a 75 year old woman with mild shortness of breath. as you are asking her questions regarding her chief complaint and medical history, you progressively move closer and closer to her. in doing this it is important to remember that as you physically get closer to the patient, a greater sense of trust must be established as some people feel their personal space is being ______
invaded
in what manner should you act and speak with a patient
calm and confident
the person who is ultimately responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the
system medical director
EMS is a team of _______ who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
health care professionals
movement or motion away from the body’s midline
abduction
a 16 year old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. during your assessment interview you should…
inquire about the possibility of pregnancy (in private if possible)
a mentally competent adult has the _____ to refuse EMS care and transport
legal right to refuse
you and your partner respond to the residence of a 66 year old male with shortness of breath. as you are assessing the patient, his wife tells you that he was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. the patient is verbally abusive and tells you that the failure of the health care system caused his disease. what stage of the grieving process is this patient’s behavior consistent with
anger
why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age:
____ physical activity
____ weight gain
and _____ insulin production
DEC physical activity
INC weight gain
and DEC insulin production
____ is when the neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled
moro reflex
providing callers with life-saving instructions is a unique function of the _____ (__)
emergency medical dispatcher (EMD)
the nose, chin, umbilicus (navel) and spine are examples of _____ anatomic structures
midline
if an EMT did not make provisions for continued care of an injured or sick patient they would most likely be held liable for _____
abandonment
