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Week 1 Review Flashcards

1
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What is a Quorum?

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⅔ of full, active SBVAC membership

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What is an active member?

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Active Membership: the full, probationary, associate, honorary, lifetime, and community members who currently serve at least one weekly shift

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What is Full Membership?

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Full Membership: any SBVAC member who has graduated probationary class to hold the rank of ATT, EVO, or CC

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How do By-Laws stand in relation to SOPs and local laws?

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Local laws>By-laws>SOPs

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How do By-Laws change?

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President can propose an amendment -By-Law Revision meetings are held each semester for suggestions Amendment must be ratified by a quorum vote -The By-Laws can’t change without the approval of ⅔ of full, active membership

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What is a Letter of Warning?

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Letter of Warning – Every third infraction warranting disciplinary action by the same member shall be documented with a letter of warning to be permanently filed in the offending member’s personnel record

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As Probies, what happens if we get a letter of disciplinary action?

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Dismissal from the company and no ability to reapply

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What is the minimum progress rate requirements?

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Full members shall have one year’s time after the date of their first probationary class to become an EVO of SBVAC and/or enroll in a NYSDOH certified EMT course.

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How many GMMs do you have to attend in a singe semester?

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2 out of 3, only missing one with documented and approved reason by the president

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Are OMs mandatory?

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No, but highly encouraged

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How do you find coverage for a shift?

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-Try to find another probie to swap weekly shifts with -If you can’t arrange a swap, send an email to coverage@sbvac.org with subject line “PROBIE COVERAGE 9/18/19 0800-1100” -Notify 90/91 and your CC -Fill out the “Coverage” tab on the Fall 2019 doc -Make sure your weekly on-shift training gets completed

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Who is 90?

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Michelle Melfi

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What is 90’s responsibility?

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President. Ranking Executive Officer, chairs SBVAC proceedings, Outreach, oversee legal transactions, Public Relations Officer. SBVAC’s liaison to SBU.

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Who is 91?

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Nam Nguyen

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What is 91’s responsibility?

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Vice President. Oversee matters of personnel, scheduling, HQ maintenance, and website.

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Who is 92?

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Kevin Quintero

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What is 92’s responsibility?

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Treasurer. Manage financial matters, record all expenditures.

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Who is 93?

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Bradley Kenneally

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What is 93’s responsibility?

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Secretary. Manage records, meeting minutes, HIPAA compliance officer, post call stats, file patient care reports.

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Who is 30?

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Lily Yuan

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What is 30’s responsibility?

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Chief, Ranking Operational Officer, oversees regular/special EMS operations, liaison to other police/fire/EMS agencies.

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Who is 31?

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Mikayla Katz

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What is 31’s responsibility?

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First Assistant Chief. Oversees Crew Chiefs and ALS providers, ALS coordinator

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Who is 32?

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Irvin Lin

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What is 32’s responsibility?

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Second Assistant Chief. Oversees EVOs and company vehicles, insurance, Health and Safety Officer

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26
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Who is 50?

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We don’t have a 50!

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What is 50’s responsibility?

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Training Officer. Oversees training of probationary members and attendants, coordinates continuing certification of membership

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28
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Who is 60?

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Jaeson Henderson

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What are 60’s responsibilities?

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Equipment Officer. BLS coordinator, manages equipment, materials, and uniform

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30
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Define “work place”

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This includes, but not limited to the buildings and surrounding perimeter including parking lots, field locaitions, clients’ homes, and any travel to and from work assignments.

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31
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Who can commit workplace violence

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Strangers, patients/bystanders, co-workers, or personal relations

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32
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What authories can you go to in order to deal with workplace violence?

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SBVAC Officers, UPD

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33
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Define the “Universal Precautions”

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Violence should be expected but can be avoided or relieved through preration. We do NOT deal with violent patients, any suspicious patients must be accompanied by UPD

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34
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What is the “Critical Incident Stress Management Program”?

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County provided short-term psychological help that focuses on an immediate and identifiable stressor, peer driven and free of any criticism

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35
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What is “Right To Know”?

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You as an occupational volunteer have the right to know of any harmful chemicals, contaminants, or other dangers in the workplace

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What is OSHA?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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37
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What are some safety information provided by RTK?

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Safe workplace practices, proper protection, fire safety, medical response safety, safe disposal of needles, and unsafe combination of materials.

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38
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What is a “Material Safety Data Sheet”?

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A comprehensive information packet containing proper handling, disposal, usage, and cleaning information on certain hazardous materials, as well as a hotline for additional questions.

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39
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What is the NFPA 704 diamond?

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Provides quick information on health, fire, and reactivity. Numbers are rated from least dangerous to incredibly dangerous (0-4)

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40
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What are some examples of Health hazards?

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Carcinogens, Toxins, Irritants, Corrosives, Sensitizers

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41
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How should you treat all bodily fluids?

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Treat all bodily fluids as potentially infectious

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42
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How do you protect yourself from potentially infectous particles?

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Being consistent and vigilant with wearing appropriate personal protective devices such as gloves, masks, or coats

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43
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What is BSI?

A

Body Substance Isolation

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44
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For liquids, you should wear:

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Gloves

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45
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For airborne particles you should wear:

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a mask

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46
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If there is a splash risk (ie vomit or blood) you should wear

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Use appropriate barriers such as masks, eye protection, gowns, or other pieces of equiptment

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47
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How else can you prevent infection spread?

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WASHING HANDS! Keeping us with personal hygiene, keeping up to date with immunizations, proper waste handling, and properly decontamination of all affected surfaces/tools

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48
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How is Hep. A spread? How can it be prevented?

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Spread via the Fecal-oral route, use universal protection when dealing with patients, and keep up with Hep. A vaccines.

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49
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How is Hep. B spread? How can it be prevented? Why is it dangerous?

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Spread via bloodborne or mucosal route. Prevented by universal protections, and keeping up with Hep. B vaccines. Hepatitis B can cause permanent liver damage

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50
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How is Hep. C spread? How can it be prevented? Why is it dangerous?

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Spread via bloodborne oute. Prevented by universal protections. There is NO VACCINE! Hepatitis C can cause permanent liver damage

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51
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Why is Active TB dangerous?

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It can spread when in the Active form of the infection. Causes bacteria inside of the lungs

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52
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How is TB Spread?

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TB is not highly contageous but precaution should be used. Spread through droplets, and the TB bacteria can exist for a long period of time outside of the body, even when dried.

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53
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What are some precautions to prevent the spread of Active TB?

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Use universal precautions, as well as wearing a N95 Mask, and proper use of ventilation system within the ambulance cab. Also TB Mantoux testing can confirm if the patient does indeed have TB

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54
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What is considered a “Significant Exposure”?

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A cut/stick with a sharp object such as a needle or knife, contact with muscous membranes or damaged skin, any contact with bodily fluids or tissue.

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55
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What do you do in response to a signicant exposure event?

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Report to the SBVAC Safety officer who will collect info including date and time, procedure, exposure source, and the exposed persons. As a result the safety officer will give details and plans about counseling, post-exposure management, and follow-up treatment

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56
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What are the SOPs?

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▶ The “day to day” rules of the company ▶ Ex: what is a crew in SBVAC, what calls do we get, what do we do in certain situations

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57
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How do the SOPs stand in regards to other law systems?

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▶ The SOPs cannot overrule/override any of the following ▶ The By-laws (constitution) ▶ State Laws ▶ State Protocols ▶ County Protocols ▶ Etc etc

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58
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What is “SBVAC Capacity”?

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Acting in accordance to all SOPs and By-laws, therefore representing the company and its reputation in good light

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What are some consequences of breaking SOPs?

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▶ Disciplinary action ▶ Suspension ▶ Dismissal from membership

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60
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What does it mean to be “Operations Capable”

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▶ In short, when in HQ, on shift, or representing SBVAC in any fashion must be in a state of clear mind and able body ▶ 8 hour rule ▶ Physical injuries ▶What do you do if a physical injury happens on a call? ▶ Psychological/mental health

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What is the chain of command when in an emergency?

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▶ Chain of Command: Order of authority at the scene of an emergency. ▶ 30 ▶ 31 ▶ 32 ▶ Line officer crew chiefs by rank ▶ FTOs in order of arrival ▶ Duty C C ▶ All other CCs

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What is a Chief of Operations in charge of?

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Chief of Operations ▶ Directly responsible for all operations at the scene of an EMS alarm and/or coordination of SBVAC resources ▶ Oversight of all other operations officers ▶ Liaison to Outside departments within the operational scope of SBVAC

63
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What is the First Assistant Chief responsible for?

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First Assistant Chief ▶ Second highest ranking ops officer w/ ability to overrule all who fall below ▶ ALS Coordinator ▶ Crew Chief Training

64
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What is the Second Assistant Chief in charge of?

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Second Assistant Chief ▶ Third highest ranking ops officer w/ability to overrule all who fall below ▶ Safety officer ▶ Vehicle maintenance ▶ Driver training ▶ Communications

65
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What is the Captain in charge of?

A

Captain ▶ Fourth-highest ranking operations officer with authority to overrule those who fall below in chain of command ▶ CME coordinator ▶ Company trainings/Probationary training

66
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What is the Lieutenant in charge of?

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Lieutenant ▶ Fifth highest ranking operations officer with authority to overrule those who fall below in chain of command ▶ BLScoordinator

67
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What are Crew Chiefs in charge of?

A

▶ First in command on the duty crew, responsible for ensuring the SOPs are followed by the rest of their crew ▶ Responsible for all patient care ▶ Probationary training on shift

68
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What are EVOs in charge of?

A

▶ Second in command on crew ▶ Crew safety ▶ Response to scene and to hospital ▶ Communication with dispatch (medcom)

69
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What is the general procedure of emergency calls?

A

▶ We are activated by Suffolk County FRES ▶ Fire Rescue Emergency Services ▶ “Medcom” ▶ We communicate with them about our status using pre determined radio signals ▶ Sometimes we get multiple alarms at the same time ▶ ATT and Probies may not respond to HQ for these alarms ▶If you are in HQ during such a time you may ▶ CCs and Evo ▶ We get dispatched on a graded scale from Alpha to Echo ▶ Go hot on Bravo+ ▶ After each call we write a Prehospital Care Report (PCR)

70
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What safety checks must you do before setting up oxygen tank?

A

Verify you have a functioning regulator, an Oxygen key, and the regulator has a black “O” ring present

71
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What is the flow rate range for an NRB?

A

12-15 LPM

72
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What is the proper flow rate for a Nasal Cannula?

A

2-6 LPM

73
Q

What is the proper range of pressure for an Oxygen tank?

A

>700 Psi

74
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What is the flow rate range for using a BVM?

A

15-25 LPM

75
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What is the flow rate range for using a nebulizer?

A

4-6 LPM

76
Q

Define Systolic

A

The pressure against the walls of the artery caused by the heart contracting

77
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Define Diastolic

A

The pressure against the walls of the artery when the heart is relaxing

78
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What is the normal anatomical position?

A

Normal anatomical position: a reference point for all anatomical terms ● Standing ● Facing forward ● Arms at side ● Palms facing up

79
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What are the 5 anatomical planes?

A

● Transverse: divides the body into top and bottom ● Coronal / Frontal: divides the body into front and back ● Sagittal: divides the body into L and R ● Mid-axillary ● Mid-clavicular

80
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What is the transverse plane?

A

Transverse: divides the
body into top and
bottom

81
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What is the Coronal/Frontal plane

A

Coronal / Frontal:
divides the body into
front and back

82
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What is the sagittal plane?

A

Sagittal: divides the
body into L and R

83
Q

What are the 5 anatomical positions?

A

Supine: lying on spine, face up
Prone: lying flat on chest, face down
Left/Right Lateral Recumbent: lying on
their side
“Recovery position”: Left Lateral
Recumbent, lying on their left side
Trendelenburg (“shock position”) :
Supine w/ legs elevated 6-12” above the
head
Left/Right: always from the patient’s
perspective

84
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What are the 3 anatomical seated positions?

A

Fowlers: Seated Upright at 90°

Semi-Fowlers: Seated at 45°

Tripoding: seated, leaning
forward with knees and
elbows out

85
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Define Superior

A

Closer to the head

86
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Define Anterior/ventral

A

Towards the front

87
Q

Define medial

A

close to the midline

88
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Define Proximal

A

closer to the core

89
Q

Define superficial

A

Towards the surface

90
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Define inferior

A

closer to the feet

91
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Define posterior/dorsal

A

Towards the back

92
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Define Lateral

A

Farther from midline

93
Q

Define distal

A

farther from the core

94
Q

Define deep

A

Farher than the surface

95
Q

Which organs are in the Right Upper quad?

A

RU: liver, gallbladder, stomach,
pancreas

96
Q

What organs are in the Left Upper quad?

A

LU: spleen, most of stomach,
pancreas

97
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What organ is in the Right Lower quad?

A

Appendix

98
Q

What organs are in the Left Lower quad?

A

LL: small/large intestine *which
is in all other quadrants*

99
Q

What are the functions of the skeletal system?

A

Functions:
Support and Structure
Protection
Movement
Production of red blood cells (RBC)
Mineral Storage

100
Q

What are the differences between Tendons and Ligaments

A

● Ligaments: connect bone to bone
● Tendons: connect muscle to bone

101
Q

Which bones are in the Axial skeleton?

A

Axial skeleton: bones of head and trunk

102
Q

Which bones are in the Appendicular Skeleton?

A

● Appendicular skeleton: bones of appendages

103
Q

What are the 4 (or 5) sections of the spinal column?

A

Cervical (7), Thoracic (12), Lumbar (5) , Sacrum (5), Coccyx (4)

C1, C2 - Atlas and axis respectively. They
support and allow movement of skull
C3,4,5 - Vertebrae which protect the
phrenic nerve and “keep the diaphragm
alive”.

104
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What are the 3 sections of ribs in the ribcage?

A

● True ribs: 1-7
○ connect directly to the sternum via
costal cartilage
● False Ribs: 8-10
○ connect indirectly to sternum
through 7th rib by cartilage

● Floating Ribs: 11-12
○ do not connect to sternum, only
wrap halfway

105
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What are the 3 main components of the hand?

A

Hand:
● Carpals
● Metacarpals
● Phalanges

106
Q

What are the 3 components of the leg bones?

A

Leg bones:
● Femur
● Patella
● Tibia (anterior) / Fibula
(lateral)

107
Q

What are the 3 components of the foot?

A

● Tarsals
● Metatarsals
● Phalanges

108
Q

General diagram of important bones

A
109
Q

Radio Code: 1

A

Disaster / Severe Emergency

110
Q

Radio Code: 2

A

Proceeding to Location

111
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Radio Code: 3

A

Additional SBVAC Help

112
Q

Radio Code: 4

A

Incident under control

113
Q

Radio Code: 5

A

Returning to base

114
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Radio Code: 9

A

Standing By

115
Q

Radio Code: 10

A

Request PD

116
Q

Radio Code: 13

A

Structure Fire

117
Q

Radio Code: 15

A

Drill

118
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Radio Code: 16

A

Ambulance Call

119
Q

Radio Code: 17

A

Unit Disabled

120
Q

Radio Call: 18

A

Proceeding to Hospital

121
Q

Radio Code: 19

A

Radio Test

122
Q

Radio Code: 21

A

Arrive at location

123
Q

Radio Code: 22

A

Location

124
Q

Radio Call: 24

A

Mutual Aid

125
Q

Radio Code: 25

A

Dismiss Member

126
Q

Radio Code: 28

A

Ready for Service

127
Q

Radio Code: 34

A

Telephone (unit)

128
Q

Radio Code: 35

A

Working Fire

129
Q

Radio Code: 50

A

D.O.A

130
Q

Radio Code: 60

A

Multiple Casualty Incident

131
Q

Radio Code: 100

A

Scene Emergency Evacuate

132
Q

TA: B _ _ _ _ _ _ K_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Bradley Kenneally

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TA: M _ _ _ _ _ _ C _ _ _ _ _ _

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Michael Cottone

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Hayley Kordisch

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Rachel Stokes

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Chris Palmeri

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Mariah Dick

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Inna Trygubchuck

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Justin Bauco

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Charlie Christian

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Jannatul Pahi

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Probie: A _ _ _ L _

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Andy La

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Daya Baskaran

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Isabelle Cataldo

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Ishika Patel

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