EMT Basic Final Exam Graded A+

As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pains based on: - ANSWER-Medical Director approval What is used to protect a patients privacy? - ANSWER-HIPAA What is an EMT 's first priority? - ANSWER-Personal safety What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of disease? - ANSWER-Hand washing Is there a vaccine for HIV? - ANSWER-There is no vaccine against HIV inspection. What is legal duty to act - ANSWER-Medico Legal term relating to certain personnel who either by statute or by function have a responsibility to provide care What is putrefaction? - ANSWER-Decomposition of body tissues; definitive signs of death What are 4 components of negligence? - ANSWER-1. Duty to act 2. Breach of duty 3. Causation 4. Damages What do you do if the medical director states something wrong? - ANSWER-Verify command and document completely What is open ended questions? - ANSWER-Detailed response to questions What is a Diabetic patient with polydipsia? - ANSWER-Excessively thirsty What are bilateral fractures? - ANSWER-Actions on both sides of the body across from each other. The relation of chest and back. - ANSWER-Anterior to posterior The TOP number in BP is called: - ANSWER-Systolic What is the age range of toddlers - ANSWER-1 -3 years What is fontanelle? - ANSWER-Non fused skull of an infant