EXSS 288 EXAM 1 UNC QUESTIONS
CPR/AED for the professional rescuer purpose - Answers-the purpose of the course is
to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) the skills needed to respond
appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies including the use of automated
external defibrillators (AEDs)
EMS - Answers-Emergency Medical Services; a network of people that includes lay
responders, professional rescuers, and medical personnel
Emergency Action Planning - Answers-a prearranged plan that can be implemented on
a moments notice; includes information about who should be contacted, what safety
equipment is available and where to find it, location of a landline phone (allows
dispatcher to determine exact location), a pre-written script that contains necessary
information for medical professionals (usually directions)
Legal considerations - Answers-consist of: duty to act, scope of practice, standard of
care, negligence, good samaritan laws, consent, refusal of care, advanced directives,
battery, abandonment, confidentiality, and documentation
Duty to act - Answers-while a professional rescuer is on duty, they are obligated to act in
situations of need
Scope of practice - Answers-skills that you are authorized to practice; this limits the care
that you can legally provide; includes CPR, rescue breathing, AED, and
conscious/unconscious choking
Standard of care - Answers-minimum level of care; communicate proper info, recognize
victim in need, attempt to rescue, provide emergency care
Negligence - Answers-failure to follow standard of care, failure to provide care (if under
contract), provide care beyond scope of practice, inappropriate care, failure to control
behaviors to prevent further harm or injury (not personal responsibility to diffuse
dangerous situations)
Good samaritan laws - Answers-protect people who are willing to give care when they
receive nothing in return; only apply to those not on duty or under contract; must try to
help, perform reasonable actions, cannot engage in gross misconduct
Consent - Answers-permission to give care to an individual (conscious adult or parent of
minor); state name, level of training, ask permission to help, explain and ask permission
for each step of care plan; treat others respectfully and responsibly
Implied consent - Answers-assumes that a victim would give consent if able to do so; for
use in situations with a child without a guardian or an adult who is unconscious,
, confused, mentally impaired or physically unable to communicate, seriously injured/ill;
counts in a life threatening situation where the victim would give consent
Refusal of care - Answers-instances where a victim desperately needs care but refuses
it; in this situation explain why they need care and what could happen if they do not
seek medical attention; call EMS and document the situation; witness documentation
Advanced directives - Answers-written instructions that describe the wishes of a person
regarding medical treatment or health care decisions in the event that the person were
to become incapacitated and could no longer express their wishes; may include DNR,
living will, or power of attorney
Battery - Answers-unlawful, harmful, or offensive touching of a person without their
consent
Abandonment - Answers-after starting care, you must continue until advanced medical
personnel is available; you could be legally responsible for leaving a victim who requires
ongoing care if you leave the scene of an emergency or stop providing care
Survival and recovery of critically injured or ill victims depends on - Answers-recognition
and response by the lay responder, early activation of the EMS system, professional
rescuer care, prehospital care provided by advanced medical personnel, hospital care,
rehabilitation
Lay responder - Answers-someone who is not under a contract; not required to help, but
may feel an obligation to; provides care while waiting for advanced medical personnel;
responsible citizen who takes action when illness/injury occurs
Early Activation of EMS - Answers-call 911, provide information (situation, # of victims,
location, actions taken) wait for dispatcher to tell you what to do
Professional Rescuer - Answers-police officers, fire fighters, lifeguards, athletic trainers;
individuals who MUST respond to injury while on the job because they are under
contract
Confidentiality - Answers-private personal information that you may learn about an
injured/ill victim; you cannot share this info with anyone except advanced medical
personnel directly responsible for the victim's continued care; this info may include
name, address, birthdate, SSN
Documentation - Answers-keeping good records of injuries, care given, and facts after
incident; this helps medical personnel treat victims, aids future preventative plans and
protocols, can protect you in the care of a lawsuit
CPR/AED for the professional rescuer purpose - Answers-the purpose of the course is
to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) the skills needed to respond
appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies including the use of automated
external defibrillators (AEDs)
EMS - Answers-Emergency Medical Services; a network of people that includes lay
responders, professional rescuers, and medical personnel
Emergency Action Planning - Answers-a prearranged plan that can be implemented on
a moments notice; includes information about who should be contacted, what safety
equipment is available and where to find it, location of a landline phone (allows
dispatcher to determine exact location), a pre-written script that contains necessary
information for medical professionals (usually directions)
Legal considerations - Answers-consist of: duty to act, scope of practice, standard of
care, negligence, good samaritan laws, consent, refusal of care, advanced directives,
battery, abandonment, confidentiality, and documentation
Duty to act - Answers-while a professional rescuer is on duty, they are obligated to act in
situations of need
Scope of practice - Answers-skills that you are authorized to practice; this limits the care
that you can legally provide; includes CPR, rescue breathing, AED, and
conscious/unconscious choking
Standard of care - Answers-minimum level of care; communicate proper info, recognize
victim in need, attempt to rescue, provide emergency care
Negligence - Answers-failure to follow standard of care, failure to provide care (if under
contract), provide care beyond scope of practice, inappropriate care, failure to control
behaviors to prevent further harm or injury (not personal responsibility to diffuse
dangerous situations)
Good samaritan laws - Answers-protect people who are willing to give care when they
receive nothing in return; only apply to those not on duty or under contract; must try to
help, perform reasonable actions, cannot engage in gross misconduct
Consent - Answers-permission to give care to an individual (conscious adult or parent of
minor); state name, level of training, ask permission to help, explain and ask permission
for each step of care plan; treat others respectfully and responsibly
Implied consent - Answers-assumes that a victim would give consent if able to do so; for
use in situations with a child without a guardian or an adult who is unconscious,
, confused, mentally impaired or physically unable to communicate, seriously injured/ill;
counts in a life threatening situation where the victim would give consent
Refusal of care - Answers-instances where a victim desperately needs care but refuses
it; in this situation explain why they need care and what could happen if they do not
seek medical attention; call EMS and document the situation; witness documentation
Advanced directives - Answers-written instructions that describe the wishes of a person
regarding medical treatment or health care decisions in the event that the person were
to become incapacitated and could no longer express their wishes; may include DNR,
living will, or power of attorney
Battery - Answers-unlawful, harmful, or offensive touching of a person without their
consent
Abandonment - Answers-after starting care, you must continue until advanced medical
personnel is available; you could be legally responsible for leaving a victim who requires
ongoing care if you leave the scene of an emergency or stop providing care
Survival and recovery of critically injured or ill victims depends on - Answers-recognition
and response by the lay responder, early activation of the EMS system, professional
rescuer care, prehospital care provided by advanced medical personnel, hospital care,
rehabilitation
Lay responder - Answers-someone who is not under a contract; not required to help, but
may feel an obligation to; provides care while waiting for advanced medical personnel;
responsible citizen who takes action when illness/injury occurs
Early Activation of EMS - Answers-call 911, provide information (situation, # of victims,
location, actions taken) wait for dispatcher to tell you what to do
Professional Rescuer - Answers-police officers, fire fighters, lifeguards, athletic trainers;
individuals who MUST respond to injury while on the job because they are under
contract
Confidentiality - Answers-private personal information that you may learn about an
injured/ill victim; you cannot share this info with anyone except advanced medical
personnel directly responsible for the victim's continued care; this info may include
name, address, birthdate, SSN
Documentation - Answers-keeping good records of injuries, care given, and facts after
incident; this helps medical personnel treat victims, aids future preventative plans and
protocols, can protect you in the care of a lawsuit
