EMS 1021 EXAM 2 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
sign
an objective condition that you can observe or measure.
example: urticaria caused by an allergic reaction
symptom
subjective condition that the patient feels and tells you about
*treatment you will provide is based on symptoms, not exact diagnosis
example: patient is feeling pain in lower abdomen
subjective
anecdotal information that comes from opinions, perceptions or experiences
example: patient's pain level and their descriptions of symptoms
objective
data that can be verified or observed by multiple people and get the same results
example: vital signs and physical exam findings.
scene size up
,refers to your evaluation of the conditions in which you will be operating
evaluating potential or actual scene hazards and threats, protected yourself and your team,
decided whether or not you need additional resources, evaluated dispatch information, the
environment in which you are responding, initial view of patient setting to being understand
what happened and action you should take
when to start scene size up
must use situational awareness throughout the entire call to ensure safety
from the moment you are called into action until you reach your patient, you will consider
multiple things that make effect safety
example: before you know specific location of incident, consider the weather, time of day,
currently available resources, other incidents in the same district etc
situational awareness
paying attention to the conditions and people around you at all times and the potential risks
those conditions and people pose
Which of the following situations best demonstrates a scene that is immediately unsafe
to the EMS provider?
A vehicle collision involving a leaking tractor trailer that has a placard indicating it is
carrying a corrosive substance
three priorities in EMS
,1. you
2. your partner
3. your patient
what constitutes a hazard
anything that puts you and your partner in danger
"is it safe for my team and me to enter the scene and approach and manage the patient?"
if the answer is no, then do not approach the scene or somehow make scene safe and call for
extra resources
Which of the following would be a hazard at the scene of a vehicle collision?
Other emergency vehicles, Hazardous materials, Downed power lines
forms of hazards
environmental
physical
chemical
electrical
water
fire
explosions
physical violence
potential for violence
how to determine need for extra resources
, 1. does scene pose a threat to me, my patient, or others?
2. how many patients?
3. do we have correct resources to respond to conditions?
primary assessment
all important goal: to identify and begin treatment of immediate or imminent life threats
components of primary assessment
1. rapid physical examination
2. assess level of consciousness (LOC),
3. assess ABC's + X (airway breathing, circulation, and any other life threats)
4. identify life threats and immediately work to correct them
from here will be able to determine priority of patient care + transport
DOES NOT INCLUDE IN DEPTH PHYSICAL EXAM OR ASSESSMENT
ABC's + X, airway
assess for any obstruction, ensure airway remains open and adequate
responsive patient: talking/crying, watch/listen to how patient speaks, identify problem, stop
assessment and work to clear airway
unresponsive patient:
immediately asses airway, use jaw thrust when necessary, use head chin tilt lift when
necessary, relaxation of tongue can cause obstruction
Correct Answers
sign
an objective condition that you can observe or measure.
example: urticaria caused by an allergic reaction
symptom
subjective condition that the patient feels and tells you about
*treatment you will provide is based on symptoms, not exact diagnosis
example: patient is feeling pain in lower abdomen
subjective
anecdotal information that comes from opinions, perceptions or experiences
example: patient's pain level and their descriptions of symptoms
objective
data that can be verified or observed by multiple people and get the same results
example: vital signs and physical exam findings.
scene size up
,refers to your evaluation of the conditions in which you will be operating
evaluating potential or actual scene hazards and threats, protected yourself and your team,
decided whether or not you need additional resources, evaluated dispatch information, the
environment in which you are responding, initial view of patient setting to being understand
what happened and action you should take
when to start scene size up
must use situational awareness throughout the entire call to ensure safety
from the moment you are called into action until you reach your patient, you will consider
multiple things that make effect safety
example: before you know specific location of incident, consider the weather, time of day,
currently available resources, other incidents in the same district etc
situational awareness
paying attention to the conditions and people around you at all times and the potential risks
those conditions and people pose
Which of the following situations best demonstrates a scene that is immediately unsafe
to the EMS provider?
A vehicle collision involving a leaking tractor trailer that has a placard indicating it is
carrying a corrosive substance
three priorities in EMS
,1. you
2. your partner
3. your patient
what constitutes a hazard
anything that puts you and your partner in danger
"is it safe for my team and me to enter the scene and approach and manage the patient?"
if the answer is no, then do not approach the scene or somehow make scene safe and call for
extra resources
Which of the following would be a hazard at the scene of a vehicle collision?
Other emergency vehicles, Hazardous materials, Downed power lines
forms of hazards
environmental
physical
chemical
electrical
water
fire
explosions
physical violence
potential for violence
how to determine need for extra resources
, 1. does scene pose a threat to me, my patient, or others?
2. how many patients?
3. do we have correct resources to respond to conditions?
primary assessment
all important goal: to identify and begin treatment of immediate or imminent life threats
components of primary assessment
1. rapid physical examination
2. assess level of consciousness (LOC),
3. assess ABC's + X (airway breathing, circulation, and any other life threats)
4. identify life threats and immediately work to correct them
from here will be able to determine priority of patient care + transport
DOES NOT INCLUDE IN DEPTH PHYSICAL EXAM OR ASSESSMENT
ABC's + X, airway
assess for any obstruction, ensure airway remains open and adequate
responsive patient: talking/crying, watch/listen to how patient speaks, identify problem, stop
assessment and work to clear airway
unresponsive patient:
immediately asses airway, use jaw thrust when necessary, use head chin tilt lift when
necessary, relaxation of tongue can cause obstruction
