Paramedic Care Volume 1 (Chapter 1-8) Study Guide| 45 Questions and Answers Graded A+

What is evidenced based medicine? - The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of the current best scientific evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. Types of medical oversight. - The medical policies, procedures, and practices established by the medical director of an EMS system. On-line & Off-line What is the significance of the 1966 "White Paper" Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society? - It suggest guidelines for the development of EMS systems, the training of prehospital emergency medical providers, and the upgrading of ambulances and their equipment. What does federal specification KKK-A-1822 support? - Federal Specifications for Ambulances. The first attempt at standardizing ambulance design to permit intensive life support for patients in route to a care facility Paramedic's role in patient advocacy. - Defending them, protecting them, and acting in their best interests. Professional attributes: Leadership, Integrity, and Empathy. - Leadership Medics are the prehospital team leaders. They must develop a leadership style that suits their personalities and gets the job done. Self-confidence, established credibility, inner strength, ability to remain in control, ability to communicate, willingness to make a decision, & willingness to accept responsibility for the consequences of the team's actions. The medic must know the members of the crew, including each one's capabilities and limitations. IntegritySincere, trustworthy, and honesty. Empathy Is to identify with and understand the circumstances, feelings, and motives of others. Being supportive and reassuring, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's feelings and the feelings of the family, demonstrating respect for others, and having a calm, compassionate, and helpful demeanor. Five stages of Loss, Grief, and Mourning. - Denial "Not me." Anger "Why me?" Bargaining "Okay, but first let me..." Depression "Okay, but I haven't..." Acceptance "Okay, I'm not afraid." Causes of burnout. - Personal hygiene and infection control. - Handwashing Lather your hands front and back for at least 15 seconds up to 2-3 inches above the wrist. Decontamination of equipment. - Any PPE designed for a single use should be properly disposed of after use in a red bag marked with biohazard seal. Needles and other sharp objects should be discarded in properly labeled, puncture-proof containers