NYS EMT Written Exam 2023/2024 Already Passed

NYS EMT Written Exam 2023/2024 Already Passed Rules and responsibilities Drive to the patient safely Have directions and know how to get to location Patient Care Patient Packaging Look & Act Professional Medical Direction: On-Line Direction On the phone with MD Medical Direction: Off-Line Direction Pre-Written or Standing Orders (Protocols - Standing Orders) definitve signs of death Dependent lividity (blood at the lowest point of the body/discoloration) Rigor mortis (stiffening of body muscles) Putrefaction (decomposition of body tissues) Obvious mortal injury (decapitation) Stages of Grieving Process 1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance Dealing with Dying Patient 1. Maintain patient dignity 2. Show respect for the patient 3. Communicate with the family 4. Allow family members to express themselves 5. Do Not give false assurances 6. Listen to the family 7. Use a gentle tone of voice Stress - Warning Signs 1. Irritability 2. Unable to concentrate 3. Anxiety 4. Loss of appetite or over eating 5. Isolation 6. Loss of interest in work, sex, etc. 7. Increased alcohol use Dealing with Stress Critical Incident Stress Debriefing: (CISD) program in which severely stressful job-related incidents are discussed. These meeting are held within 24 to 72 hours after an incident. Standard of Care The way another equally trained person would act to treat a patient Scope of Practice The Skills you are allowed to use Duty to Act an EMT has a duty to act only when on duty Public Health Law 800 EMT Cannot be held liable unless negligence is proven Good Samaritan Law Does not cover EMT in New York State Negligence Failure to provide same level of care as another equally trained EMT Abandonment Termination of patient care without transferring care to equal or higher medical Authority Refusal of Care (CMA) is when anyone over the age of 18 & competent refused care. Also applies if under the age of 18 if patient is pregnant, married or an emancipated minor seeking treatment for a sexually transmitted disease Assault/Harassment Unlawfully placing a patient in fear of bodily harm Confidentiality anything discussed between EMT and patient care cannot be disclosed unless to designated individuals such as hospital personal involved in patients care Negligence In Depth Deviating from the standard of care resulting in further injury to the patient. Not performing as reasonable person would act given the same circumstances. Breach of Duty by Omission Nonfeasance : EMT Failed to perform his/her duties