EMC 100 - EXAM 1 Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

Be able to determine if a patient should be transported to a hospital and what level of urgency should be taken. - ANSWERTransport A patient's condition requires care by medical professionals, but speed in getting the patient to a medical facility is not most important. Prompt transport A patient's condition is serious enough that the patient needs to be taken to an appropriate medical facility in a fairly short period of time. Rapid transport When EMS personnel are unable to give the patient adequate lifesaving care in the field Functions of the EMS Medical Director - ANSWERThe physician or medical director is the overall leader of the medical care team. Directs training courses Helps set medical policies and procedures Ensures quality management of the EMS system medical directors should actively direct and oversee credentialing programs that serve in determining initial and ongoing clinical privileges for individual providers in an EMS system Enhanced 911 center capabilities - ANSWER911 centers that have computers that are able to track the caller's location; and therefore offer a much more accurate description of where they are to EMS workers Purpose of CISD - ANSWERa system of psychological support designed to reduce stress on emergency personnel after a major stress-producing accident Managing your own stress - ANSWERstress management has three components: Recognizing Stress, Preventing Stress, and Reducing Stress eat, drink and be merry. eat a healthy, well balanced diet. drink lots of water throughout the day. keep a balanced lifestyle between work environment and home environment. When off-duty, get adequate amount of sleep and make time for personal activities EMR's most important consideration - ANSWERensuring your own personal safety What can cause depression and impair ability to handle stress - ANSWERdepression is the fourth stage of the grieving process. not uncommon as a rescuer to become depressed over a situation that involves death and dying. lack of self-care or self-awareness that one is overwhelmed and stressed. Handling of electrical hazards - ANSWERassess the emergency scene for any indications of electrical problems. do not approach an emergency scene if there are any indications of electrical hazards. B/c electricity is invisible, make sure it is first turned off by a qualified person before getting closer to the scene. Always wear a helmet w a chin strap and face shield in these situations When to move and when not to move a patient - ANSWERonly ok to move a patient if they are not showing any signs of neck, back or head trauma. Do no further harm to the patient, move them only when necessary as a unit, with someone holding the patient's head at all times. use proper lifting techniques to ensure personal safety. delay moving the patient if possible until additional EMS personnel arrive Stretchers and devices used to support and or carry a patient on and their functions and special purposes - ANSWERcradle-in-arms carry: to be used by one rescuer to carry a child. place one arm around the child's bac