EMT Operations Exam VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% List some medical conditions or pathogens which would make the E.M.T. don an N95 mask aka particulate respirators - ANSWER tuberculosis airborne infections during tasks that are likely to generate droplets of

EMT Operations Exam VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% List some medical conditions or pathogens which would make the E.M.T. don an N95 mask aka particulate respirators - ANSWER tuberculosis airborne infections during tasks that are likely to generate droplets of blood, saliva, sputum, or other bodily fluids influenza measles mumps rubella pertussis varicella-zoster (Chickenpox) List some conditions which would make the EMT don a face shield. - ANSWER blood splatters any situation where there may be bodily fluids splattering splashes, spray, splatter, droplets, or aerosols of blood or OPIM(other potentially infectious materials) may be generated and eye, nose, or mouth contamination can be reasonably anticipated Describe the proper handwashing techniques. - ANSWER handwashing is the most effective way to control disease transmission. Run warm water, rinse hands, lather hands with soap for at least 20 seconds (paying particular attention to finger nails, between fingers, and back of hands), rinse hands, dry hands with paper towel, use paper towel to turn off the faucet List the steps in preparing for your shift and describe your responsibilities as an EMT - ANSWER Keep vehicles and equipment ready for an emergency Ensure the safety of yourself, your partner, patient, and bystanders Emergency vehicle operation Be an on-scene leader Perform an evaluation of the scene Call for additional resources as needed Gain patient access Perform a patient assessment Give emergency medical care to the patient while awaiting the arrival of additional medical resources Give emotional support to the patient, the patient's family, and other medical responders Maintain continuity of care by working with other medical professionals Resolve emergency incidents Uphold medical legal standards Ensure and protect patients privacy Give administrative support Constantly continue your professional development Cultivate and sustain community relations Give back to the profession Appearance Attitude/behavior should reflect you are knowledgeable and sincerely dedicated to serving the injured/has an acute medical emergency Describe the safe driving habits while responding in an ambulance with lights and sirens. p 1370 Table 37-6 - ANSWER Use your siren if you turn on the emergency lights Always assume other drivers will not hear the siren or see your emergency lights Three basic principles of using lights and sirens: the unit must be on a TRUE emergency call, audible and visual warning devices must be used simultaneously, the unit must be operated with due regard for the safety of all others on and off the roadway Explain the process of approaching a school bus in an ambulance with lights and sirens. p 1374 - ANSWER An emergency vehicle is NEVER allowed to pass a school bus that has stopped to load or unload children and is displaying its flashing red lights or extended "stop arm". If you approach a school bus that has its lights flashing, you should stop before reaching the bus and turn off your siren. Next, you should wait for the bus driver to make sure the children are safe, close the bus door, and turn off the flashing lights. Only then may you proceed past the stopped school bus. Describe the type of patient who would benefit from helicopter transport. - ANSWER Pt's with time-dependent injuries/illnesses, suspected of having a stroke, heart attack, serious spinal cord injury(from a motor vehicle accident, while diving into a swimming pool, horseback riding), scuba diving accidents, near drownings, or skiing and wilderness accidents, TRAUMA pt's, candidates for limb replantation(for amputations), pt's requiring air transport to a burn center, a hyperbaric chamber center, or a venomous bite center List techniques to improve radio communication. Table 4-10 - ANSWER Turn radio on & adjust volume, ensure clear frequency before speaking, to speak use "press to talk button" an wait one second before speaking, hold microphone 2-3 inches from mouth, address the unit you're calling and provide name of your unit, when transmitting numbers provide both the number and individual digits, Brief and easily understood, plain English, no code words, tone and pace should be slow, relaxed and clear, you don't need to use excessively polite language, avoid wordiness (wastes radio time), don't use pt's names, remain objective, NEVER use profanity, use words "affirmative" and "negative" instead of yes and no, after finished transmitting say "over", DON'T provide diagnosis of pt's problem, use EMS frequencies ONLY for EMS communications List the components which are assessed during scene size up. page 7, 317- - ANSWER involves awareness of scene safety and big-picture awareness of overall situation EMT's primary job is to ensure it's as safe as possible Gain big-picture perspective of call Determine if it's safe to proceed Determine if additional sources are needed Identify initial approach to mitigate the emergency -ensure scene safety, Determine mechanism of injury/state of illness, take standard precautions, determin