EXSS 288 - Exam 1 100% Correct!

Survival and recovery of critically injured or ill victims depends on - ANSWERSearly recognition/response, early activation of EMS system, care provided until more advanced can take over early activation and response - ANSWERSlay responder early activation of EMS - ANSWERSsay name, situation, # individuals involved, location/directions, treatment & follow dispatcher instructions Care provided until advanced personnel arrive - ANSWERSstay with victim, monitor, adjust as needed, inform advanced personnel EMT - ANSWERSprovide more advanced care/life support techniques (basic, intermediate, paramedic) rehabilitation - ANSWERSreturn victim to previous state of health liability - ANSWERSlegally responsible, understand limits, reduce risk scope of practice - ANSWERSCPR/AED on adult, child, or infant, rescue breathing & conscious/unconscious choking standard of care - ANSWERSminimum level of care set by state/program/national authorities communicate info to prevent injury, recognize victim in need, attempt to rescue, provide emergency care negligence - ANSWERSduty of care (legal responsibility), standard of reasonable care (scope), damages