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UCLA OPERATIONS EXAM STUDY GUIDE
1. Describe techniques the EMT can use to overcome language barriers and
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patients who are deaf or blind. - ANS Deaf- can use hand signals
E
Blind- explain to patient what you are going to do to them
H
Contrast libel and slander. - ANS Libel- false and damaging information
IG
about a person that is communicated in writing
Slander- False and damaging info about a person that is communicated by the
H
spoken word
G
Define a Do Not Resuscitate Order, who might have one, and how it impacts the
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I
care provided by an EMT - ANS Advance directive that allows you to not
attempt resuscitation. People with a terminal illness or older patients might have
Y
a DMR. Should still provide care but should not resuscitate if they die
FL
Define a standing order. - ANS Standing order is a written order by a
medical professional that you can use to choose a course of treatment
Define definitive care and how it relates to the EMT - ANS Lets us know
what to do with certain patients
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Define reciprocity. - ANS Gaining licensing in other states within the US
Define the CHART and SOAP documentation methods. - ANS Chart- Chief
complaint, History, Assessment, treatment, or transport
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Soap- Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
HE
Describe additional resources which may be required to assist the EMS provider -
ANS Firefighters, utility workers, hazardous materials technicians, and law
G
enforcement personel
HI
Describe the process for making patient contact when the patient is in a vehicle
G
and the doors cannot be opened - ANS Should break a side mirror with a
spring-loaded window breaker
IN
Describe the proper hand washing techniques. - ANS When washing hands
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rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds to work up a lather. Play attention
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to fingernails, between fingers and back of the hands.
Lift
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Describe the proper technique for lifting and moving a patient - ANS Power
· Tighten your back in its normal upright position, and use abs to lock it in a slight
curve
· Spread legs apart about 15in and bend legs to lower torso and arms
UCLA OPERATIONS EXAM STUDY GUIDE
1. Describe techniques the EMT can use to overcome language barriers and
R
patients who are deaf or blind. - ANS Deaf- can use hand signals
E
Blind- explain to patient what you are going to do to them
H
Contrast libel and slander. - ANS Libel- false and damaging information
IG
about a person that is communicated in writing
Slander- False and damaging info about a person that is communicated by the
H
spoken word
G
Define a Do Not Resuscitate Order, who might have one, and how it impacts the
N
I
care provided by an EMT - ANS Advance directive that allows you to not
attempt resuscitation. People with a terminal illness or older patients might have
Y
a DMR. Should still provide care but should not resuscitate if they die
FL
Define a standing order. - ANS Standing order is a written order by a
medical professional that you can use to choose a course of treatment
Define definitive care and how it relates to the EMT - ANS Lets us know
what to do with certain patients
, 2
Define reciprocity. - ANS Gaining licensing in other states within the US
Define the CHART and SOAP documentation methods. - ANS Chart- Chief
complaint, History, Assessment, treatment, or transport
R
Soap- Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
HE
Describe additional resources which may be required to assist the EMS provider -
ANS Firefighters, utility workers, hazardous materials technicians, and law
G
enforcement personel
HI
Describe the process for making patient contact when the patient is in a vehicle
G
and the doors cannot be opened - ANS Should break a side mirror with a
spring-loaded window breaker
IN
Describe the proper hand washing techniques. - ANS When washing hands
Y
rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds to work up a lather. Play attention
L
to fingernails, between fingers and back of the hands.
Lift
F
Describe the proper technique for lifting and moving a patient - ANS Power
· Tighten your back in its normal upright position, and use abs to lock it in a slight
curve
· Spread legs apart about 15in and bend legs to lower torso and arms
