ADVANCED EMS UNIT 2 EXAM BASED WITH BOTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ADVANCED EMS UNIT 2 EXAM BASED WITH BOTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Dispatch - The point of contact between the public and responders Prehospital Care Report (PCR) - Document filled out for all emergency calls Minimum data set - A standardized set of details about patients included in the PCR Medical control - Direction to EMR's by physicians Echo method - Communication whereby listener repeats orders word for word The final element of emergency care - Documentation Four components of radio communication - Basic station, mobile radio, portable radio, and repeaters What is the important info that should be provided when communicating with medical control? - Who you are, patient characteristics, patients mental status, SAMPLE history, vital signs and results of physical exam. Any care you provided and the patients response to the care and your questions. Four sections of the PCR - Run data, patient data, check boxes, and patient narrative. What is included in the run data section? - The time the incident was reported, when the unit was notified, when unit arrived and left the scene, when the unit arrived at its destination, and when the transfer of care was made. The emergency call you receive comes from... - The communications center When you are using a radio communications what is appropriate? - Avoiding the use of "please" and "thank you"