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A driver involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash will MOST likely experience serious injuries or death if he or she: Select one: A. experiences multiple impacts. B. is ejected or partially ejected. C. is wearing only a lap belt. D. remains within the vehicle. - ANS B. is ejected or partially ejected. According to the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), an adult trauma patient should be transported to the highest level of trauma center if he or she: S...

involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash will MOST likely experience serious injuries or death if he or she: a. is wearing only a lap belt b. experienced multiple impacts c. remains within the vehicle d. is ejected or partially ejected - ANS d. is ejected or partially ejected According to the American College or Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), an adult trauma patient should be transported to the highest level of trauma center is he or she: a. was involved in a mot...

Passenger safety mechanism - ANS Complications of serious head trauma - ANS Subdural hematoma Epidural hematoma Intracerebral hemorrhage Subarachnoid hemorrhage Layers of skin - ANS Epidermis- outer layer, tough Dermis- inner layer, contains hair follicles, sweat glands and sebaceous glands Subcutaneous tissue Systemic vs Pulmonary vessel circuit - ANS systemic- moves blood between the heart and rest of the body pulmonary- moves blood between...

When can patients withdraw their consent from treatment? - ANS 1. Anytime as long as they are competent. Every competent adult 2. Have to sign AMA However, if they refuse to sign you need to get a witness that is not an EMT Who will your skills and duties be compared to as an EMT? - ANS The standard of care of an EMT will be compared to how a person with similar training, equipment, and location would act in the same situation Define negligence. What would be an exa...

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - ANS D. As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the transport time to the hospital. - ANS A. N...

Helicopters, how to gain access, etc. - ANS In order to gain access to a helicopter, you must notify your dispatcher. Explain to the dispatcher where it looks safe enough to land. Lifting patients, from floor to chair, etc. - ANS 1. Secure the patient with straps, at minimum use a lap belt at the hips and strap around the chest. 2. One provider at the head and one at the foot end. The provider at the head will give directions to coordinate the lift and movement. 3. When re...

The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the: - ANS state office of EMS Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? - ANS The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. Which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge based failure? - ANS An EMT administered the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug. An ...

__________ rays easily penetrate through the human body and require lead or several inches of concrete to prevent penetration. A. Neutron B. Beta C. Gamma D. Alpha - ANS C. Gamma After eating at a local restaurant, a 20-year-old male complains of blurred vision, difficulty speaking, and difficulty breathing. He is conscious; however, his respirations are profoundly labored and produce minimal tidal volume. You should: A. position him supine and elevate his legs. B. apply oxygen...

What is PPE? - ANS Personal Protective Equipment If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? - ANS Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - ANS Wear a gown and double gloves What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease transmission? - ANS Wear vinyl or latex gloves...

Protocols - ANS Protocols: described in a comprehensive guide delineating the EMT's scope of practice (what you can/can't do) Standing order - ANS Standing Order: part of protocols and designate what the EMT is required to do for a specific complaint or condition (what you are required to do in a specific incident & what you are already given permission to do) providers are not required to consult medical direction before implementing standing orders (b/c they already hav...