EMT: Chapters 1-4 Review Test Study-Guide Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions

EMT: Chapters 1-4 Review Test Study-Guide Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions Scope of practice Outlines the care you are legally able to provide for the patient Medical Director Develops protocols and standing orders Online Telephone/ radio communication Offline Standing orders/ protocols YOU. Maintain, update and expand you knowledge skills. Who's responsibility is it for you to continue training Determine whether it is safe to proceed Determine whether additional resources are needed Identify the initial approach to mitigate the emergency Establishing scene safety In all states health care providers are allowed to give emergency care Taking care of a minor without a parent on scene Emancipated minor Person who is not 18 but has the same legal rights as an adult Parent, married, armed service 150 hours How many hours of training to be an EMT AEMT 200-400 Paramedic 1,000- 1,300 Eliminate/minimize stressors Change partners to avoid negativity or hostile personality Change work hours Change the work environments Cut back on overtime Regular physical exercise Slow deep breathing Professional counseling Meditation Expand social support system Stretching/ yoga Limit caffeine/ alcohol/ tobacco How to deal with Stress Verbal statments How to transfer patients/ patient care over Avoiding legal issues Patient care report importance Medical control What allows EMT's to give medications to patients Governmental immunity- applies to EMS systems that are operated by municipalities or other governmental entities. Also patient care reports, records and documentation of every action you performed and the type of care your treated. How do we prevent ourselves from getting in trouble with the law Thin inner layer (transport layer)- pulls moisture away from your skin, keeping you dry and warm ( Ex: underwear, wool0 Thermal Middle layer ( Insulation)- bulkier material, polyester pile Outer Layer- resist chilling winds and wet conditions, such as rain sleet, snow. Must include: zippers How to keep yourself warm in cold environments Hold radio 2- 3 inches from mouth Wait one second before talking Ways to improve radio communications Originated in WW1- ww2- Korean conflict True origin: 1966- accidental Death and Disability: THe Neglected Disease of Modern Society Revealed poor prehospital care History of EMS Report immediately How to treat suspected abuse Themselves/ scene safety #1 priority of EMT