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An EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel may accept which of the following DNR instruments as valid? Verbal request from family A. Written non-hospital B. DNR or MOLST form C. Written healthcare proxy D. Written living will - Written ou...

An EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel may accept which of the following DNR instruments as valid? - Written out-of-hospital DNR Implied Consent exists when a patient is suffering from a life-threatening injury or illness and is: - unco...

Medical Control - - MD that can give any order on the scope of their practice -May control assist with questions regarding patient care or if there are complex medical conditions -Can help determine the most appropriate receiving facility Cardiac Arrest--Adult - - 30 compressions to 2 breaths via BVM (30:2) -Switch w/ partner every 2 minutes -Minimize interruptions of CPR -Use airway adjuncts as indicated -Apply AED, resume CPR after defibrillating Cardiac Arrest--Pediatric - 30:2 for si...

The role of the ems provider is to do all of the following EXCEPT: a. Perform primary assessment b. Provide initial resuscitation c. Provide definitive diagnosis d. Package patients for transportation - C As a part of infection control procedures, it is ESSENTIAL that the EMS provider: a. Dispose of all equipment used after each call b. Wash his/her hands after treating each patient c. Wash his/her clothes after each patient contact d. Avoid casual contact with any patients - B Anothe...

The six components of a scene size-up are: - BSI/PPE Scene safety MOI/NOI Number of patients Additional help Spinal considerations The seven components of a primary assessment are: - General impression AVPU Chief complaint/Life threats Airway/Breathing Circulation Decision to transport EMS update

Providing care within the scope of practice would be considered behavior in accordance with: -The sovereign immunity doctrine -Approved protocols -Professional Standards -Institutional Standards - Professional Standards The extent of medical procedures a EMT is authorized to perform is called the: -Medical release -Scope of practice/care -Duty to act -Physician relationship -Skill set - Scope of practice/care Which of the following is the EMT's BEST defense in a lawsuit? -Excellent ...

Which of the following definitions best describes an EMS system? - A system of resources and personnel necessary to provide immediate medical care to patients with sudden or unexpected illness or injury. The first use of ambulances in the United States occurred during the: - Civil War Motorized ambulances were first used by which hospital? - Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago Which landmark paper did the National Academy of Sciences publish in 1966? - "Accidental Death and Disability The N...

Which of the following definitions best describes an EMS system? - A system of resources and personnel necessary to provide immediate medical care to patients with sudden or unexpected illness or injury. The first use of ambulances in the United States occurred during the: - Civil War Motorized ambulances were first used by which hospital? - Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago Which landmark paper did the National Academy of Sciences publish in 1966? - "Accidental Death and Disability The N...

After an EMS call, some crew members begin discussing a recent case with some non-EMS personnel. This is unacceptable behavior because it is: a) A breach of the patient's right to know b) A breach of the patient's privacy and is unethical c) Against the New York State Good Samaritan Law d) Against the principles of patient consent - b) A breach of the patient's privacy and is unethical Which form of consent allows you to treat an unconscious patient? a) Actual consent b) Implied conse...

Providing care within the scope of practice would be considered behavior in accordance with: 1. The sovereign immunity doctrine 2. Approved protocols 3. Professional Standards 4. Institutional Standards - Professional Standards As you lift a patient into the rear of the ambulance, a reporter recognizes the patient as a State Senator. Immediately the press demands to be told what has happened to the senator. You Should: 1. Advise the press that you are unable to comment 2. Deny the patien...

Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, was developed to provide a consensus standard for an occupational safety and health program for the fire service. - NFPA 1500 This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for career and volunteer fire fighters whose duties are primarily structural in nature. - NFPA 1001 At what temperature does steel melt? - Around 1000 Degrees At what temperature does wood off gas - Around 500 degrees A rapid t...

iSTOP Record History (Min/Max) - Min - 6 months Max - 5 years iSTOP required information from pharmacies (12) - 1. Patient Name 2. Patient's Address 3. Patient's DOB 4. Patient's Gender 5. Date Rx was issued 6. Date Rx was dispensed 7. *metric* quantity of CS dispensed 8. Days supply of CS dispensed 9. Name of the prescriber 10. Prescriber DEA number 11. Name *or* NDC of drug dispensed 12. Method of payment Exceptions to PMP-checking requirement for prescribers - 1. Veterinarian...

Facility requirements: The pharmacy must be at least ___ square feet and include a manufacturing, compounding and dispensing area of at least ___ square feet - 300 100 Facility requirements: The pharmacy must be at least __ square feet - 300 Facility requirements: The pharmacy must include a manufacturing, compounding and dispensing area of at least ___ square feet - 100 Equipment requirements: A weighing device sensitive to ___ and metric weights, if needed to use the weighing device - 6m...

What is the experience requirement for a pharmacist with a master of science or PharmD to enter into a collaborative drug therapy practice with a physician? - Minimum 2 years experience with at least 1 year being clinical experience (can be a residency) What is the experience requirement for a pharmacist with a B.S. degree to enter into a collaborative drug therapy practice with a physician? - Must have minimum of 3 years experience within the last 7 years, with at least 1 year being clinic...

What schedule controlled substance are opiates such as Normethadone, Heroin and Nicocodeine? - C-I What schedule controlled substance is LSD? - C-I What schedule controlled substance is THC? - C-I What schedule controlled substance is PCP? - C-I What schedule controlled substance is Methaquolone? - C-I What schedule controlled substance is Ethylestrenol (Maxibolin)? - C-II (NYS) What schedule controlled substance is Fluoxymesterone (Halotestin)? - C-II (NYS) What schedule controlled subs...

what entity regulates the health professions - the state education dept under the direction of the NYS board of regents administers professional regulation thru the office of the professions composition of the NYS board of regents - 17 members elected by the NYS legislature to serve 5 year terms primary function of the NYS board of regents - to supervise educational activities within the state what compensation do members of the board of regents receive for their services - only receive r...

MAST Review - Systolic blood pressure has to be below 50 mm Hg. MAST trousers put pressure on the legs to get more blood to the heart. Another incident is systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg and an unstable pelvic fracture. Which type of consent allows you to treat an unconscious patient? - Implied Consent *IMPORTANT* In anatomic terms, an injury midway down the left forearm would be considered: - Distal to the elbow because it is further away from the shoulder (USE YOUR ARM AND ACTUALLY...

Who has scheduling authority in NYS? - Legislature What types of institutions need registration? - Class 3 or class 3a For CS prescriptions, what is required? - MDD, quantity (numeric and written), prescriber name imprinted, gender, age + other NYS rx requirements Max for buprenorphine for addiction? - Physicians can ONLY prescribe; max 30 life of CS rx? - 30 days how much of a c2 can be dispensed if it's an emergency telephone order? - 5 days max How long must CS records be kept? - 5 y...

Which section of an insurance policy contains language to assist an insurance company in managing morale and moral hazards - The exclusions The funds assessed to be deposited into the NY Special Disability Fund are deposited with? - The Commissioner of Taxation and Finance

What is WOCN Society? - Wound Ostomy or Continence When was WOCN Society founded? - In 1968 How many health care professionals are in WOCN society? - 4,800 What members are included in the WOCN? - RNS, who are experts in WOC and food and nail care Who are WOC Nurses? - Formerly known as Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nurses - Ar RN with BSN or higher degrees What does a WOC nurse specialize in? - In the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, or continence disorders Expert wound care and Chr...