Exam (elaborations)
EMT Readiness Exam (TCC)2023/2024 already graded A+
- Course
- Institution
EMT Readiness Exam (TCC)2023/2024 already graded A+
[Show more]
Content preview
EMT Readiness Exam (TCC)scope of practice - ANSThe range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by EMS
provider
standard of care - ANScare that should be provided for any level of training, what is expected of
you
Duty to Act - ANSEMR have duty to provide care while on duty
Negligence - ANSfailure to provide expected standard of care
4 things of negligence - ANSduty of care
breach of duty
causation
damages
Good Samaritan Law - ANSseries of state laws designed to protect care providers if they deliver
care in good faith, to their level of training, and best of abilities
Battery - ANSunlawful physical contact
Assault - ANSverbal threat of harm, no physical contact
Types of consent - ANSExpressed, implied, informed
expressed consent - ANScompetent patient decision to accept care
Implied consent - ANSassumes patient who lacks capacity/competency to provide his own
consent
informed consent - ANSconsent given by patients after informed of care being suggested
prone - ANSface down
supine - ANSface up
Fowler's position - ANSa semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60
degrees
Semi-Fowler's Position - ANSclient lies supine with head of bed elevated approx 30 degrees
and knees may be slightly elevated (about 15 degrees)
, left lateral recumbent position - ANSlaying on left side
Right lateral recumbent position - ANSlaying on right side
tripod position - ANSperson sitting forward with hands on knees
Superior - ANSabove or over top of
Inferior - ANSBelow or toward feet
Lateral - ANSSide of body/away from the midline of the body
Medial - ANStoward the midline
Anterior - ANSfront of the body
Posterior - ANSback of body
Transfer of Care - ANSonly release the patient to personnel with equal or higher medical
training than yourself. Document all steps of this process
body language - ANSCommunication of information through body positions and gestures.
nonverbal communication - ANSbody language, eye contact, and gestures
Lifting techniques - ANSextremity lift- 1 lifts arms/1lifts legs
log roll- move from prone to supine
direct carry- move from bed to stretcher
power lift- lift patient on cot
direct-ground lift- 3 rescuers move from ground to stretcher
body mechanics - ANS-Feet position properly, left with legs not back, bend at knees, keep
weight as close to you as possible (powerlift)
-Clothing drag, blanket drag, shoulder drag, strap drag used for emergent moves
most common cause of airway obstruction - ANSthe tongue; foreign objects or other way
How to open patients airway? - ANShead tilt-chin lift, modified jaw thrust(trauma)
Choking (Airway Obstruction) for ADULT/pediatric(child) - ANSabdominal thrusts; if
unresponsive call 911, CPR, check airway and perform 2 rescue breaths
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Ashley96. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
82191 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now