Emt stuvia 2023 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Who sets the curriculum for all EMS courses? - ANSWER DOT Provides national standards for EMT testing and certification. - ANSWER National Registery Physician who authorizes/delegates authority to provide medical care in the field. - ANSWER Medical Control Recognition, patient assesment, continued assesment and stabilization in hospital, definitive care. - ANSWER Continuum of Care Types of stress include: - ANSWER Cumulative, post-traumatic stress reaction, eustruss, acute stress, an...

A 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. He is conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. An animal control officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. Your assessment of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap of skin. Distal circulation is adequate and the patient is able to feel and move his fingers. In addition to bleeding control, you should: - ANSWER replace the avulsed flap to its original position. After stopping the burnin...

What is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: - ANSWER 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute What is considered tachycardic for an adult? - ANSWER heart rate more than 100 What is considered bradycardic for an adult? - ANSWER Heart rate less than 60 When is nitroglycerin not advised to be administered? - ANSWER if the systolic blood pressure is less than 100 Where does blood flow after it leaves the left ventricle? - ANSWER it flows to the aortic arch What medication i...

medial - ANSWER toward the midline of the body lateral - ANSWER to the side, away from the midline of the body bilateral - ANSWER on both sides mid-axillary line - ANSWER a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle anterior - ANSWER the front of the body or body posterior - ANSWER the back of the body or body part ventral - ANSWER referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior dorsal - ANSWER referring to the back of the body or the back of...

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 - ANSWER 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)...

EMT Final Practice Fisdap 2023-2024 Questions and Answers (Graded A) EMT Final Practice Fisdap 2023-2024 Questions and Answers (Graded A) EMT Final Practice Fisdap 2023-2024 Questions and Answers (Graded A) A 4-Year-old female tracheostomy pt has pulled out her tracheostomy tube. The opening is partially obstructed with skin. You should A. Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear B. Insert a nasal airway into stoma C. Wipe the area clean and perform mouth to stoma ventilation D. Cut...

Shaken Baby Syndrome can cause which of the following conditions? (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Abdominal bruising (C) Subdural hematoma (D) Lower extremity fracture - ANSWER (C) Subdural hematoma Which law protects an EMT if the EMT acts in good faith, is not negligent, acts within the scope of practice, and does not accept payment for service? (A) implied consent laws. (B) Good Samaritan laws. (C) malfeasance laws. (D) absolute immunity laws. - ANSWER (B) Good Samaritan laws You arri...

During the scene size-up, you should routinely determine all of the following, EXCEPT: A) the mechanism of injury or nature of illness. B) the ratio of pediatric patients to adult patients. C) whether or not additional resources are needed. D) if there are any hazards that will jeopardize safety. - ANSWER Answer: B Rationale: Components of the scene size-up—after taking standard precautions—include determining if the scene is safe for entry, determining the mechanism of injury or nat...

EMT FISDAP EXAM 2 STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECTEMT FISDAP EXAM 2 STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECTEMT FISDAP EXAM 2 STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECTEMT FISDAP EXAM 2 STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT The collective set of regulations and ethical considerations governing the EMT is called: a. duty to act b. scope of practice c. advanced directives d. good samaritan laws - ANSWER-B Legislation that governs the skills and medical interventions that may be...

C: ask a female EMT to attempt to assess the patient -ANSWERS When you attempt to assess a 22-year-old woman who has been sexually assaulted, she orders you not to touch her. Your MOST appropriate initial action should be to: A: obtain a signed refusal and return to service. B: transport the patient without performing an assessment. C: ask a female EMT to attempt to assess the patient. D: explain to the patient that she must be examined. B: relieving pressure off of the cord by gently pul...