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National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. -provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -unify EMS providers under a single medical director -facilitate a national EMS labor group -reduce expenses at the local and state levels - Answer Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____. -HIPAA -CQI -APGAR -DCAP - Answer HIPAA ...

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 performed by the EMT is: a. standardized (uniform) throughout the country b. different from state to state c. standardized for regions within a state d. governed by the US Department of Transportation - Answer B When the EM...

When caring for a patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to: A. Let the hospital staff retrieve the patient's medical records, which should show a list of his or her current medications B. Send the patient's medications to the hospital with a family member or other person who will safeguard them. C. Document the medications on your patient care report, but leave them at home so they do not get misplaced. D. Take all of the patient's medications with you to the hospital and d...

Manually stabilize the spine - Answer A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her forehead. You should Watch for chest rise - Answer Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? back blows and abdominal thrusts - Answer A 10 month old pt has a partial foreign body obstruction due to a piece of hot dog. She is cyanotic and has minimal air movement. Your treatment should include Monitor vital signs and transpo...

92 year old female complains of a headache and trouble breathing. She is on home oxygen. She speaks in 2-3 word sentences. What is the most important question you should ask her? a. How many liters of home oxygen are you normally on? b. which medications do you take? c. are you allergic to any medications? d. when did you become short of breath - Answer d. when did you become short of breath You have attached an AED to a 42 year old female who is apneic and pulseless. The AED prompts you....

A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her forehead. You should Assess her airway Check for a pulse Obtain consent to treat Manually stabilize the spine - Answer Manually stabilize the spine Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? Watch for chest rise Apply a pulse oximeter Check for capillary refill Examine the skin color - Answer Watch for chest rise A 10 month old pt has a partial foreign bo...

36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect? - Answer Pelvic inflammatory disease Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about? - Answer The smell of acetone on breath 45 year old is 34 weeks complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect? - Answer Preeclampsia A 10 m...

A construction worker has a metal rod impaled in his right forearm. Assessment of the injury indicates heavy bleeding from around the impaled object. What should you do first? - Answer Apply direct pressure around the rod Another crew has called for your assistance in extricating an obese male with a nosebleed from a third-floor bedroom. As you enter the room, which observation indicates proper management of the patient's condition? - Answer The patient is sitting upright, leaning forward, w...

scope of practice - Answer The range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by EMS provider standard of care - Answer care that should be provided for any level of training, what is expected of you Duty to Act - Answer EMR have duty to provide care while on duty Negligence - Answer failure to provide expected standard of care 4 things of negligence - Answer duty of care breach of duty causation damages Good Samaritan Law - Answer series of state laws designed to...