Nraemt exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Quality Improvement - ANSWER-requires that an organization or system continually evaluates processes and outcomes and takes measures to improve the quality of care continuous quality improvement - ANSWER-emphasizes the organization and systems and processes within that organization rather than emphasizing individuals evidence-based decision-making - ANSWER-best practices based on best evidence implied consent - ANSWER-care is provided in an emergent situation in which the patient is una...

pneumothorax - ANSWER-air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest wall pneumothorax treatment - ANSWER-chest tube signs and symptoms of a pneumothorax - ANSWER-small mild tachycardia and dyspnea. Resp distress for lg pneumothorax along with shallow rapid respirations, dyspnea, air hunger and o2 desaturation. tension pneumothorax - ANSWER-a type of pneumothorax in which air that enters the chest cavity is prevented from escaping signs and symptoms of a tension ...

for consent to be informed, the AEMT must: A. tell the patient where they are being transported. B. explain the risks and benefits of treatment. C. ensure the patient understands the potential cost. D. explain local EMS protocols to the patient - Correct Answer-A. explain the risks and benefits of treatment. even with an EMS certification, your ability to function as an EMT is governed locally by the: A. State health department. B. county health department. C. EMS systems medical director. D...

Signs of placenta previa - ANSWER-painless vaginal bleeding Signs of pulmonary embolism may be similar to those of _____ - ANSWER-pneumonia, MI, pneumothorax AVPU - ANSWER-Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive What is the fraction of inspired oxygen? - ANSWER-21% placenta previa - ANSWER-implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus signs of placenta previa - ANSWER-bleeding in the second or third trimester of pregnancy painless bleeding...

Exam (elaborations) NRAEMT - Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician 1) What is a primary purpose of the modern-day EMS system? A) Provide a means of transport to and from the hospital B) Ensure that all members of society have equal access to hospitals C) Decrease the incidence of death and disability related to injury and illness D) Provide emergency health care services to medically underserved areas C : 1-2 2) Most authorities agree that the modern-day EMS system...

This document provides a table of all the drugs that the AEMT may administer under the statewide EMS protocols in NYS with the exception of fluids (a similar fluid study guide is available). This document contains the following information system, medication name, form, route, action, NYS protocol, drug description, indication, contraindications, precautions, medical control, adult and pediatric dosages, and side effects of each drug in one concise table format for easy studying and review. ...