EMT Exam #1 (chapters 1-11) Questions with accurate answers, rated A+

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EMT Exam #1 (chapters 1-11) Questions with accurate answers, rated A+ What are the four levels of EMS? - ✔✔-EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic How many bones make up the face? - ✔✔-14 What is the ... only movable facial bone? - ✔✔-Mandible Where is the radial pulse found? - ✔✔-Wrist Who can use an AED? - ✔✔-Anyone, but if a medical provider need to be certified in CPR/AED What is the scope of practice for EMRs? - ✔✔-Use basic airway, ventilation/oxygen therapy devices, takes vital signs, provides stabilization of sine, suspected extremity injuries, eye irrigation, bleeding control, emergency moves, CPR, AED, emergency childbirth care What is the scope of practice for EMTs? - ✔✔-Same as EMR, but can also provide basic emergency care and transport, advanced oxygen therapy, ventilation equipment, pulse oximetry, use of automatic blood pressure monitoring equipment, and limited medication administration What is the difference between a paramedic-advanced patient assessment and a patient assessment? - ✔✔-Paramedic= diagnosis, EMT=assess/observe What are the safety steps for an EMT? - ✔✔-1. You are not able to help the patient if you are also injured. 2. Wear proper PPE, including eye protection , masks (HEPA, N95), disposable gloves, gowns. 3. Wash hands 10-15 seconds, remove all jewelry. 4. If uniform is contaminated, remove, bag and label the item, wash in warm water for 25 minutes. Also, take a hot shower. 5. Dispose all contaminated gloves, and other materials in the hazardous materials bag. What is continuing education? - ✔✔-Refresher courses and education to reinforce, update, and expand your knowledge and skills. What is Quality Improvement (QI)? - ✔✔-This is internal/external reviews to ensure the highest quality care. Tole of an EMT is to document carefully, perform reviews/audits, obtain feedback, maintain equipment, participate in continuing education, maintain skills. What is the most minimal PPE for calls for an EMT? - ✔✔-Gloves When do you use the jaw-thrust maneuver? - ✔✔-When you suspect a spinal injury. Where are your hands placed on a jaw-thrust maneuver? - ✔✔-Thumbs on maxilla, and other fingers along jaw line to then thrust the mouth open. Who can be a medical director? - ✔✔-A physician who is legally responsible for the clinical and patient care aspects of the EMS systems. Every emergency medical service must have a medical director in order to provide any level of prehospital care. What are standard precautions? - ✔✔-Gloves, and hand washing, HEPA or N95 make for TB. Gown if lots of blood. What are the importances of proper hand washing? - ✔✔-1. Prevents spread of infection 2. Wash your hands even if you're wearing gloves 3. If jewelry was infect,d remove it. Clean it w/ soap and water separately. What is the proper PPE for calls? - ✔✔-Gloves, eye protection. Wear glows and masks when necessary. What are the 2 immunizations that are needed annually as an EMT? - ✔✔-1. TB skin test 2. Flu shot What are the stages of grieving? - ✔✔-1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance What is a pathogen? - ✔✔-A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease. What are the standards of care for the EMT? - ✔✔-1. Did the EMT provide the right assessment and emergency care for the patient? 2. Did the EMT perform the assessment and emergency care properly? When do you begin CPR? - ✔✔-Pulseless and apneic What is a DNR? - ✔✔-A DNR must be reissued annually, MUST be signed and in KS will have a red border around the document What is a living will? - ✔✔-This document explains the standard of care or to what lengths care will be provided to a dying patient. What is a chief complaint? - ✔✔-The reason the patient called 911 What steps must be done to add an addendum to a patient care report (PCR)? - ✔✔-Write the note, date it, sign it What is the most common threat to females ages 20-40? - ✔✔-MVCs What is the most common threat to females ages 40-60? - ✔✔-Cancer [Show More]

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