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You're at a 4 way stop, another motorist is approaching the intersection from the left. What should you do? - correct answers -You're going to stop, wait for confirmation that they are stopping, then proceed through the intersection. A female was in a motor vehicle collision at an icy intersection. Her head is flex forward and does not appear breathing. What should be your primary concern? - correct answers -Safety of the rescuers Female fell down an embankment. She complained that the wind knocked out others and she has ankle tenderness. As she's loaded in an ambulance she refuses transport. What should you do? - correct answers -Explain the implications of not receiving care You're about to transfer a care report to the emergency room nurse on a male who fell at home with a head lack. What should be brought to their attention? (Elderly male.) - correct answers -Blood thinners
Inspecting ambulance medication supply before a call, what should you do? - correct answers -Make sure you have everything you need, of every drug. You arrive at a hospital, remove your patient from the ambulance. What should you do?
- correct answers -Turn off the ambulance, and lock it. (Most states require a double lock system on pharmacist licenses.) a 45 year old male fell off a ladder while trimming a tree. He is unable to walk, and vomited blood prior to the ems arrival. What should you do? - correct answers - Transport emergently (altered level of consciousness, head injury) Which sector coordinates operation with the staging officer, and routes patients to the hospital? - correct answers -Transportation Officer An industrial accident, dozens of people ran from the building. You see people on the ground , patient, and struggling to breathe. What should you do? - correct answers -You have to set the perimeter A 30 year old female is agitated, hallucinating, while making verbal threats. She refuses transport. Several friends are telling you they will take her to the hospital. What should you do? - correct answers -Place in protective custody by law enforcement (Police) In order to develop problem solving skills, paramedics are advised to do which of the following? - correct answers -Understand that everything will be situational ethical or rehearse ethical one (Ricky's answer) What should you do while interviewing a patient with a language barrier? - correct answers -Attempt nonverbal communication ( pictures, circle, point) What procedure is an acceptable method for serialization of medical equipment? (Special word, serialization) - correct answers -Pressurized steam, steaming A male complains of severe abdominal pain, during assessment he states he is worried about being transported to the hospital. What should you do? - correct answers -Ask about his concerns Homeless guy, hypotensive, he is worried about the cost of an ambulance transporting to the hospital. What should you do? - correct answers -Transport to the closest hospital because he is hypotensive. A 15 year old female injured ankle. Pain is worse today while doing a morning walk. Does not want to go to the hospital. States that her mother is one block away. What should you do? - correct answers -Contact the mother
What's the primary reason to have a professional demeanor while conducting a physical exam? - correct answers -Develop trust Which of the following patient should you consider in-compendent - correct answers -A 35 year old male showing signs of intoxication Which of the following is a situation that allows you to give information about a patient - correct answers -Suspect abuse? Child or elder abuse. (For animal bites, you document the nurse's first and last name, time and where. ECT) How would you secure a patient in the back of an ambulance? - correct answers -At the patient discretion Elderly male getting transferred to nursing facility. After arrival what should you do? - correct answers -Oral report to the receiving nurse Single vehicle crash, on a 3 lane highway, where do you park the ambulance? Engine is blocking the crash already. - correct answers -Past the crash, on the left shoulder ( feet) Start triage: What patient requires immediate transport? - correct answers -40 year old Unconscious person with an open skull fracture and respirations 6. (if you can't breathe, you will eventually die) Male suffered cardiac arrest at church. Several bystanders identify themselves as physicians. Each provides a different way to manage cardiac arrest. What should you do? - correct answers -Follow local standing protocols A 32 year old male injured during a domestic dispute in his home. His house has trash, and smells like rotten food. You hear children playing behind a closed door. The patient refuses transport and threatens to have you arrested if you touch anything. What should you do? - correct answers -have patient sign a refusal and contact law enforcement Women at a concert ask EMS for an ice pack for her son, son's arm is swollen and deformed in multiple places. She advises you she will transport the child to the hospital. What should you do? - correct answers -Ask to evaluate and obtain a legal refusal Male crashes car into a tree, he struck his head on the steering wheel. 3 ft intrusion in front of the car. He is still in the car alert and anxious. What should you do? - correct answers -Deactivate the airbag system The nature of mass gatherings often necessitates deviations. What is an acceptable deviation? - correct answers -Hypoglycemic An 18 year old male, deep laceration in both wrists. Multiple suicidal attempts. At the hospital, they place him in front of an exit door. What should you tell the staff? - correct
answers -Notify them of a possible flight risk. Talk to the space, and tell them thats probably not a good idea 12 lead ecg acquired in the field with a real patient is used for education purposes. What should be removed from the print out? - correct answers -Ecg identification number Unknown chemical gas, what level of protection do the first personnel wear? - correct answers -Level A (Big suit) Which action demonstrates a paramedic's knowledge during a crime investigation? - correct answers -Moving the coffee table and tell the cops later Police officer stopped you for speeding, you tell her that you are a paramedic and you should only receive a verbal warning. What type of behavior is this? - correct answers - Unethical What is your priority as an incident commander at a MCI? - correct answers -Safety of all your personal. (You disregard your own safety, main goal is your personal's safety) Infection control. Cleaning the ambulance after a trauma call. Your arm brushes against a bloody sheet, after washing your hands. What should you do? - correct answers - Report to your supervision, and fill out a exposure follow up paperwork Male is being treated for fractured femur. Patient requested pain med. Your patient ( years of experience) refuses to give pain medication. What should you do? - correct answers -Suggest an appropriate dosage of pain medications. (everyone has a bad day don't immediately run to the supervisor) A toxic cloud is reported to an industrial building after workers have been placed in a safe place, a bunch of EMS personnel are complaining they have been exposed too. What should you do? - correct answers -Contact incident commander When treating a gunshot victim, what should you do with the clothing? - correct answers -Perceive the bullet holes. Toddler with a fever. You notice small round marks, and linear contusion on the back. Parents tell you they tried coining to reduce fever. What should you do? - correct answers -Document At a large event, several people show signs of organophosphate poisoning. What should you do? - correct answers -Set up a command post, and ensure scene safety An observer is riding with a crew. When you encounter a patient with active TB. What should you do? - correct answers -Ask the observer to stay in the front of the ambulance
When backing an ambulance out of a station base. Your partner hits a pallor and gets put on driving probation. What should you do? - correct answers -Provide an objective report 72 year old woman fell, hip injury. Second floor of hold. What device should you use to move her down the stairs? - correct answers -Scoop stretcher What should you do after completing duties in the treatment area at an MCI? - correct answers -Notify command, and return to service Report to treatment officer for further instructors During extrication from a trauma patient, your finger is lacerated from glass. What should you do? - correct answers -Don gloves, and continue treatment. (Cooking show cut themselves and just replaces the gloves) EMS service has no problems with crew members removing the stretcher too rapidly and almost dropping the patients. After completing training. Superviser waits at the number 1 trauma center and watches crew members remove stretchers. - correct answers -Injury Prevention Large number of attendees became sick. Symptoms include salvation, urination, and 2 individuals experience seizures. - correct answers -Nerve agent When dealing with nerve agents, what is the drug for this? - correct answers -Atropine What type of communication should be used when assessing family members? - correct answers -Unbiased questions While awaiting to provide a handoff report to a number, dispatch gives you another call an emt has offered to wait with the patient, - correct answers -Tell dispatch you're still out of service and wait for the nurse.
