Consent for Medical Treatment

10 Questions

What type of consent is implied when a patient is unconscious or in the right state of mind and would consent to care?

Implied Consent

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

To provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the lungs

What is the purpose of the head tilt chin lift maneuver?

To open the airways

What is the purpose of the SAMPLE format?

To gather pertinent information for a report

What type of muscle is the heart muscle?

Cardiac muscle

What is the purpose of the APVU assessment?

To determine the patient's level of responsiveness

What is the definition of shock?

A state of collapse of the cardiovascular system

What is the primary cause of stroke?

Blood clots that block the blood supply to the brain

What is the purpose of the MOLST form?

To provide medical orders for life-sustaining treatment

What is the definition of a medical emergency?

An illness or injury that requires immediate attention

Study Notes

Expressed Consent: Patient verbally or nonverbally agrees to treatment, must be of legal age
Informed Consent: Patient understands treatment and allows it to happen
Implied Consent: Implied if conscious person would consent to care
Consent for Minors: Must wait for legal guardian, except in emergency situations
Consent of Mentally Ill: Section 12, danger to self or others, use MOLST form

Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABCs)

Function of Respiratory System: Provide oxygen, remove carbon dioxide
Diaphragm separates chest and abdomen
Head Tilt Chin Lift and Jaw Thrust Maneuver open airways
Oral Airways: For unconscious patients without gag reflex
Signs of Breathing: 12-20 breaths per minute

Arrival on Scene

Perform Visual Survey of Scene
Provide Verbal Picture to Desk Officer
Update EMS with Age, Sex, Level of Responsiveness, ABCs
Use SAMPLE format for reporting

Body Systems

Skeletal System: Support, Structure, Manufacture RBCs, Assist Movement
Types of Muscles: Voluntary, Involuntary, Cardiac
Nervous System: Governs Body Functions
Skin: Protects, Regulates, Transmits

Assessment

APVU: Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
Pupils: Unequal sizes indicate possible stroke, constricted or dilated pupils have specific meanings

Shock

State of Cardiovascular Collapse, inadequate blood delivery to organs
More trauma patients die from shock than any other means

Circulatory System

Functions: Pumps, Pipes, Fluid
Types of Burns: 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree, with corresponding characteristics

Medical Emergencies

Definition: Illness or injury requiring urgent help
Patient feeling unwell, abnormal vital signs
Seizures: Sudden electrical brain impulses
Chest Pain: Stop activity, rest, and use nitro if needed

Cardiac Emergencies

Heart Attack: Complete cessation of heartbeat, use CPR and oxygen
Congestive Heart Failure: Heart failure to pump adequately, congestion in blood vessels
Stroke: Leading cause of brain injury, caused by blood clots, facial droop and arm drift are signs