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What type of consent is implied when a patient is unconscious or in the right state of mind and would consent to care?
What type of consent is implied when a patient is unconscious or in the right state of mind and would consent to care?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the purpose of the head tilt chin lift maneuver?
What is the purpose of the head tilt chin lift maneuver?
What is the purpose of the SAMPLE format?
What is the purpose of the SAMPLE format?
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What type of muscle is the heart muscle?
What type of muscle is the heart muscle?
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What is the purpose of the APVU assessment?
What is the purpose of the APVU assessment?
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What is the definition of shock?
What is the definition of shock?
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What is the primary cause of stroke?
What is the primary cause of stroke?
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What is the purpose of the MOLST form?
What is the purpose of the MOLST form?
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What is the definition of a medical emergency?
What is the definition of a medical emergency?
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Study Notes
Consent for Treatment
- 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
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This quiz covers the different types of consent for medical treatment, including expressed, informed, and implied consent, as well as consent for minors.
