10 Questions
What type of consent is implied when a person would consent to care if they were conscious or in the right state of mind?
Implied Consent
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
To provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the lungs and red blood cells
What does the head tilt chin lift maneuver do?
Open airways
What is the name of the form being transitioned to in Massachusetts for Medical orders for Life-Sustaining treatment?
MOLST
What does the skeletal system do?
Provide structure and support
What is the purpose of the SAMPLE format?
To report patient information
What is shock?
A state of collapse of the cardiovascular system
What is a leading cause of brain injury in adults?
Stroke
What is the facial droop a sign of?
Stroke
What is a medical emergency?
An illness or injury that requires immediate attention
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
This quiz covers the basics of consent for treatment, including types of consent, patient rights, and consent for minors. Learn about expressed, informed, and implied consent.
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