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A major distinction between a paramedic and an EMT is that the paramedic:
A major distinction between a paramedic and an EMT is that the paramedic:
A paramedic is considered a health care professional, and as such should:
A paramedic is considered a health care professional, and as such should:
A treatment outlined in a study that is rated Class 1 by the American Association should:
A treatment outlined in a study that is rated Class 1 by the American Association should:
Emergency medical dispatchers could provide which of the following instructions to a caller?
Emergency medical dispatchers could provide which of the following instructions to a caller?
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How can the paramedic reduce errors when handing off patients to another medical provider?
How can the paramedic reduce errors when handing off patients to another medical provider?
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If an emergency medical responder is appropriately trained and competent, he or she should be able to:
If an emergency medical responder is appropriately trained and competent, he or she should be able to:
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Why is it important to become involved in a national or state EMS organization?
Why is it important to become involved in a national or state EMS organization?
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Mobile army surgical hospitals (MAS*H) saved thousands of soldiers' lives during the Korean War by:
Mobile army surgical hospitals (MAS*H) saved thousands of soldiers' lives during the Korean War by:
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Performing the functions of a paramedic prior to licensure is lawful.
Performing the functions of a paramedic prior to licensure is lawful.
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What can an EMS provider do to minimize errors when handling and administering medications?
What can an EMS provider do to minimize errors when handling and administering medications?
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What is the goal of continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
What is the goal of continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
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What is the goal of the paramedic when performing patient assessment and care?
What is the goal of the paramedic when performing patient assessment and care?
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What is the priority of the paramedic during the scene management phase of an emergency call?
What is the priority of the paramedic during the scene management phase of an emergency call?
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What question should a paramedic ask when evaluating the credibility of medical research?
What question should a paramedic ask when evaluating the credibility of medical research?
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What should the paramedic do prior to linking medical research and evidence to patient care?
What should the paramedic do prior to linking medical research and evidence to patient care?
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What should the paramedic do when they are unsure about which skill to perform when caring for a patient?
What should the paramedic do when they are unsure about which skill to perform when caring for a patient?
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What step should the paramedic do first when conducting research?
What step should the paramedic do first when conducting research?
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What was a major recommendation made by the 2009 National EMS education Standards for paramedic training?
What was a major recommendation made by the 2009 National EMS education Standards for paramedic training?
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Which of the following is an example of a knowledge-based failure?
Which of the following is an example of a knowledge-based failure?
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Which of the following may be a requirement of paramedics working in hospital-based systems?
Which of the following may be a requirement of paramedics working in hospital-based systems?
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A patient who is visibly anxious starts to panic and says their arm is numb. You understand that sometimes patients subconsciously convert anxiety into bodily dysfunction. You recognize this as which of the following?
A patient who is visibly anxious starts to panic and says their arm is numb. You understand that sometimes patients subconsciously convert anxiety into bodily dysfunction. You recognize this as which of the following?
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At what point should the paramedic remove their medical gloves?
At what point should the paramedic remove their medical gloves?
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Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) would be most appropriate after which of the following situations?
Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) would be most appropriate after which of the following situations?
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If you are in top physical condition and become injured, then you will tend to:
If you are in top physical condition and become injured, then you will tend to:
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Patterns of living that you develop in your youth:
Patterns of living that you develop in your youth:
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The kind of stress that motivates an individual to achieve is called:
The kind of stress that motivates an individual to achieve is called:
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The paramedic should spread their legs how many inches apart when lifting?
The paramedic should spread their legs how many inches apart when lifting?
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Upon arriving at a patient's house, you learn that the patient has an active TB infection. What should you do before treating the patient?
Upon arriving at a patient's house, you learn that the patient has an active TB infection. What should you do before treating the patient?
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Upon arriving on the scene of a vehicle crash, you notice a downed power line lying on the side of the road. What should you do?
Upon arriving on the scene of a vehicle crash, you notice a downed power line lying on the side of the road. What should you do?
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What is the first step when removing medical gloves?
What is the first step when removing medical gloves?
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What is the target heart rate for a 35 y/o man with a resting heart rate of 75 bpm?
What is the target heart rate for a 35 y/o man with a resting heart rate of 75 bpm?
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What should you do prior to lifting a patient?
What should you do prior to lifting a patient?
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What should you do when exposed to a patient's blood or body fluids?
What should you do when exposed to a patient's blood or body fluids?
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When coming into contact with a patient who poses a potential risk of infection to you, what should you do when communicating with other health care providers?
When coming into contact with a patient who poses a potential risk of infection to you, what should you do when communicating with other health care providers?
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When preparing to come into contact with a hostile patient, it is imperative to do which of the following first?
When preparing to come into contact with a hostile patient, it is imperative to do which of the following first?
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When should the paramedic wear a HEPA respirator or N95 mask?
When should the paramedic wear a HEPA respirator or N95 mask?
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When the paramedic observes standard precautions on a call, he or she:
When the paramedic observes standard precautions on a call, he or she:
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Which of the following is a way of buffering bad news until a person can mobilize the resources to deal with that news more effectively?
Which of the following is a way of buffering bad news until a person can mobilize the resources to deal with that news more effectively?
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Which of the following is an example of an aerosol-generating procedure (AGP) that requires the use of appropriate PPE?
Which of the following is an example of an aerosol-generating procedure (AGP) that requires the use of appropriate PPE?
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Which of the following statements regarding stress is correct? The way one person reacts to stress may differ significantly from another person's reaction.
Which of the following statements regarding stress is correct? The way one person reacts to stress may differ significantly from another person's reaction.
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A specific action intended to improve health and safety outcomes is called:
A specific action intended to improve health and safety outcomes is called:
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According to the Haddon matrix, which of the following is an example of a pre-event strategy used to prevent injury in a child who is riding in a motor vehicle?
According to the Haddon matrix, which of the following is an example of a pre-event strategy used to prevent injury in a child who is riding in a motor vehicle?
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Compared to adults, children have thinner skin.
Compared to adults, children have thinner skin.
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From an injury prevention standpoint, the term 'intervention' is defined as?
From an injury prevention standpoint, the term 'intervention' is defined as?
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The leading cause of kidney failure in Americans 20 years of age and older is:
The leading cause of kidney failure in Americans 20 years of age and older is:
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Upon arriving on the scene of a bicycle accident, you assess the child's injuries before loading them in the ambulance. En route, you clean and dress the patient's wound on their left arm and splint the arm. What step have you taken that would be considered secondary injury prevention?
Upon arriving on the scene of a bicycle accident, you assess the child's injuries before loading them in the ambulance. En route, you clean and dress the patient's wound on their left arm and splint the arm. What step have you taken that would be considered secondary injury prevention?
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When caring for a patient who has experienced minor injuries in a car accident, you learn that they weren't wearing their seatbelt. When is the best time for a teachable moment?
When caring for a patient who has experienced minor injuries in a car accident, you learn that they weren't wearing their seatbelt. When is the best time for a teachable moment?
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When comparing the number and nature of medical cases with the expected volume of calls for the community at a given time, an EMS agency is using which strategy?
When comparing the number and nature of medical cases with the expected volume of calls for the community at a given time, an EMS agency is using which strategy?
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When defining an injury problem in your community, it is important to determine:
When defining an injury problem in your community, it is important to determine:
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When designing awareness campaigns on injury and illness prevention, it is critical for the paramedic to work closely with which of the following organizations or groups of people?
When designing awareness campaigns on injury and illness prevention, it is critical for the paramedic to work closely with which of the following organizations or groups of people?
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When developing a public health project in your community, it is important to start the project with:
When developing a public health project in your community, it is important to start the project with:
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When organizing a community illness or injury program, you should first:
When organizing a community illness or injury program, you should first:
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When providing a wellness check in the home of an older patient, you notice that their medications are in unmarked containers. What should you do?
When providing a wellness check in the home of an older patient, you notice that their medications are in unmarked containers. What should you do?
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When using the Haddon matrix, which action would EMS perform in the pre-event phase of an event?
When using the Haddon matrix, which action would EMS perform in the pre-event phase of an event?
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Which of the following is an example of a passive intervention?
Which of the following is an example of a passive intervention?
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Which of the following is an example of an appropriate teachable moment?
Which of the following is an example of an appropriate teachable moment?
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Which of the following is an example of secondary injury prevention?
Which of the following is an example of secondary injury prevention?
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Which of the following would you categorize as an unintentional injury?
Which of the following would you categorize as an unintentional injury?
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With regard to injury prevention, effective educational techniques include which of the following?
With regard to injury prevention, effective educational techniques include which of the following?
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You arrive at a home where a child ingested a handful of their parent's antidepressant medications. What primary prevention measure might have helped to prevent this situation?
You arrive at a home where a child ingested a handful of their parent's antidepressant medications. What primary prevention measure might have helped to prevent this situation?
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Study Notes
Paramedic vs. EMT
- Paramedics possess advanced pharmacologic skills, distinguishing them from EMTs.
- Paramedics are health care professionals who must meet social expectations on and off duty.
Medical Research and Patient Care
- Treatment rated Class 1 by the American Association is recommended for practice.
- When evaluating medical research, a key question is if the research was peer-reviewed.
- Paramedics must ensure the quality of evidence supports changes in patient care protocols.
Patient Assessment and Treatment
- Minimize errors during patient handoff by providing written and verbal reports of assessment and treatment.
- Prioritization of patient needs is essential based on injury severity during assessment and care.
Safety and Legal Considerations
- Performing paramedic functions without licensure is unlawful.
- Ensure safety for patients, crew, and bystanders during emergency call management.
- Remove medical gloves before driving the ambulance.
Organizational Involvement
- Join national or state EMS organizations to influence the future direction of emergency medical services.
Stress and Psychological Factors
- Conversion hysteria occurs when anxiety manifests as a physical symptom.
- Eustress is motivating and drives individuals toward goals.
- Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) is vital after coworker injuries.
Lifting and Patient Handling
- When lifting, paramedics should keep legs about 15 inches apart for stability.
- Always inform the patient of the planned movements before lifting.
Infection Control
- Use a HEPA respirator or N95 mask when caring for patients with tuberculosis or contagious illnesses.
- Acknowledge that all bodily fluids are potentially infectious while observing standard precautions.
Injury Prevention Strategies
- The leading cause of kidney failure in Americans over 20 is diabetes.
- Pre-event strategies for injury prevention include reducing high-risk driving times.
- Passive interventions, like developing child-resistant medication bottles, aim to prevent injuries.
Communicable Diseases and Scene Safety
- Ask patients with active TB to wear surgical masks before providing treatment.
- Mark hazard zones around downed power lines at accident scenes.
Community Health Initiatives
- Start public health projects with small, attainable goals and identify a coordinator for the initiative.
- Work closely with public health agencies when designing injury prevention campaigns.
Educational Techniques
- Effective educational methods for injury prevention include behavioral feedback and teachable moments, promoting immediate learning after incidents.
Medication Safety
- Inform patients about the dangers of storing medications in unmarked containers to prevent misuse.
- Locking medicine cabinets can prevent unintentional ingestion of harmful substances by children.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts related to paramedics and EMTs with this flashcard quiz covering Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Each card presents a question and definition to enhance your understanding of the roles and responsibilities in emergency medical services.
