Emergency Medical Services Quiz

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What is NOT a role of the EMS Provider?

Perform Primary Assessment

Package patients for transportation

Provide definitive diagnosis (correct)

Provide initial resuscitation

How should an unconscious overdose patient be transported to a hospital?

Seated, with head tilted back and legs elevated

On his/her back, with feet elevated

On his/her side (correct)

Face down, with head elevated

Which piece of equipment is specifically designed for removing patients from heights?

Full spine board

D-ring stretcher

Stokes basket (correct)

Splint frame stretcher

The prehospital care report (PCR) is considered to be what type of document?

A matter of public record (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which law establishes the certification level for EMS providers in New York State?

General Municipal Law (B) Signup and view all the answers

If consent is refused by a conscious and mentally competent adult, treatment cannot proceed without what?

A court order (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario where a mother and father disagree on medical care for a child, what should the EMS provider do?

Continue care of the girl in her mother’s presence and notify police (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of a full spine board in EMS?

Stabilization for patients with traumatic injuries (A) Signup and view all the answers

Providing care within the scope of practice would be considered to be in accordance with which of the following?

Professional conduct (A) Signup and view all the answers

What action should an EMS provider take when an accident victim who is a minor has a brachial artery injury and the parents are not present?

Presume that parental consent is implied and proceed with treatment (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the case of a patient with a Non-Hospital DNR order who is unable to communicate, what is the appropriate action to take?

Explain to the neighbor that a DNR prevents the patient from being treated and suggest contacting the issuing physician (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many liters of blood does an adult male weighing 150 lb have in his body, approximately?

6 liters (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which DNR instrument is accepted as valid by EMS personnel in New York State?

Written nonhospital DNR (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical term that is the opposite of distal?

Proximal (D) Signup and view all the answers

The alveoli of the lungs are in close contact with which of the following?

Pulmonary capillaries (D) Signup and view all the answers

The trachea is responsible for transporting air from the throat to the lungs. Which term specifically describes this structure?

Trachea (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the smooth glistening membranous sac surrounding each lung called?

Pleura (C) Signup and view all the answers

The oropharyngeal airway is most appropriately used for which kind of patient?

Unconscious patient with an upper airway obstruction (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

EMS Provider Responsibilities

EMS providers perform primary assessments, initial resuscitation, and package patients for transport.
They are NOT responsible for providing definitive diagnoses.

Transporting Unconscious Overdose Patients

Unconscious overdose patients should be transported on their side to maintain an open airway and prevent choking.

Equipment for Patient Rescue

A Stokes basket is specifically designed for removing patients from heights or transferring them over rough terrain and rubble.

Prehospital Care Report (PCR)

PCRs are part of the patient's hospital chart, making them legal records but not public records.
They can be utilized in court as admissible documents.

Certification and Legal Framework

New York State law that establishes EMS provider certification is found in the General Municipal Law.

Treatment of a conscious and mentally competent adult cannot proceed without consent, which cannot be substituted by family, police, or medical control.

In conflicts between parents over treatment, continue care with the consent of the informed parent and notify authorities if necessary.

Legal Compliance in Scope of Practice

Providing care within the scope of practice aligns with state law and professional conduct standards.

In emergencies involving minors, parental consent is presumed to be implied, allowing the provider to proceed with necessary treatment.

In the presence of a DNR order, treatment should be directed through compliant actions with local laws, respecting the patient's wishes and consulting the issuing physician if needed.

Blood Volume in Adults

An adult male weighing 150 lbs typically has approximately 6 liters of blood in the body.

Valid DNR Instruments

Accepted valid DNR instruments include written nonhospital DNRs as per New York State guidelines.

Anatomical Terms

The opposite of distal is proximal, indicating positions on the body.

Respiratory System Anatomy

Alveoli in the lungs are closely associated with pulmonary capillaries for gas exchange.
The trachea is the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs.
The pleura is the membrane that surrounds each lung, protecting it.

Oropharyngeal Airway Usage

The oropharyngeal airway is most effectively used in unconscious patients with upper airway obstructions.

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Test your knowledge of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with this quiz. It covers critical aspects such as the roles of EMS providers and handling specific patient situations. Perfect for students and professionals looking to refresh their understanding of EMS protocols.