Questions and Answers
Mutual aid agreements for EMS are required by which of the following?
End tidal CO2 must be charted when an I-Gel is used.
True
From the options below, select the proper way to notify dispatch you are en route.
What do the letters in SOAP stand for?
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Ambulance checks are done _____ at the beginning of the shift.
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List the landmarks for the following directions:
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What sides of the street are the 4 digit addresses on?
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What sides of the street are the 3 digit addresses on?
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Who is in charge of and responsible for all patient care activities on a given scene?
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An EMT-B may insert an I-Gel for which of the following patients?
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Dispatch occurs on which of the following talk groups?
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List at least 10 pieces of equipment in the blue bag.
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Long backboards can be found in the _____
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List at least 4 devices that can be used to lift or move a patient.
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If it's not in your report _____
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Spelling and grammar are not important when writing your patient care report, as long as you understand what you are trying to say.
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What does CQI stand for?
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When the entire EMS system is in disaster mode, we may respond to other districts in the county, even if it leaves our district without staffing.
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Who regulates an EMT's activities after initial certification?
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Who is responsible for providing the best possible patient care to our community?
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Who is the MCEMSS medical director?
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Another word for liability is _____
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Upon arrival to the scene, state dispatch A-21, wait for response. Then state simply _____
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Describe in detail how you would notify dispatch that you are en route to St. Mary's hospital code 3.
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What must be done prior to leaving the scene to go en route to the hospital?
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Oxygen delivery devices are located:
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When a patient is on the gurney, the gurney should be moved backwards so the patient cannot see where she/he is going. This helps to reduce anxiety for the patient.
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Blood glucose is to be checked and charted in _____
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What is the process from a 911 call to the first 12 lead ECG?
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Study Notes
EMS Academy Final Flashcards Study Notes
- Mutual aid agreements for EMS should be established with MCEMSS.
- End tidal CO2 monitoring is mandatory when utilizing an I-Gel.
- Proper notification to dispatch en route is achieved by stating, “Dispatch A-21, then wait for response, simply state en route.”
SOAP Format
- SOAP stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
Daily Procedures
- Ambulance checks need to be conducted every day at the start of the shift.
Address Landmark Reference
- North: I-70 / Bookcliffs
- South: Colorado River
- East: Grand Mesa
- West: Utah
Address Sides
- 4-digit addresses are located on the North and South sides of streets.
- 3-digit addresses are found on the East and West sides of streets.
Scene Responsibility
- The highest trained individual on-scene is responsible for patient care activities.
I-Gel Insertion
- EMT-Bs are permitted to insert an I-Gel during cardiac arrest situations.
Dispatch Communication
- Dispatch occurs on the 1 Fire Dispatch talk group.
Equipment
- Long backboards are stored in the rear most compartment on the passenger's side.
Patient Handling Devices
- Various devices can be utilized for lifting or moving patients, details to be determined.
Report Necessities
- If it’s not documented in your report, it is considered as if it did not happen.
Report Writing Standards
- Spelling and grammar are important in patient care reports; clarity is vital.
Continuous Quality Improvement
- CQI stands for Continuous Quality Improvement.
Disaster Response Protocol
- In disaster scenarios, EMS may assist other districts even at the risk of depleting their own staffing.
EMT Regulation
- An EMT's activities post-initial certification are regulated by the State of Colorado.
Community Patient Care Responsibility
- Providing optimal patient care in the community is a collective responsibility.
Medical Director Information
- The current medical director at MCEMSS is Dr. Hall.
Liability Terminology
- An alternative term for liability is responsibility.
Scene Notification Procedure
- Upon arrival at a scene, notify dispatch with, “A-21, wait for response, then state simply on scene.”
Hospital Transport Procedure
- Before leaving for the hospital, the trip odometer must be reset to 0.0.
Oxygen Delivery Location
- Oxygen delivery devices can be found in the green O2 bag and the passenger side compartment at ceiling level.
Patient Gurney Positioning
- Moving the gurney backward so the patient cannot see where they are going does not help reduce anxiety; this statement is false.
Blood Glucose Documentation
- Blood glucose levels must be checked and documented in 100% of cases.
Emergency Response Timing
- Details regarding the timing from a 911 call to the first 12-lead ECG were not provided.
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