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After an EMS call, some crew members begin discussing a recent case with some non-EMS personnel. This is unacceptable behavior because it is:
Which form of consent allows you to treat an unconscious patient?
Another name for the left lateral position is:
In anatomic terms, an injury midway down the left forearm would be considered:
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If a life-threatening problem is discovered during the Initial Assessment, you should:
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Which of the following is the BEST definition of the term 'auscultation'?
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The 'A' in the mnemonic AVPU as it relates to patient assessment, stands for:
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An unconscious trauma victim responds to painful stimuli in both extremities. The EMS Provider should presume that:
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The purpose of the first set of vital signs is to:
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The alveoli of the lungs are in close contact with the:
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The tubelike anatomical structure that carries air from the throat to the lungs is the:
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An unconscious patient with suspected spinal trauma has an obstruction caused by his tongue. Which of the following procedures is an accepted method for correcting this type of obstruction?
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The patient who makes a crowing noise (stridor) while attempting to inhale has a:
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When performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult patient with a severe airway obstruction, the EMS Provider should place the thumb side of his/her hand against the patient's abdomen:
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You are attempting to ventilate a patient through a stoma and you notice that the patient’s chest does not rise completely. You feel air escaping from the patient's mouth and nose. Your next step should be to:
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A correct statement concerning airway management of a patient who has a suspected spinal cord injury is that:
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When ventilating an infant with inadequate breathing, rescue breaths should be given at a rate of 1 breath every:
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Which of the following organs is MOST SUSCEPTIBLE to damage if you place your hands on the xiphoid process during chest compression?
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You are called to the scene of a drowning. The patient is still in the water and is pulseless and apneic. When should you begin CPR?
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Study Notes
Patient Confidentiality and Ethics
- Discussing a patient's case with non-EMS personnel breaches privacy and ethics, violating patient's confidentiality.
Consent Types
- Implied consent allows treatment of unconscious patients when they cannot communicate their preferences.
Patient Positioning
- The left lateral position is also known as the recovery position, commonly used for unconscious patients.
Anatomical Terms
- An injury midway down the left forearm is considered distal to the left elbow.
Initial Assessment Protocol
- Life-threatening problems discovered during the Initial Assessment should be addressed before completing the assessment.
Auscultation Definition
- Auscultation refers to the act of listening, especially to the sounds made by internal organs.
Patient Assessment Mnemonics
- The "A" in AVPU stands for Alert, part of the patient consciousness assessment acronym.
Trauma Patient Assessment
- An unconscious trauma patient responding to painful stimuli suggests potential spinal injury despite extremity responsiveness.
Purpose of Vital Signs
- The first set of vital signs establishes a baseline for subsequent evaluations and treatment decisions.
Alveoli Function
- Alveoli are closely associated with pulmonary capillaries, facilitating gas exchange.
Airway Structures
- The trachea is the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs.
Managing Airway Obstruction
- For a patient with suspected spinal trauma, thrusting the jaw forward is an effective method to correct tongue obstruction.
Airway Obstruction Sounds
- A crowing noise (stridor) while inhaling indicates severe airway obstruction with poor air exchange.
Abdominal Thrusts Technique
- For severe airway obstruction in adults, the hands should be placed between the navel and the xiphoid process for thrusts.
Ventilation Challenges
- If ventilation through a stoma does not result in chest rise, manually sealing the mouth and nose may help achieve effective ventilation.
Airway Management in Spinal Injury
- In cases of suspected spinal cord injury, it’s critical to manage the airway without shifting the spinal cord, using specialized techniques.
Ventilation Rates for Infants
- Rescue breaths for an infant with inadequate breathing should be given at a rate of one breath every 3 to 5 seconds.
Chest Compressions and Organs
- Placing hands on the xiphoid process during chest compressions risks injury to the liver, which is highly susceptible to damage.
CPR Timing for Drowning Victims
- CPR should begin immediately upon reaching a pulseless and apneic drowning victim in the water after ensuring safety.
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Test your knowledge on ethical considerations and consent protocols in emergency medical services. This quiz covers important scenarios involving patient privacy, consent types, and ethical responsibilities of EMS personnel. Enhance your understanding of the legal and ethical framework guiding EMS practices.
