ePCR Refusals and Lift Assists Protocol Quiz
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What action should EMS laptops undergo each morning according to the text?

  • Restart (correct)
  • Hibernate
  • Shutdown
  • Standby

    • When should ePCRs for refusals or lift assists be completed?

  • After the end of a shift
  • During any shift
  • Before the end of a shift (correct)
  • At the start of a shift

    • What does the CAD dispatch server create when providing mutual-aid to another community scene?

  • EMS ePCR (correct)
  • Incident log
  • Patient survey
  • Fire report

    • When should you not use the 'open' PCR according to the text?

    <p>When dispatched for subsequent calls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should contact RFD dispatch to request a new 'ticket' for a call?

    <p>Paramedic-in-Charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be documented in the Narrative Elements for Adult Refusals, according to the text?

    <p>Patient's legal and mental competence to refuse medical care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In EMS reports, what is CMS related to?

    <p>Spinal motion restriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the EMS Documentation Outline should include patient complaints directly quoted if possible?

    <p>Chief Complaint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in SAMPLE information as appropriate in EMS reports?

    <p>Allergies and medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is documented after Spinal Motion Restriction in the EMS Documentation Outline?

    <p>CMS prior to and after splinting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded under Hospital Contact in EMS reports?

    <p>The mode of communication used for hospital contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following instances can a step-parent authorize consent for treatment and transport of a minor?

    <p>If the step-parent is a legal guardian of the minor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can a minor consent for and refuse treatment and transport?

    <p>Ages 14-17 as per EHEMSS Refusal Policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a condition under which a minor can consent for and refuse treatment and transport?

    <p>Being a high school graduate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a valid criterion for a minor to consent for and refuse treatment and transport?

    <p>Having a medical insurance policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a step-parent has not legally adopted the minor, what must they possess to authorize medical care for the minor?

    <p>A written document from the parent or legal guardian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be documented in the narrative elements for minor refusals?

    <p>Key points of an adult refusal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the SOAP format, under subjective data, what should be included?

    <p>Past medical history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the assessment data in the manual refer to?

    <p>The paramedic's clinical impression based on subjective and objective data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is part of the 'objective data' section in the SOAP format?

    <p>Physical exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be documented about the Medical Control Physician in minor refusals?

    <p>Their name or number for follow-up questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be documented as part of the plan of patient management?

    <p>Appropriate SOP for patient care &amp; treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protocol if a patient is exhibiting violent tendencies prior to transport?

    <p>The ambulance driver should inform the RFD dispatch to request assistance from the police officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the RN sign the patient care report (pcr) if the patient is unable to sign?

    <p>If the patient is unable to sign due to lack of competency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be documented on the pcr if a patient refuses to sign and won't be transported?

    <p>A statement indicating 'Refused'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should the officer be present in the patient-care area of the ambulance during transport?

    <p>When the patient is aggressive towards public safety personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken by the ambulance driver if assistance from a police officer is needed?

    <p>Stop the ambulance and inform RFD dispatch to request assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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