Medical Control and Drug Administration Protocols Quiz

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What is the purpose of online medical control in EMS?

To obtain approval for medications

To prevent contamination of the patient

To call the base hospital for assistance

To seek guidance during emergency medical situations (correct)

What should be included in the documentation when administering medication?

The time of administration (correct)

The weather condition outside

Patient's favorite color

The type of shoes the patient is wearing

What is the key difference between colloid and crystalloid solutions?

Colloids can cross membranes and alter fluid levels

Crystalloids have high osmolarity compared to colloids

Colloids can carry oxygen while crystalloids cannot

Crystalloids have a short duration of action compared to colloids (correct)

Why should IV access be limited to distal areas of extremities?

Distal areas have straighter veins and fewer bifurcations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a saline lock in IV therapy?

To maintain an active IV site without running fluids through the vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended angle for inserting an IV catheter?

30 degrees Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common sign of vein irritation during IV therapy?

Redness and tenderness along the vein Signup and view all the answers

How can infiltration during IV therapy be defined?

Escape of fluid into surrounding tissue causing edema Signup and view all the answers

"Hypertonic solutions like saline can cause sudden fluid shifts from intravascular space to the cells. What is a potential consequence of this shift?"

Cell dehydration and shrinkage Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of utilizing sterile technique in medical procedures?

To prevent contamination of the patient Signup and view all the answers

Which solution category is known for containing molecules that are too large to pass through capillary membranes?

Hypertonic solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended angle for inserting an IV catheter?

45 degrees Signup and view all the answers

Which vein is commonly cannulated for IV access and is located behind the jaw?

EJ vein Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of vein irritation during IV therapy?

Inflammation of the vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a saline lock in IV therapy?

To maintain an active IV site without fluid administration Signup and view all the answers

What should be done first when changing an IV bag during therapy?

Close the roller clamp to stop flow Signup and view all the answers

What is a common sign of infiltration during IV therapy?

Throbbing pain at the insertion site Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when choosing a site for IV access?

Locating veins with valves and bifurcations Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of crystalloid solutions?

Can cross membranes and alter fluid levels Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of online medical control in EMS?

What should be included in the documentation when administering medication?

What is the key difference between colloid and crystalloid solutions?

Why should IV access be limited to distal areas of extremities?

What is the purpose of a saline lock in IV therapy?

What is the recommended angle for inserting an IV catheter?

Which of the following is a common sign of vein irritation during IV therapy?

How can infiltration during IV therapy be defined?

"Hypertonic solutions like saline can cause sudden fluid shifts from intravascular space to the cells. What is a potential consequence of this shift?"

What is the main purpose of utilizing sterile technique in medical procedures?

Which solution category is known for containing molecules that are too large to pass through capillary membranes?

What is the recommended angle for inserting an IV catheter?

Which vein is commonly cannulated for IV access and is located behind the jaw?

What is a potential consequence of vein irritation during IV therapy?

What is the purpose of a saline lock in IV therapy?

What should be done first when changing an IV bag during therapy?

What is a common sign of infiltration during IV therapy?

What should be avoided when choosing a site for IV access?

What is a key characteristic of crystalloid solutions?

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