You are transporting a critical trauma patient to the hospital. As you approach a railroad crossing, the gates are down and the lights are flashing. You see a long train approachin... You are transporting a critical trauma patient to the hospital. As you approach a railroad crossing, the gates are down and the lights are flashing. You see a long train approaching. You should... You are going to help in the self-administration of an MDI in a patient with COPD that has a prescribed inhaler. If the EMT provides this care without first contacting medical direction, what kind of protocols is he employing? You are responding to a medical emergency. Which of the following actions is considered unsafe while driving the ambulance?
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The question involves a scenario where a critical trauma patient is being transported, and the responder must decide how to proceed safely when a train is approaching a railroad crossing. It also touches on protocols in emergency medical situations, specifically regarding the self-administration of medication by patients and safety considerations while responding to emergencies.
Answer
1. Wait for the train. 2. Standing orders are employed. 3. Avoid unsafe driving practices.
- You should wait for the train to pass and the gates to lift. 2. The EMT is employing standing orders or offline medical direction by assisting with the inhaler without contacting medical direction. 3. Unsafe actions include speeding excessively or ignoring traffic laws.
Answer for screen readers
- You should wait for the train to pass and the gates to lift. 2. The EMT is employing standing orders or offline medical direction by assisting with the inhaler without contacting medical direction. 3. Unsafe actions include speeding excessively or ignoring traffic laws.
More Information
In an emergency situation, protocols such as standing orders allow for immediate actions that are pre-approved to ensure patient care is not delayed. Traffic safety remains critical even in emergencies.
Tips
Common mistakes include misunderstanding standing orders and the need for pre-approval of certain interventions.
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