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When were ambulances first used? |
During the Civil War |
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What does "triage" mean? |
The assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment of a large number of patients or casualties |
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What is the leading cause of death in people aged 1-45? |
preventable injury |
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What is biotelemetry? |
The transmission of biological data (ex: ECG) by radio, etc. to a distant location such as a hospital. |
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What are the 4 levels of EMS providers? |
1) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) 2) EMT 3) Advanced EMT (EMT-I) 4) Paramedic |
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What is the difference between Online and Offline Medical direction? |
1) Online = involves live, real-time communication with a physician who guides treatment. 2) Offline = written protocols, etc |
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What is turnout gear? |
Heavy clothing that is puncture resistant and provides some protection from hazardous materials (extreme temps, cuts, toxic chemicals, etc.). Reflective to help other ppl see you in the dark. |
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What does HAZMAT stand for regarding HAZMAT teams? |
"Hazardous Materials" |
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What does SCBA stand for? What is it? |
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. It's a mask connected to a separate source of fresh air; protects against hazardous vapors. |
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What is a placard? |
a sign that identifies hazardous materials by color, symbols, category names and numbers. |
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What is a Chain of Evidence? |
Accountability (procedure, documentation, etc) of evidence found at a crime scene (ex: bullet) from the time the EMT acquires it until it is handed over to the police. |
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What is the name of a situation an EMT might encounter (multiple deaths on a scene, mutilation, amputation, etc) that could result in extreme distress to the EMT? |
Critical Stress Incidents |
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What does CISD stand for? What is it? |
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. - A process used in times of severe stress (disaster, mutilation, death of a child, etc) where (usually) a formal CISD team meets with the EMT within 24-72 hours to discuss common experiences, reactions, etc. surrounding the event that occurred. At the end of the session, CISD evaluate the info and offer suggestions to the group to overcome stress. |
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What is dependent lividity? |
black and blue coloration found on gravity-dependent areas of a dead person's body. |
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What is a HEPA respirator? |
High-Efficiency Particulate Air respirator. Used to protect EMT from airbone pathogens (not droplet). |
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What is an incubation period? |
The time between contact with an infectious agent and occurrence of signs and symptoms of infection. |
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What does ICARE stand for? What does it refer to? |
An particular type of EMS program that focuses on promoting ethical practice. Integrity Compassion Accountability Respect Empathy |
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What is an emancipated minor? |
Normally, minors cannot give consent. However, an emancipated minor is one who is younger than legal adult age but who is living independently, financially independent, married, with kids, etc. |
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What does the legal term Abandonment mean in the context of EMS care? |
Situation in which an EMT, etc. discontinues a patient-provider relationship without giving the patient time or opportunity to obtain continuation of care at at least the same level. Ex: EMT leaving the scene before care/transport is given. You can get charged with abandonment if you leave a person who refused treatment at the scene if they are mentally incompetent. |
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What are Advanced directives?
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Directions as to what to do in a specific medical situation if the patient cannot make decisions for him/herself. |
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What is Negligence/Malpractice? |
A deviation from the accepted standard of care that results in injury to the patient. |
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What's the difference between Assault and Battery? |
-Assault = creating the fear of injury (ex: raising the fist in a threatening manner) -Battery = The act of physically touching someone without that person's expressed consent. |
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What is Causal connection? |
A clear connection between the patient's injuries and actions taken OR omitted by a healthcare provider. |
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What is Duty to Act? |
The legal requirement to evaluate and treat a patient. |
