Firefighting Ch. 1/2 Test Review

What does EMR stand for?

What does EMR stand for?

Emergency Medical Responder

What does BLS stand for?

Basic Life Support

What does ALS stand for?

Advanced Life Support

What’s the number for poison control?

1(800)-222-1222

Average Blood Pressure

120/80

Average Adult Pulse

60-100 beats per minute

Average Infant Pulse

100-160 beats per minute

Average Respirations

12-20 breaths per minute

Average Blood Glucose

60-120

Average Temperature in Fahrenheit

98.6 F

Average Temperature in Celsius

37 C

What are the 5 stages of reacting to Death and Dying?

1. Denial

2. Anger

3. Bargaining

4. Depression

5. Acceptance

What are the warning signs of stress?

Irritability, Inability to concentrate, Change in normal Disposition, Difficulty sleeping/nightmares, Anxiety, Indecisiveness, Guilt, Loss of appetite/interest in sexual relations/work, isolation, feeling hopeless, alcohol or drug abuse, physical symptoms.

What are the main examples of blood borne pathogens?

HIV and Hepatitis B

What are the main examples of airborne pathogens?

Tuberculosis, Influenza, SARS, Whooping Cough

What does EMT stand for?

Emergency Medical Technician

What are some ways to prevent stress?

Maintain a healthy diet, Stay hydrated and avoid caffeine and alcohol, Spend time with friends and family, Develop hobbies unrelated to your job, Exercise regularly, Meditation, Assistance from Mental health professional

What is CISM?

Critical Incident Stress Management

When arriving on a scene, what types of hazards must you look out for?

Traffic, Crime, Crowds, Unstable Objects, Sharp Objects, Electrical Problems, Fire, Hazardous Materials, Environmental Conditions, Special Rescue Situations, Infection disease exposure

You are called to a scene that seems unsafe. What is your best course of action?

A. Refuse to Respond

B. Wait at a safe distance and request law enforcement

C. Proceed to the patient with caution

D. Put the needs of your patient ahead of your safety

B. Wait at a safe distance and request law enforcement

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when responding to an emergency scene?

A. Road conditions

B. Others drivers on the road

C. Personal safety, such as seat belt

D. Always using lights and sirens

D. Always using lights and sirens

The EMR must have the ability to:

A. treat patients using limited equipment

B. perform ALS-level skills

C. keep severely injured patients alive for extended periods of time

D. diagnose conditions in the field

A. treat patients using limited equipment

For a patient in cardiac arrest, which of the following interventions will you most likely be responsible for performing?

A. administration of pain medication

B. CPR and defibrillation

C. intravenous therapy

D. intubation

B. CPR and defibrillation

When EMTs or paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, the EMR should:

A. cease all patient care

B. prepare to accompany the patient to the hospital

C. assist the higher level EMS providers in continuing care

D. obtain signatures from all other EMS providers

C. assist the higher level EMS providers in continuing care

So far, what are the steps of Patient Assessment?

1. BSI (Body Substance Isolation)

2. Scene Safety

3. # and location of patients

4. Call for additional resources

5. General Impression

6. MOI (Mechanism of Injury) / NOI (Nature of Illness)

7. Chief Complaint

8. C-Spine

9. LOC-AVPU (Level of Consciousness - Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive)

10. Airway Patent

11. Breathing

12. Circulation