EMR Chapters 1-4
prone position
lying face down
Duty to Act
While working as an EMR you have the legal responsibility to provide care this is called
Right Upper Quadrant
Liver, Right Kidney, Colon, Pancreas, Gallbladder
left upper quadrant
liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, pancreas
Carefully Document Refusal of care
Engine 111 is called to a MV crash, 2 victims walking neither said that they are hurt or need help.
Read Professional Publications, Maintain skills and knowledge, Be ready to preform at all times
Ethical Responsibilities
Distal
Farther from the trunk of the body
OSHA
Government Agency that sets strict standards for reducing the possibility of infections exposure at the work place
Not competent to make medical decisions
If a patient is under the influence of drugs or alcohol an EMR should recognize that the patient is
Respritory System
Keeps blood supplied with oxygen and removes CO2.
Endocrine
responsible for regulating blood sugar
Superior
toward the head
Medial
toward the midline
Absorption, Ingestion, Inhalation
Routes of expsure
Duty to Act, Breach of duty, damages and cause
Things needed to be convicted of negligence as an EMR
Anatomical Position
To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward
Battery
Unlawful physical contact with a patient is called
Abandomnment
Using spinal restriciton on a patient who does not give his consent for treatment could be classified as any of these execpt
N95 Mask
What should be worn when treating a patient with TB
Implied Consent
You are called to the house of a 57 year old woman that had passed out in the hallway, upon arrival the scene is safe, and the patient remains unresponsive. you begin treatment under the concept of
Critical incident stress management
a comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs
Middle adulthood
40-65 years
parental consent
A 13 year old girl with a broken arm, the parents were called, but they have not arrived on scene yet, you may need to obtain.
Emergency Response Guide Book
A Guidebook for First Responders During the Initial Phase of a Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Transportation Incident is used by emergency response personnel
Ethical Responsibilities
As an emergency medical responder you have to behave in a way that puts your patients needs before your own, this is called