EMS Systems (chapter 1)

Question 1

Define First Responder

Answer 1

The first medically trained person to arrive on the scene of an emergency

Question 2

What is the standard amount of people that can fit in an ambulance

Answer 2

5

Question 3

The beginning of the EMS system starts with

Answer 3

The Reporting Party

Question 4

basic goals of a First Responder

Answer 4

• evaluate, stabilize, and treat patients using minimum of specialized equipment
• improvise- you will often be in situations where little or no equipment
• help EMTs and paramedics when they arrive on the scene, you may assist with certain procedures

Question 5

Know what you should not do

Answer 5

it may be better to leave the patient in the position in which he or she was found rather than move the patient without proper equipment or personnel

never judge patients based on their cultural background, gender, age, or socioeconomic status

Question 6

survey of dispatched calls show that:

Answer 6

28% of calls have a medical appointment

Question 7

Roles and Responsibilities of The first responder

Answer 7

• Protect yourself first
• summon appropriate assistance
• gain access to patient
• Perform patient assessment
• administer emergency medical care
• provide reassurance to patients and family members
• move patients only when necessary
• seek and then direct help from bystanders, if necessary
• control activities of bystanders
• Assists EMTs and paramedics, as necessary
• maintain continuity of patient care
• document your care
• keep your knowledge and skills up to date
• maintain equipment in a ready state
• respond promptly and safely to the scene of an accident or sudden illness
• Ensure the scene is safe from hazards
• Protect the incident scene and patients from further harm

Question 8

treat the person based

Answer 8

on the level of training you have

Question 9

during indirect or off-line medical control, who reviews medical calls and helps set medical policies and procedures

Answer 9

The physician

Question 10

CPR needs recertification

Answer 10

Annually

Question 11

First responder recertification

Answer 11

every 3 years