Test 15

Question 1

Bicarb AHA class for cardiac arrest

Answer 1

Class III

Question 2

Prehospital hypotension increase in mortality for shock?

Answer 2

30% increase compared to patients who were normotensive

Question 3

Benefits of prehospital Medical Threat Assessment prior to tactical activities

Answer 3

1. Decrease liability by assessment of team member health prior to engagement
2. Assures correct equipment brought to scene
3. Prevent dehydration
4. Increase retention and mission effectiveness

Question 4

What is a medical threat assessment

Answer 4

Evaluation of medical threats that may confront medical providers during a response

Question 5

Percentage of carbon monoxide poisonings that occur in a residence? During winter?

Answer 5

75% occur in residences
40% during the winter

Question 6

3 things that narrow a confidence interval

Answer 6

1. Decreasing confidence level (alpha)
2. Increasing sample size
3. Decreasing variability of the data

Question 7

What is often not considered when evaluating cost of EMS system? Why?

Answer 7

Taxes, and other revenue transfers not directly involved in the provision of EMS care
These revenue transfers do not provide direct effect in terms of providing EMS care, and the care provided is not influenced by whether the system pays the taxes or they are paid by an outside entity

Question 8

What analysis measures quality of life years

Answer 8

Quality-Utility analysis

Question 9

What does a cost-effectiveness analysis measure

Answer 9

Natural unit, such as years of life gained or health care resources consumed in relation to cost of intervention

Question 10

Cost per transport formula

Answer 10

Cost per unit hour / (U/UH)

Question 11

Cost per capita formula

Answer 11

EMS cost / Population served

Question 12

What organization accredits EMS con ed

Answer 12

Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE)

Question 13

When does being fired represent a liberty interest and not a property interest

Answer 13

Charges of immorality, dishonesty, alcoholism or incompetence

Question 14

Elderly field triage “special considerations”

Answer 14

1. Risk increases after age 55
2. SBP < 110 may represent shock after 65
3. Low impact mechanisms may result in severe injury
   Note: anticoagulation and head injury not limited to elderly

Question 15

Areas of concern for bruising in mobile children

Answer 15

1. Upper arms
2. Torso
3. Thighs
4. Cheeks
5. Buttocks
6. Genetalia

Question 16

How to treat exposed bone in prehospital setting

Answer 16

Sterile saline moistened dressing