Which type of consent must be used by the EMT when seeking to treat a mentally competent adult?

Expressed consent, which must be obtained from all patients who are physically and mentally able to give it, can only be given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well-being.

Is the manner in which the EMT must act when treating patients?

The manner in which the EMT must act or behave when caring for a patient is called the: standard of care.

Which of the following types of consent allows treatment of a patient who is unconscious?

Implied Consent: This is a type of consent involving the presumption that an unconscious or a person lacking decision-making capacity would consent to lifesaving care.

What is the scope of practice for an EMT?

Scope of practice In general, EMTs provide what is considered basic life support (BLS) and are limited to essentially non-invasive procedures.

What do EMS do when they arrive?

EMS will generally transport to the hospital designated by the patient. If the patient is critical or unable to communicate his or her wishes, EMS will follow specific guidelines for transport. Most generally, EMS does not transport patients with the use of lights or sirens. Prevention of an emergency is always best.

What are the two most easily injured portions of the spine?

The Areas Most Prone to Damage: Cervical and Lumbar Portions. While the spine is comprised of multiple regions, the ones most susceptible to damage are the cervical and lumbar regions.

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the EMT?

EMTs and paramedics typically do the following: Respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or bandaging a wound. Assess a patient’s condition and determine a course of treatment. Provide first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients.

What should you do if a patient refuses treatment or transport?

If the patient refuses medical help and/or transportation after having been informed of the risks of not receiving emergency medical care and refuses to sign the release, clearly document the patient’s refusal to sign the report.

When performing his or her duties the EMT is?

When performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected to: exercise reasonable care and act prudently. In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist? A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change.

Is is your responsibility as an EMT to ensure?

Your duty regarding your equipment is vital. It is your legal responsibility as an EMT to ensure that your equipment is in proper working order. This is done at the beginning of each shift.

What are the treatment options for umbilical cord prolapse?

Firstly, call for help – umbilical cord prolapse is an obstetric emergency. It should be managed as follows: Avoid handling the cord to reduce vasospasm. Manually elevate the presenting part by lifting the presenting part off the cord by vaginal digital examination.

What is umbilical cord prolapse and is it fatal?

Umbilical cord prolapse is an uncommon but potentially fatal obstetric emergency. When this occurs during labor or delivery the prolapsed cord is compressed between the fetal presenting part and the cervix. This can result in a loss of oxygen to the fetus, and may even result in a stillbirth. What causes an umbilical cord prolapse?

How is umbilical cord prolapse diagnosed?

Umbilical cord prolapse (UCP) is an uncommon obstetric emergency that can have significant neonatal morbidity and/or mortality. It is diagnosed by seeing/palpating the prolapsed cord outside or within the vagina in addition to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns. Women at higher risk of UCP include multiparas with malpresentation.

Can cord prolapse be reduced by cord compression surgery?

If cord prolapse occurred in a remote area, replacement could be tried till CS is done. However, Vago’s method would be the measure of choice to reduce the cord compression.