![]() Some may call 9-1-1 for an emergency, and then be uncooperative when they think you’re not doing what you should be, based on something they’ve seen or heard that is fictitious. Some people may even feel they have the knowledge to stop at an accident they witness and render “medical help” from TV shows they’ve seen until EMS arrives, doing more harm than good. Without community education, misconceptions can be widespread among the public. Rationale: It is ABSOLUTELY important to feel this way. With the increase in television shows that do not always accurately depict the roles of health care providers, do you feel it is your responsibility to educate the public in every situation possible as to what the EMS field is truly like, correct misconceptions, and give an accurate portrayal of what you are responsible for and capable of as a paramedic? You are always a paramedic, being a role model for the public at all times. Being a paramedic is not just a job you work during a shift. For example, if you’re coming home from a late party, smell like beer and cigarettes, you may be better off not stopping, making sure EMS has been called, and letting them do their job. If you cannot keep professional behavior in the situation, it would be better not to stop and accept the responsibility of the situation. You are a health professional at ALL times, whether on duty or off duty. NO! It is considered unlawful to practice any paramedic functions until you are certified as a paramedic and operating under some kind of medical control or other physician’s license.Ħ. You cannot legally turn over care to someone less qualified than you (such as a first responder), and must stay on scene until someone with the same qualifications or higher is on scene and takes over patient care.ĥ. You need to fill them in on any information you know, especially if you witnessed the accident, and any treatment you have administered, no matter how minor. ![]() You stopped to help, assuming responsibility for the patient(s) until someone equally or more qualified can be present to take over patient care. It may be the final decision of the EMS crew that works the scene.Ĥ. A physician is a more qualified medical professional than you however, that particular physician would have to take full responsibility for care of the patient(s), including going to the hospital with the EMS crew and signing paperwork stating his assessment and treatment. In addition, you should not be using your own supplies, which may or may not be sterile and up to code.ģ. You would need medical control’s permission to use a Combitube, but you are not on duty and therefore you are not operating under an agency. You are not yet a paramedic, so you cannot intubate. You can only do basic life support measures as an EMT-B and as someone who is not on duty. Whether you end up treating these patients or not, before you even go near them and assess the situation, you need personal protective equipment such as gloves and possible eye protection.Ģ. We will honor any coupon codes given.Haven't read the initial Assessment in Action quiz? Read: Emergency Care Quiz: EMS Systems, Roles, and ResponsibilitiesĮmergency Care Quiz: EMS Systems, Roles, and Responsibilities Answer Key By Nancy Caroline 1. If you are experiencing any difficulty completing your order, please reach out to us at our office (561) 277-9396 and we will manually process your order. If you are looking for Exam Prep and are located in Canada, here is a list of our Canadian Distributors:įire Marshal Distribution Center in Ontario ![]() We are no longer shipping individual orders to Canada. Call 561.277.9396 or click here to email us. Substantial discounts on bulk quantities are available to academies, fire departments, and book stores. See complete list of available Exam Preps below. Self-scoring guides with page references to multiple textbooks for further study.Reading lists and feedback for each exam.Three removable practice examinations and answer forms.Our Exam Preps are designed to strengthen your weaknesses.
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