Communication And Documentation

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    You have just received an lert from the dispatcher. You should first:

    • Go to the location
    • Alert medical control.
    • Check the gas and oil and then respond.
    • Acknowledge the information received.
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This quiz is a basic quiz on EMS communication and documentation to include information on
types of communication devices and PPCR's

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  • 2. 

    The alert and dispatch phase of an EMS call requires several important actionsby the dispatcher, Which of the following actions should NOT be included*)

    • Select and alert the appropriate EMS response units

    • Provide information to the news media as to the patient" s identity and extent of injuries.

    • Screen and assign priority to each call

    • Dispatch and direct the units to the correct location.

    Correct Answer
    A. Provide information to the news media as to the patient" s identity and extent of injuries.
  • 3. 

    What federal agency regulates the use of communications equipment?

    • FBI

    • FTD

    • FCC

    • FDA

    Correct Answer
    A. FCC
  • 4. 

    What should you do first when the medical direction physician tells you to givea medication or treatment?

    • Do what the physician says.

    • Repeat the order back word for word.

    • Carefully write the order down in your run report.

    • Follow the order if you have time before arriving at the hospital

    Correct Answer
    A. Repeat the order back word for word.
  • 5. 

    Which of the following statements about a prehospital care report is FALSE?

    • It documents the care that was provided.

    • It documents the patient's condition on arrival at the scene.

    • The documentation in the report cannot he used in a cour of law.

    • The information serves to prove that the EMT-B has provided proper documentation

    Correct Answer
    A. The documentation in the report cannot he used in a cour of law.
  • 6. 

    When you reach the scene, your arrival report to the dispatcher should include:

    • The patient's name.

    • Your name.

    • My obvious details you see during size-up.

    • The ID of any other emergency units on the scene.

    Correct Answer
    A. My obvious details you see during size-up.
  • 7. 

    Your EMS crew has encountered some problems while responding to an emergency scene. Who should you advise of the situation?

    • Medical control

    • The police

    • The dispatcher

    • The fire department

    Correct Answer
    A. The dispatcher
  • 8. 

    "Which of the following devices does the dispatcher use to alert an EMS crew toan emergency call?1. Pager2, Desktop monitor radio3. Dedicated hot line4. Direct radio communication

    • 2,4

    • 3,4

    • 1,3,4

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above

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  • Jan 10, 2013
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  • Feb 08, 2010
    Quiz Created by
    Mpulley911
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