When completing a PCR on a patient refusal, the EMT should document all of the following except

the patient's definitive diagnosis

Falsification of information on a PCR may lead to:

suspension or revocation of your license or certification

One of the key contributions to improvement in EMS over the years has been:

radio links among dispatcher, mobile units, and hospitals

Why is it necessary to complete a PCR if, on each call, you give ER staff a good oral report?

It provides a means for the ED staff to review patient care

you radio "patient's mental status has not changed" to advise the hospital of the:

the reponse of the patient to the emergency medical care

To correct an error discovered while writing the PCR, the EMT should:

draw a line through the error, and initial it.

Experienced EMT's consider a good PCR as one that:

paints a picture of the patient

Whenever you request an order for medical direction over the radio, it is good practice to:

repeat the physician's order back to the physician

you forgot to administer a treatment that is required by the state protocols, you should:

document on the PCR only treatment that was actually given

you receive an order from the physician for ten times the normal dose of a med, you should

question the physician about the order

When treating a toddler complaining of stomach pain, the best approach is to:

kneel down so you are at the child's level

During your radio report " the patient's abdomen feels rigid." You are advising the hospital of

pertinent findings of the physical exam

The copy of the PCR left at the hospital:

should become part of the patients permanent hospital record

The PCR serves as a legal document as well as a(n):

aid to research, education, and administrative efforts

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1
standing with arms crossed looking down at a patient can send What nonverbal message?
I am not really interested
I am here to help you
I am afraid of catching your disease
I can empathize with your problem
2
the government agency that maintains order on the airwaves is called the:
FFA
FCC
DOT
FEMA
3
When completing a PCR on a patient refusal, the EMT should document all of the following except
a set of vitals
that alternative methods of care were offered
the patient's definitive diagnosis
the complete patient assessment
4
Examples of patient data on a PCR would be:
date of birth and age
the hospital transported to
ambulance identification number
time of arrival at the hospital
5
Falsification of information on a PCR may lead to:
suspension or revocation of your license or certification
None of these
longer response times
better EMT education
6
Which of the following will best help you recall the events of a call?
your tape recording of the call dispatch
a complete and accurate PCR
the questioning by the defense's attorney
the questioning of the plaintiff's attorney
7
One of the key contributions to improvement in EMS over the years has been:
air conditioning in the transport vehicles
the military antishock trousers
radio links among dispatcher, mobile units, and hospitals
the type II, van-style ambulance vehicle
8
Why is it necessary to complete a PCR if, on each call, you give ER staff a good oral report?
The ED usually does not listen to oral reports
It provides a means for the ED staff to review patient care
The QI committee needs something to hold you to
Duplication is helpful in emergency call documentation
9
the minimum data set on a PCR should include all of the following except:
times of incident, dispatch, and arrival at the patient
patient's SSN
respiratory rate and effort and skin color and temperature
capillary refill for patients less than 6 years old
10
you radio "patient's mental status has not changed" to advise the hospital of the:
the reponse of the patient to the emergency medical care
pertinent findings of the physical exam
the baseline vital signs
the emergency medical care given
11
To correct an error discovered while writing the PCR, the EMT should:
place his or her initials over the error
scribble out the error so it cannot be seen
draw a line through the error, and initial it.
erase the error completely
12
the following are examples of information that be put in quotation marks on the PCR except:
chief complaint
bystander information
police officer's statments
objective information
13
Components of a communications system include:
all of these
mobile units
base stations
portable radios
14
"the patient has a swollen, deformed extremity" on the narrative of the PCR is an example of:
subjective information
police officer's statment
objective information
pertinent negative information
15
Each individual box on a PCR is called a:
assessment
key punch
narrative
data element
16
The review of PCRs for conformity to current medical and organizational standards is called:
quality improvement
stress debriefing
initial feedback
system research
17
Experienced EMT's consider a good PCR as one that:
is vague enough to prevent lawsuit
protects them against QA review
identifies symptoms overlooked by the patient
paints a picture of the patient
18
Whenever you request an order for medical direction over the radio, it is good practice to:
speak quickly because the physician is busy
repeat the physician's order back to the physician
question all verbal orders that are given
call the physician back to verify
19
The purpose of following the general principles of radio transmission are to allow persons to:
All of these
enable the EMT to talk in code language
avoid having to repeat orders for medical direction
prevent delays
20
you forgot to administer a treatment that is required by the state protocols, you should:
document on the PCR only treatment that was actually given
do none of these
record that the patient was given the forgot treatment
be sure to document an excuse for the treatment was skipped
21
The time of dispatch is an example of ___ data on the PCR?
patient
run
narrative
assessment
22
you receive an order from the physician for ten times the normal dose of a med, you should
question the physician about the order
follow the physician's order as stated
switch to another frequency to find another physician
ignore the order and do what you believe is correct
23
Medical abbreviations should be used on a PCR:
to ensure correct interpretation by physicians
only if they are standardized
to save space in the narrative section
to replace all words you cannot spell
24
In the narrative section of a PCR, the EMT should:
list his or her conclusions about the situate
use the radio codes for each treatment
list the vital signs and times obtained
include pertinent negatives
25
When treating a toddler complaining of stomach pain, the best approach is to:
star directly into the child's eyes
kneel down so you are at the child's level
speak louder so the child can hear you above all the crying
tell the child you are a friend of his parents
26
During your radio report " the patient's abdomen feels rigid." You are advising the hospital of
the baseline vital signs
the reponse of the patient to the emergency medical care
the emergency medical care given
pertinent findings of the physical exam
27
The copy of the PCR left at the hospital:
is returned to the state for quality review and follow-up
should become part of the patients permanent hospital record
is sent to the regional Emergency Medical Services agency
is thrown out once key-punched and added to computer file
28
The PCR serves as a legal document as well as a(n):
aid to research, education, and administrative efforts
receipt for the patient
press release form for your EMS agency
form to report all calls to the local police department
29
The person who completed a PCR may be called to court to testify about:
the call in a civil proceeding
all of these
the care provided to the patient
the call in a criminal proceeding
30
device that picks up signals from lower-powered units and re-transmits them at a higher power
portable
cellular
mobile
repeater

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Brady chapter 17: Communications and Documentation

30 termsStudBud Administration109 plays

Brady chapter 17: Communications and Documentation

Flashcards30 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 30

Answers

1
standing with arms crossed looking down at a patient can send What nonverbal message?
I am not really interested
I am here to help you
I am afraid of catching your disease
I can empathize with your problem
2
the government agency that maintains order on the airwaves is called the:
FFA
FCC
DOT
FEMA
3
When completing a PCR on a patient refusal, the EMT should document all of the following except
a set of vitals
that alternative methods of care were offered
the patient's definitive diagnosis
the complete patient assessment
4
Examples of patient data on a PCR would be:
date of birth and age
the hospital transported to
ambulance identification number
time of arrival at the hospital
5
Falsification of information on a PCR may lead to:
suspension or revocation of your license or certification
None of these
longer response times
better EMT education
6
Which of the following will best help you recall the events of a call?
your tape recording of the call dispatch
a complete and accurate PCR
the questioning by the defense's attorney
the questioning of the plaintiff's attorney
7
One of the key contributions to improvement in EMS over the years has been:
air conditioning in the transport vehicles
the military antishock trousers
radio links among dispatcher, mobile units, and hospitals
the type II, van-style ambulance vehicle
8
Why is it necessary to complete a PCR if, on each call, you give ER staff a good oral report?
The ED usually does not listen to oral reports
It provides a means for the ED staff to review patient care
The QI committee needs something to hold you to
Duplication is helpful in emergency call documentation
9
the minimum data set on a PCR should include all of the following except:
times of incident, dispatch, and arrival at the patient
patient's SSN
respiratory rate and effort and skin color and temperature
capillary refill for patients less than 6 years old
10
you radio "patient's mental status has not changed" to advise the hospital of the:
the reponse of the patient to the emergency medical care
pertinent findings of the physical exam
the baseline vital signs
the emergency medical care given
11
To correct an error discovered while writing the PCR, the EMT should:
place his or her initials over the error
scribble out the error so it cannot be seen
draw a line through the error, and initial it.
erase the error completely
12
the following are examples of information that be put in quotation marks on the PCR except:
chief complaint
bystander information
police officer's statments
objective information
13
Components of a communications system include:
all of these
mobile units
base stations
portable radios
14
"the patient has a swollen, deformed extremity" on the narrative of the PCR is an example of:
subjective information
police officer's statment
objective information
pertinent negative information
15
Each individual box on a PCR is called a:
assessment
key punch
narrative
data element
16
The review of PCRs for conformity to current medical and organizational standards is called:
quality improvement
stress debriefing
initial feedback
system research
17
Experienced EMT's consider a good PCR as one that:
is vague enough to prevent lawsuit
protects them against QA review
identifies symptoms overlooked by the patient
paints a picture of the patient
18
Whenever you request an order for medical direction over the radio, it is good practice to:
speak quickly because the physician is busy
repeat the physician's order back to the physician
question all verbal orders that are given
call the physician back to verify
19
The purpose of following the general principles of radio transmission are to allow persons to:
All of these
enable the EMT to talk in code language
avoid having to repeat orders for medical direction
prevent delays
20
you forgot to administer a treatment that is required by the state protocols, you should:
document on the PCR only treatment that was actually given
do none of these
record that the patient was given the forgot treatment
be sure to document an excuse for the treatment was skipped
21
The time of dispatch is an example of ___ data on the PCR?
patient
run
narrative
assessment
22
you receive an order from the physician for ten times the normal dose of a med, you should
question the physician about the order
follow the physician's order as stated
switch to another frequency to find another physician
ignore the order and do what you believe is correct
23
Medical abbreviations should be used on a PCR:
to ensure correct interpretation by physicians
only if they are standardized
to save space in the narrative section
to replace all words you cannot spell
24
In the narrative section of a PCR, the EMT should:
list his or her conclusions about the situate
use the radio codes for each treatment
list the vital signs and times obtained
include pertinent negatives
25
When treating a toddler complaining of stomach pain, the best approach is to:
star directly into the child's eyes
kneel down so you are at the child's level
speak louder so the child can hear you above all the crying
tell the child you are a friend of his parents
26
During your radio report " the patient's abdomen feels rigid." You are advising the hospital of
the baseline vital signs
the reponse of the patient to the emergency medical care
the emergency medical care given
pertinent findings of the physical exam
27
The copy of the PCR left at the hospital:
is returned to the state for quality review and follow-up
should become part of the patients permanent hospital record
is sent to the regional Emergency Medical Services agency
is thrown out once key-punched and added to computer file
28
The PCR serves as a legal document as well as a(n):
aid to research, education, and administrative efforts
receipt for the patient
press release form for your EMS agency
form to report all calls to the local police department
29
The person who completed a PCR may be called to court to testify about:
the call in a civil proceeding
all of these
the care provided to the patient
the call in a criminal proceeding
30
device that picks up signals from lower-powered units and re-transmits them at a higher power
portable
cellular
mobile
repeater