term test 1

Question 1

what does VSA stand for

Answer 1

vital signs absent

Question 2

what are the 12 attributes of professionalism

Answer 2

1. integrity
2. empathy
3. self motivation
4. appearance & personal hygiene
5. self confidence
6. communications
7. time management
8. teamwork & diplomacy
9. respect
10. patient advocacy
11. careful delivery of service
12. altruism

Question 3

what is integrity

Answer 3

Truthfulness, not stealing, providing complete and accurate documentation, accountability (taking ownership of the situation whether good or bad and owning up to your mistakes

Question 4

what is empathy

Answer 4

Identifying with, and understanding the feelings, situations and motives of your patients

Question 5

what is self motivation

Answer 5

Internal drive for excellence and self direction, showing enthusiasm for learning, being committed to quality improvement, accepting constructive feedback, taking advantage of all learning opportunities (it is our responsibility to stay on top of our skills and what we know or need to familiar yourself with if it hasn’t been practiced in a little or you are not comfortable with a skill)

Question 6

what is appearance and personal hygiene

Answer 6

Uniforms, cleanliness and grooming, deportment (wear it with pride and properly)

Question 7

what is self confidence

Answer 7

Trust and rely on yourself, trust your personal judgment and demonstrate to your peers and partners that you are trustworthy and reliable, knowing and having an accurate assessment of strengths, weaknesses and limitations

Question 8

what is communication

Answer 8

Exchange information (ability to convey information verbally and in writing), being an active listener, write legibly, speak clearly, adjust communication strategies to patient

Question 9

what is time management

Answer 9

Organization and prioritizing to make optimal use of time

Question 10

what is teamwork and diplomacy

Answer 10

Ability to work within multidisciplinary team, using tact and interpersonal skills, archive a common goal, problem resolution, success of the team above personal success

Question 11

what is respect

Answer 11

Showing consideration and appreciation, being polite avoid derogatory comments

Question 12

what is patient advocacy

Answer 12

Subjugation and placing the needs of the patient above self interests, protect patient confidentiality

Question 13

what is careful delivery of service

Answer 13

Highest level of patient care, attention to detail, appropriate prioritization, self evaluation of performance, master and refresh your skills, complete vehicle checks, follow protocols and standards

Question 14

what is altruism

Answer 14

Unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of other

Question 15

ethical responsibilities

Answer 15

• Failing to perform the job appropriately can result in civil or criminal liability
• Protect yourself (report yourself if a error was made)
• Complete accurate documentation
• Maintain your ability to continuously improve your skills so you can provide the best and highest form of care
• It is unethical to be rude to any other form of health care worker (police, fire, nurse, PSW)

Question 16

5 types of legislative

Answer 16

1. legislative law
2. administrative law
3. common law
4. criminal law
5. civil law

Question 17

what is a legislative law

Answer 17

federal principle and municipal, criminal code

Question 18

what is a administrative law

Answer 18

provincially based, depending what provide depends what acts apply and the specifics of the act

Question 19

what is a common law

Answer 19

english common law, french civil law (common law is judge made law derived over time)

Question 20

what is a civil law

Answer 20

(civil law is coded law to wherever it applies (contract, personal injury (fall down stairs - you could sue wherever the injury took place ie. eaton center for slippery stairs, wills)

Question 21

what is a criminal law

Answer 21

area of law where the federal, state or the local government prosecutes individuals (measured beyond reasonable doubt), punished by fines, imprisonment or both

Question 22

torts

Answer 22

the filing of a civil suit as a result of damages from wrongful acts

Question 23

how are you measured as a paramedic

Answer 23

1. Scope of practice (what you can and cannot do, how you are certified)
2. Medical direction (certain things you have medical authorization)
3. ALS/BLS standard of care - MOH (ministry of health)

Question 24

what is the difference between licensure and certification

Answer 24

Licensure - a process of occupational regulation, governmental agency granted
(Alberta, NS allow paramedics to carry licenses)
AND
Certification - grants recognition to an individual who has a net predetermined qualifications
(Base hospital certification and the AEMCA (provincial exam)

Question 25

mandatory reporting requirements

Answer 25

Child abuse and neglect - Provincial act (example: you see your neighbor beating their child you have to report it as a citizen) - Elder abuse, spousal abuse - Sexual assault - Gunshot and stab wounds - Animal bites - Communicable disease - Traffic accidents causing death **report to hospital and police

Question 26

what are the ways paramedics are protected

Answer 26

1. infection disease exposure notification 2. immunity status 3. Good Samaritan laws 4. base hospital physician 5. Service SOPS 6. Regulated health professions act

Question 27

what is the Good Samaritan law

Answer 27

most people in public don't have the duty to act ex. someone faints in front of you and is unconscious and you perform cpr and family sues you, then the good samaritan laws come into effect

Question 28

example of immunity status

Answer 28

During your shift you start to feel sick and test positive for covid, nobody can say you got someone's relative sick cause you have covid

Question 29

medical malpractice insurance

Answer 29

Medical Malpractice Insurance is a specialized professional liability policy that provides financial protection for medical professionals against claims or lawsuits related to their professional activities, such as allegations of misconduct, negligence, errors and omissions, and equipment or treatment-related injuries

Question 30

4 legal accountabilities of a paramedic

Answer 30

1. You are responsible to act in a reasonable and prudent manner (showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful) 2. You are responsible to provide a level of care and transportation consistent with your education and level of medical training - if you are a PCP you cannot form duties and medical procedures of an ACP, you are only qualified as a PCP 3. Negligence and failure to do either of the above can result in legal accountability and liability (TROUBLE) 4. Standards are considered (BLS and ALS)

Question 31

breaches of the rules of negligence

Answer 31

1. Duty to act (duty to act, assess, treat and transport in a safely and timely manner) 2. Breach of duty (you did something that you had a duty not to do, or you failed to do something that you had an absolute duty to do) 3. Damage to patient (Any physical, and sometimes emotional injury caused by the breach of a duty can constitute this element of negligence) 4. Proximate cause

Question 32

what are 6 duties to act

Answer 32

1. Respond and render car 2. Obey laws and regulations 3. Operate emergency vehicles reasonable and prudently (with care) 4. Provide care and transportation to the expected standard 5. Provide care and transportation consistent with the scope of practice/protocols - ALS/BLS standards of care, transportation standards 6. Continue care and transportation through to its appropriate conclusion ‘

Question 33

3 common breaches of duty

Answer 33

1. Malfeasance : wrongful or unlawful act 2. Misfeasance - legal act which is harmful or injurious 3. Nonfeasance - failure to perform required act or duty

Question 34

what is proximate cause

Answer 34

the question of wether or not the action or inaction of the paramedic caused or worsened the damage or injury to the patient (did what they do or did not do make things worse) - The act or lack of must have been foreseeable by the paramedic - Commonly established by expert testimony

Question 35

what is an example of proximate cause

Answer 35

ran a red light caused a crash and injured someone, they saw the red light and continued to run it

Question 36

statue of limitations

Answer 36

time limit in which you can file a lawsuit, some things its 6 months, other things its 5 years and others is a lifetime

Question 37

liability insurance (primary or umbrella policies)

Answer 37

umbrella insurance provides additional liability coverage beyond your customer's primary liability policy. This liability insurance provides coverage that is in excess of scheduled underlying policies and possible primary insurance for losses not covered by other policies

Question 38

liability of paramedic medical director

Answer 38

could look at what the medical director told you to do - base hospital physician told you to do something that's outside of your scope of practice

Question 39

liability for borrowed servants

Answer 39

he borrowed servant rule is a legal doctrine in which an employer is held liable for the actions of a temporary employee, the student can be held liable

Question 40

off duty paramedics

Answer 40

most services will cover you a million dollars if you are off duty and see someone that's in need of medical care and not give medical care because of liability