Week 1 Review Flashcards
1
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What is a Quorum?
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⅔ of full, active SBVAC membership
2
Q
What is an active member?
A
Active Membership: the full, probationary, associate, honorary, lifetime, and community members who currently serve at least one weekly shift
3
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What is Full Membership?
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Full Membership: any SBVAC member who has graduated probationary class to hold the rank of ATT, EVO, or CC
4
Q
How do By-Laws stand in relation to SOPs and local laws?
A
Local laws>By-laws>SOPs
5
Q
How do By-Laws change?
A
President can propose an amendment -By-Law Revision meetings are held each semester for suggestions Amendment must be ratified by a quorum vote -The By-Laws can’t change without the approval of ⅔ of full, active membership
6
Q
What is a Letter of Warning?
A
Letter of Warning – Every third infraction warranting disciplinary action by the same member shall be documented with a letter of warning to be permanently filed in the offending member’s personnel record
7
Q
As Probies, what happens if we get a letter of disciplinary action?
A
Dismissal from the company and no ability to reapply
8
Q
What is the minimum progress rate requirements?
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Full members shall have one year’s time after the date of their first probationary class to become an EVO of SBVAC and/or enroll in a NYSDOH certified EMT course.
9
Q
How many GMMs do you have to attend in a singe semester?
A
2 out of 3, only missing one with documented and approved reason by the president
10
Q
Are OMs mandatory?
A
No, but highly encouraged
11
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How do you find coverage for a shift?
A
-Try to find another probie to swap weekly shifts with -If you can’t arrange a swap, send an email to coverage@sbvac.org with subject line “PROBIE COVERAGE 9/18/19 0800-1100” -Notify 90/91 and your CC -Fill out the “Coverage” tab on the Fall 2019 doc -Make sure your weekly on-shift training gets completed
12
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Who is 90?
A
Michelle Melfi
13
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What is 90’s responsibility?
A
President. Ranking Executive Officer, chairs SBVAC proceedings, Outreach, oversee legal transactions, Public Relations Officer. SBVAC’s liaison to SBU.
14
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Who is 91?
A
Nam Nguyen
15
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What is 91’s responsibility?
A
Vice President. Oversee matters of personnel, scheduling, HQ maintenance, and website.
16
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Who is 92?
A
Kevin Quintero
17
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What is 92’s responsibility?
A
Treasurer. Manage financial matters, record all expenditures.
18
Q
Who is 93?
A
Bradley Kenneally
19
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What is 93’s responsibility?
A
Secretary. Manage records, meeting minutes, HIPAA compliance officer, post call stats, file patient care reports.
20
Q
Who is 30?
A
Lily Yuan
21
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What is 30’s responsibility?
A
Chief, Ranking Operational Officer, oversees regular/special EMS operations, liaison to other police/fire/EMS agencies.
22
Q
Who is 31?
A
Mikayla Katz
23
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What is 31’s responsibility?
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First Assistant Chief. Oversees Crew Chiefs and ALS providers, ALS coordinator
24
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Who is 32?
A
Irvin Lin
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What is 32's responsibility?
Second Assistant Chief. Oversees EVOs and company vehicles, insurance, Health and Safety Officer
26
Who is 50?
We don't have a 50!
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What is 50's responsibility?
Training Officer. Oversees training of probationary members and attendants, coordinates continuing certification of membership
28
Who is 60?
Jaeson Henderson
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What are 60's responsibilities?
Equipment Officer. BLS coordinator, manages equipment, materials, and uniform
30
Define "work place"
This includes, but not limited to the buildings and surrounding perimeter including parking lots, field locaitions, clients' homes, and any travel to and from work assignments.
31
Who can commit workplace violence
Strangers, patients/bystanders, co-workers, or personal relations
32
What authories can you go to in order to deal with workplace violence?
SBVAC Officers, UPD
33
Define the "Universal Precautions"
Violence should be expected but can be avoided or relieved through preration. We do NOT deal with violent patients, any suspicious patients must be accompanied by UPD
34
What is the "Critical Incident Stress Management Program"?
County provided short-term psychological help that focuses on an immediate and identifiable stressor, peer driven and free of any criticism
35
What is "Right To Know"?
You as an occupational volunteer have the right to know of any harmful chemicals, contaminants, or other dangers in the workplace
36
What is OSHA?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
37
What are some safety information provided by RTK?
Safe workplace practices, proper protection, fire safety, medical response safety, safe disposal of needles, and unsafe combination of materials.
38
What is a "Material Safety Data Sheet"?
A comprehensive information packet containing proper handling, disposal, usage, and cleaning information on certain hazardous materials, as well as a hotline for additional questions.
39
What is the NFPA 704 diamond?
Provides quick information on health, fire, and reactivity. Numbers are rated from least dangerous to incredibly dangerous (0-4)
40
What are some examples of Health hazards?
Carcinogens, Toxins, Irritants, Corrosives, Sensitizers
41
How should you treat all bodily fluids?
Treat all bodily fluids as potentially infectious
42
How do you protect yourself from potentially infectous particles?
Being consistent and vigilant with wearing appropriate personal protective devices such as gloves, masks, or coats
43
What is BSI?
Body Substance Isolation
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For liquids, you should wear:
Gloves
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For airborne particles you should wear:
a mask
46
If there is a splash risk (ie vomit or blood) you should wear
Use appropriate barriers such as masks, eye protection, gowns, or other pieces of equiptment
47
How else can you prevent infection spread?
WASHING HANDS! Keeping us with personal hygiene, keeping up to date with immunizations, proper waste handling, and properly decontamination of all affected surfaces/tools
48
How is Hep. A spread? How can it be prevented?
Spread via the Fecal-oral route, use universal protection when dealing with patients, and keep up with Hep. A vaccines.
49
How is Hep. B spread? How can it be prevented? Why is it dangerous?
Spread via bloodborne or mucosal route. Prevented by universal protections, and keeping up with Hep. B vaccines. Hepatitis B can cause permanent liver damage
50
How is Hep. C spread? How can it be prevented? Why is it dangerous?
Spread via bloodborne oute. Prevented by universal protections. There is NO VACCINE! Hepatitis C can cause permanent liver damage
51
Why is Active TB dangerous?
It can spread when in the Active form of the infection. Causes bacteria inside of the lungs
52
How is TB Spread?
TB is not highly contageous but precaution should be used. Spread through droplets, and the TB bacteria can exist for a long period of time outside of the body, even when dried.
53
What are some precautions to prevent the spread of Active TB?
Use universal precautions, as well as wearing a N95 Mask, and proper use of ventilation system within the ambulance cab. Also TB Mantoux testing can confirm if the patient does indeed have TB
54
What is considered a "Significant Exposure"?
A cut/stick with a sharp object such as a needle or knife, contact with muscous membranes or damaged skin, any contact with bodily fluids or tissue.
55
What do you do in response to a signicant exposure event?
Report to the SBVAC Safety officer who will collect info including date and time, procedure, exposure source, and the exposed persons. As a result the safety officer will give details and plans about counseling, post-exposure management, and follow-up treatment
56
What are the SOPs?
▶ The “day to day” rules of the company ▶ Ex: what is a crew in SBVAC, what calls do we get, what do we do in certain situations
57
How do the SOPs stand in regards to other law systems?
▶ The SOPs cannot overrule/override any of the following ▶ The By-laws (constitution) ▶ State Laws ▶ State Protocols ▶ County Protocols ▶ Etc etc
58
What is "SBVAC Capacity"?
Acting in accordance to all SOPs and By-laws, therefore representing the company and its reputation in good light
59
What are some consequences of breaking SOPs?
▶ Disciplinary action ▶ Suspension ▶ Dismissal from membership
60
What does it mean to be "Operations Capable"
▶ In short, when in HQ, on shift, or representing SBVAC in any fashion must be in a state of clear mind and able body ▶ 8 hour rule ▶ Physical injuries ▶What do you do if a physical injury happens on a call? ▶ Psychological/mental health
61
What is the chain of command when in an emergency?
▶ Chain of Command: Order of authority at the scene of an emergency. ▶ 30 ▶ 31 ▶ 32 ▶ Line officer crew chiefs by rank ▶ FTOs in order of arrival ▶ Duty C C ▶ All other CCs
62
What is a Chief of Operations in charge of?
Chief of Operations ▶ Directly responsible for all operations at the scene of an EMS alarm and/or coordination of SBVAC resources ▶ Oversight of all other operations officers ▶ Liaison to Outside departments within the operational scope of SBVAC
63
What is the First Assistant Chief responsible for?
First Assistant Chief ▶ Second highest ranking ops officer w/ ability to overrule all who fall below ▶ ALS Coordinator ▶ Crew Chief Training
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What is the Second Assistant Chief in charge of?
Second Assistant Chief ▶ Third highest ranking ops officer w/ability to overrule all who fall below ▶ Safety officer ▶ Vehicle maintenance ▶ Driver training ▶ Communications
65
What is the Captain in charge of?
Captain ▶ Fourth-highest ranking operations officer with authority to overrule those who fall below in chain of command ▶ CME coordinator ▶ Company trainings/Probationary training
66
What is the Lieutenant in charge of?
Lieutenant ▶ Fifth highest ranking operations officer with authority to overrule those who fall below in chain of command ▶ BLScoordinator
67
What are Crew Chiefs in charge of?
▶ First in command on the duty crew, responsible for ensuring the SOPs are followed by the rest of their crew ▶ Responsible for all patient care ▶ Probationary training on shift
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What are EVOs in charge of?
▶ Second in command on crew ▶ Crew safety ▶ Response to scene and to hospital ▶ Communication with dispatch (medcom)
69
What is the general procedure of emergency calls?
▶ We are activated by Suffolk County FRES ▶ Fire Rescue Emergency Services ▶ “Medcom” ▶ We communicate with them about our status using pre determined radio signals ▶ Sometimes we get multiple alarms at the same time ▶ ATT and Probies may not respond to HQ for these alarms ▶If you are in HQ during such a time you may ▶ CCs and Evo ▶ We get dispatched on a graded scale from Alpha to Echo ▶ Go hot on Bravo+ ▶ After each call we write a Prehospital Care Report (PCR)
70
What safety checks must you do before setting up oxygen tank?
Verify you have a functioning regulator, an Oxygen key, and the regulator has a black "O" ring present
71
What is the flow rate range for an NRB?
12-15 LPM
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What is the proper flow rate for a Nasal Cannula?
2-6 LPM
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What is the proper range of pressure for an Oxygen tank?
\>700 Psi
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What is the flow rate range for using a BVM?
15-25 LPM
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What is the flow rate range for using a nebulizer?
4-6 LPM
76
Define Systolic
The pressure against the walls of the artery caused by the heart contracting
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Define Diastolic
The pressure against the walls of the artery when the heart is relaxing
78
What is the normal anatomical position?
Normal anatomical position: a reference point for all anatomical terms ● Standing ● Facing forward ● Arms at side ● Palms facing up
79
What are the 5 anatomical planes?
● Transverse: divides the body into top and bottom ● Coronal / Frontal: divides the body into front and back ● Sagittal: divides the body into L and R ● Mid-axillary ● Mid-clavicular
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What is the transverse plane?
Transverse: divides the
body into top and
bottom
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What is the Coronal/Frontal plane
Coronal / Frontal:
divides the body into
front and back
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What is the sagittal plane?
Sagittal: divides the
body into L and R
83
What are the 5 anatomical positions?
Supine: lying on spine, face up
Prone: lying flat on chest, face down
Left/Right Lateral Recumbent: lying on
their side
“Recovery position”: Left Lateral
Recumbent, lying on their left side
Trendelenburg (“shock position”) :
Supine w/ legs elevated 6-12” above the
head
Left/Right: always from the patient’s
perspective
84
What are the 3 anatomical seated positions?
Fowlers: Seated Upright at 90°
Semi-Fowlers: Seated at 45°
Tripoding: seated, leaning
forward with knees and
elbows out
85
Define Superior
Closer to the head
86
Define Anterior/ventral
Towards the front
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Define medial
close to the midline
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Define Proximal
closer to the core
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Define superficial
Towards the surface
90
Define inferior
closer to the feet
91
Define posterior/dorsal
Towards the back
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Define Lateral
Farther from midline
93
Define distal
farther from the core
94
Define deep
Farher than the surface
95
Which organs are in the Right Upper quad?
RU: liver, gallbladder, stomach,
pancreas
96
What organs are in the Left Upper quad?
LU: spleen, most of stomach,
pancreas
97
What organ is in the Right Lower quad?
Appendix
98
What organs are in the Left Lower quad?
LL: small/large intestine \*which
is in all other quadrants\*
99
What are the functions of the skeletal system?
Functions:
Support and Structure
Protection
Movement
Production of red blood cells (RBC)
Mineral Storage
100
What are the differences between Tendons and Ligaments
● Ligaments: connect bone to bone
● Tendons: connect muscle to bone
101
Which bones are in the Axial skeleton?
Axial skeleton: bones of head and trunk
102
Which bones are in the Appendicular Skeleton?
● Appendicular skeleton: bones of appendages
103
What are the 4 (or 5) sections of the spinal column?
Cervical (7), Thoracic (12), Lumbar (5) , Sacrum (5), Coccyx (4)
C1, C2 - Atlas and axis respectively. They
support and allow movement of skull
C3,4,5 - Vertebrae which protect the
phrenic nerve and “keep the diaphragm
alive”.
104
What are the 3 sections of ribs in the ribcage?
● True ribs: 1-7
○ connect directly to the sternum via
costal cartilage
● False Ribs: 8-10
○ connect indirectly to sternum
through 7th rib by cartilage
● Floating Ribs: 11-12
○ do not connect to sternum, only
wrap halfway
105
What are the 3 main components of the hand?
Hand:
● Carpals
● Metacarpals
● Phalanges
106
What are the 3 components of the leg bones?
Leg bones:
● Femur
● Patella
● Tibia (anterior) / Fibula
(lateral)
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What are the 3 components of the foot?
● Tarsals
● Metatarsals
● Phalanges
108
General diagram of important bones
109
Radio Code: 1
Disaster / Severe Emergency
110
Radio Code: 2
Proceeding to Location
111
Radio Code: 3
Additional SBVAC Help
112
Radio Code: 4
Incident under control
113
Radio Code: 5
Returning to base
114
Radio Code: 9
Standing By
115
Radio Code: 10
Request PD
116
Radio Code: 13
Structure Fire
117
Radio Code: 15
Drill
118
Radio Code: 16
Ambulance Call
119
Radio Code: 17
Unit Disabled
120
Radio Call: 18
Proceeding to Hospital
121
Radio Code: 19
Radio Test
122
Radio Code: 21
Arrive at location
123
Radio Code: 22
Location
124
Radio Call: 24
Mutual Aid
125
Radio Code: 25
Dismiss Member
126
Radio Code: 28
Ready for Service
127
Radio Code: 34
Telephone (unit)
128
Radio Code: 35
Working Fire
129
Radio Code: 50
D.O.A
130
Radio Code: 60
Multiple Casualty Incident
131
Radio Code: 100
Scene Emergency Evacuate
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