kinetic energy - correct answer the energy an object has due to its motion
principle - correct answer a fundamental scientific or evidence based tent
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preference - correct answer how the specific prehospital care provider achieves the principle
preference used to accomplish depends on several factors - correct answer situation that exists
condition of the pt
fund of knowledge, skills, and experience of the prehospital care provider
local protocols
equipment available
situation involves all of the factors - correct answer hazards on scene
number of pt involved
location of the pt
postion og the vechile
contamination or hazardous materials concerns
potential for fire
weather
scene control and security by law enforcement
time and distance to hospital
number of providers
bystanders
transportation on scene
May change overtime on scene
condition of the pt - correct answer major question that will affect decision making is "how sick the pt is?"
factors that will facilitate this - correct answer age of the pt, physiologic factors that affect end organ perfusion (blood pressure, PULSE, VENTILATORY RATE, SKIN, TEMP), causes of trauma, the pt medical condition prior to the event, medication, alcohol and drug use
fund of the knowledge of the prehospital care provider - correct answer comes from several sources including initial training, cme course, local protocols, overall experience, and skill
comfort level of performing a skill depends on the frequency which it has been performed
local protocols - correct answer define what a phtls provider is credentialed to do in the field, they are intended to guide the approach to pt in a way that is systematic and consistent with the best practice levels
equipment available - correct answer experience of prehospital care provider does not matter if he or she dose not have the right equipment q
components critical thinking in emergency medical care - correct answer 1.asses the situation
2.asses the pt
3.asses the available resources
4.analyze the possible solutions
5. select the best answer to manage the situation and pt
6.develop the plan of action
7. initiate the plan action
8.ressess the response of the pt to the plan of action
9. make any needed adjustments or changes to plan of action
10. continue with steps 8 and 9 until this phase of care is completed
steps in critical thinking assessment - correct answer analysis
construction of a plan
action
reassessment
changes along the way
using critical thinking to control biases - correct answer 1) Assume the worst case scenario until proven other wise
2)uphold the Hippocratic oath "primum non nocere" or first do no harm
Ethics principles - correct answer
ethics - correct answer is using a set of moral principles to assist in determining what the right thing to do
ethical decision making includes - correct answer autonomy nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice
autonomy is greek word for - correct answer "self rule", In medicine it refer to the pt right to direct his or or her own health care free from interference or under influence
The management of posthospital trauma must reflect - correct answer 1. gain access to the pt
2.identify and treat life threating inquires
3.package and transport the pt to the closest appropriate facility in the least amount of time
compensated shock - correct answer agitation, anxiety, restlessness, weak rapid thready pulse, clammy cool skin, pallor, shallow breathing, thirst
uncompensated shock - correct answer A stage of shock that occurs when the body is no longer able to maintain systemic blood pressure [Show Less]