KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE
- Discuss the medical and non-medical equipment needed to respond to a call. (pp. 807-811)
- List the phases of an ambulance call. (p. 806)
- Describe the general provisions of state laws relating to the operation of the ambulance and privileges in any or all of the following categories: (pp.816-820) (Scan 33-2, p. 821)
- Speed
- Warning lights
- Sirens
- Right-of-way
- Parking
- Turning
- List contributing factors to unsafe driving conditions. (p. 816)
- Describe the considerations that should be given to: (p.819)
- Request for escorts
- Following an escort vehicle
- Intersections
- Discuss "Due Regard for Safety of All Others" while operating an emergency vehicle. (pp. 816-817)
- State what information is essential in order to respond to a call. (pp. 815-816)
- Discuss various situations that may affect response to a call (pp. 819-820)
- Differentiate between the various methods of moving a patient to the unit based upon injury or illness. (pp. 823-824)
- Apply the components of the essential patient information in a written report. (p. 826)
- Summarize the importance of preparing the unit for the next response. (pp. 826, 828, 830-831, 834) (Scan 33-4, p. 829; Scan 33-5, pp. 832-834)
- Identify what is essential for completion of a call. (p. 826) (Scan 33-3, p. 827)
- Distinguish among the terms cleaning, disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization. (p. 831) (Scan 33-6, p. 834)
- Describe how to clean or disinfect items following patient care. (p. 831) (Scan 33-5, pp. 832-833) (Scan 33-6, p. 834)
- Explain the rationale for appropriate report of patient information. (pp. 825, 826)
- Explain the rationale for having the unit prepared to respond. (pp. 811-812, 814) (Scan 33-1, p. 813)
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