Preventive Care and Education Flashcards
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A community paramedic is educating a patient with asthma on proper use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which step is MOST commonly performed incorrectly?
Answer: Failing to coordinate inhalation with actuation (poor inhaler technique)
Poor coordination between pressing the canister and inhaling is the most common MDI error, resulting in most medication depositing in the mouth rather than the lungs.
A community paramedic is advising a patient about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. For an average-risk adult turning 45, which is the CURRENT first-line recommended screening option per USPSTF guidelines?
Answer: Annual fecal immunochemical test (FIT) OR colonoscopy every 10 years
USPSTF recommends CRC screening beginning at age 45 for average-risk adults, with acceptable options including annual FIT or colonoscopy every 10 years.
When a community paramedic identifies a patient experiencing domestic violence, the FIRST priority in the patient education/intervention process is:
Answer: Ensuring patient safety and providing information about local resources
Ensuring the patient's immediate safety and providing non-judgmental support with resource information is the priority; decisions about leaving must be made by the patient.
A community paramedic is working with a care team to reduce hospital readmissions for CHF patients. Which post-discharge intervention has the STRONGEST evidence for reducing 30-day readmissions?
Answer: Structured home visits within 72 hours of discharge with medication reconciliation
Early home visits (within 48–72 hours of discharge) with medication reconciliation and education are among the most effective interventions for reducing CHF readmissions.
When educating a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dietary restrictions, the community paramedic should emphasize limiting which nutrient to slow disease progression?
Answer: Dietary protein intake and phosphorus-rich foods
Limiting dietary protein reduces nitrogen waste load on the kidneys, and restricting phosphorus prevents renal osteodystrophy, both slowing CKD progression.
A community paramedic assesses a patient's health literacy using the 'REALM' tool. What does low health literacy MOST commonly affect in patient care?
Answer: Medication adherence and ability to understand discharge instructions
Low health literacy is strongly linked to poor medication adherence and inability to follow complex health instructions, leading to worse outcomes.
A community paramedic is establishing a care plan for an elderly patient with multiple chronic conditions and polypharmacy. Which risk screening tool is MOST appropriate for identifying potentially inappropriate medications in this population?
Answer: Beers Criteria
The Beers Criteria, published by the American Geriatrics Society, identifies medications that are potentially inappropriate or high-risk in older adults.