Ems

Front 1

Abandonment

Back 1

unilateral termination of Care by the EMT without the patient's consent and without making provisions for transferring care to another medical professional with skills and training necessary to meet the needs of the patient.

Front 2

Abdomen

Back 2

the body cavity that contains the major organs of digestion and excretion. It is located below the diaphragm and above the pelvis.

Front 3

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

Back 3

a rapidly fatal condition in which the walls of the aorta in the abdomen weekend and the blood leaks into the layers of the vessel, causing it to bulge.

Front 4

Abdominal - thrust maneuver

Back 4

Preferred method to dislodge a severe airway obstruction in adults and children; also called the Heimlich maneuver.

Front 5

Abduction

Back 5

Motion of a limb away from the midline.

Front 6

Abrasion

Back 6

Loss or damage of The superficial layer of skin as a result of a body part rubbing or scraping across a rough or hard surface.

Front 7

Abruptio placentae

Back 7

Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus.

Front 8

Absorption

Back 8

The process by which medications travel through body tissue until they reach the bloodstream.

Front 9

Access

Back 9

Gaining entry to an enclosed area and reaching a patient.

Front 10

Accessory muscles

Back 10

The secondary muscles of respiration. They include the neck muscles (sternocleidomastoids), the chest pectoralis major muscles, and the abdominal muscles.

Front 11

Acetabulum

Back 11

The depression of the lateral pelvis where it's three component bones join, in which the femoral head fits snugly.

Front 12

Acidosis

Back 12

A pathologic condition that results from the accumulation of acids in the blood and body tissue.

Front 13

Acromioclavicular (AC) joint

Back 13

A simple joint where the bony projections of the scapula and the clavicle meet at the top of the shoulder.

Front 14

Action

Back 14

The therapeutic effect of a medication on the body.

Front 15

Activated charcoal

Back 15

An oral medication that binds and adsorbs ingested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract for treatment of sun poisoning the medication overdoses. It is ground into a very fine powder that provides the greatest possible surface area for binding medications that have been taken by mouth; it is carried on the EMS unit.

Front 16

Active compression-decompression CPR

Back 16

A technique that involves compressing the chest and then actually pulling it back up to its neutral position or beyond (decompression); may increase the amount of blood that returns to the heart, and thus, the amount of blood ejected from the heart during the compression phase.

Front 17

Activities of daily living

Back 17

It basic activities a person usually accomplished during a normal day, such as eating, dressing, and bathing.

Front 18

Acute abdomen

Back 18

A condition of sudden onset of pain within the abdomen, usually indicating peritonitis; immediate medical or surgical treatment is necessary.

Front 19

Acute coronary syndrome

Back 19

A group of symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia; includes angina in myocardial infarction.

Front 20

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI)

Back 20

A heart attack; death of heart muscle following obstruction of blood flow to it; in this context the attack is "new" or "happening right now."

Front 21

Acute stress reactions

Back 21

Reactions to stress that occur during a stressful situation.

Front 22

Adam's apple

Back 22

a firm prominence of cartilage that forms of the upper part of the larynx. It is more prominent in men than women. Also called the thyroid cartilage.

Front 23

Addiction

Back 23

Estate of overwhelming obsession or physical need to continue the use of a substance.

Front 24

Adduction

Back 24

Motion of a limb towards the midline.

Front 25

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Back 25

The nucleotide involved in energy metabolism; used to store energy.

Front 26

Adolescents

Back 26

Children between the ages 12 to 18 years.

Front 27

Adrenal glands

Back 27

endocrine glands located on the top of the kidneys that release adrenaline when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system.

Front 28

Adrenergic

Back 28

Pertaining to nerves that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, or noradrenaline (such as adrenergic nerves, adrenergic response); also pertains to the receptors acted on by norepinephrine.

Front 29

Adsorption

Back 29

The process of binding or sticking to a surface.

Front 30

Advance directive

Back 30

Written documentation that specifies medical treatment for a competent patient should the patient become unable to make decisions; also called a living will or health Care directive.

Front 31

Advanced EMT (AEMT)

Back 31

an individual who has training in specific aspects of advanced life support, such as intravenous therapy, and the administration of certain emergency medications.

Front 32

Advanced life support (ALS)

Back 32

Advanced life-saving procedures, including cardiac monitoring, administration of intravenous fluids and medications, and the use of advanced airway adjuncts. EMTs may be trained in some of these areas.

Front 33

Adventitious breath sounds

Back 33

Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing, strider, rhonchi, and crackles.

Front 34

Aerobic metabolism

Back 34

Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen.

Front 35

Afterload

Back 35

The force of resistance against which the heart pumps.

Front 36

Aging

Back 36

the process by which the temporary bond between the organophosphate and the acetylcholinesterase undergoes hydrolysis, resulting in a permanent covalent bond.

Front 37

Agonal gasps

Back 37

Occasional, gasping breaths that occur after the heart has stopped; seen in dying patients

Front 38

Agonist

Back 38

A medication that causes stimulation of receptors

Front 39

Air ambulances

Back 39

Fixed-wing and rotary-wing (known as helicopters) aircrafts that have been modified for medical care; used to evacuate and transport patients with life-threatening injuries to treatment facilities

Front 40

Air embolism

Back 40

The presence of air in the veins, which can lead to cardiac arrest if it enters the heart

Front 41

Airborne transmission

Back 41

The spread of an organism via droplets or dust

Front 42

Airway

Back 42

The upper airway tract or passage above the larynx, which includes the nose, mouth, and throat

Front 43

Alkalosis

Back 43

The buildup of excess base (lack of acids) in the body fluids

Front 44

Allergen

Back 44

A substance that causes an allergic reaction

Front 45

Allergic reaction

Back 45

The body's exaggerated immune response to an internal or surface agent

Front 46

Alpha

Back 46

What type of energy that is emitted from a strong radiologic;it is the least harmful penetrating type of radiation and cannot travel more than a few inches or penetrate most objects

Front 47

Alpha-adrenergic receptors

Back 47

Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause constriction of blood vessels

Front 48

Altered mental status

Back 48

any deviation from alert and oriented to person, place, time, any event, or any deviation from a patient's normal baseline mental status; May signal disease in the central nervous system or elsewhere in the body

Front 49

Alveolar minute volume

Back 49

The volume of air moved through the lungs in 1 minute minus the Dead space; calculated by multiplying tidal (minus Dead space) and respiratory rate

Front 50

Alveolar ventilation

Back 50

The volume of air that reaches the alveoli. It is determined by subtracting the amount of Dead space are from the tidal volume

Front 51

Alveoli

Back 51

The air sacs of the lungs in which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place

Front 52

Ambient temperature

Back 52

The temperature of the surrounding environment

Front 53

Ambulance

Back 53

A specialized vehicle for treating and transporting sick and injured patients

Front 54

American standard safety system

Back 54

a safety system for large oxygen cylinders, designed to prevent The accidental attachment of a regulator to a cylinder containing the wrong type of gas

Front 55

Americans with disabilities act (ADA)

Back 55

Comprehensive legislation that is designed to protect people with disabilities against discrimination

Front 56

Amniotic sac

Back 56

The fluid-filled, bag like membrane in which the fetus develops

Front 57

Amputation

Back 57

An injury in which part of the body is completely severed

Front 58

Anaerobic metabolism

Back 58

The metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen; the main byproduct is lactic acid

Front 59

Anaphylactic shock

Back 59

Severe shock caused by an allergic reaction

Front 60

Anaphylaxis

Back 60

An extreme, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure

Front 61

Anatomic position

Back 61

The position of reference in which the patient stands facing forward, arms at the side, with the palms of the hands forward

Front 62

Anemic

Back 62

describes a condition in which the patient has too few red blood cells, resulting in a decreased ability to transport oxygen through the body by the bloodstream

Front 63

Aneurysm

Back 63

An abnormal enlargement of the wall of a blood vessel that results from the weakening of the vessel wall

Front 64

Angina pectoris

Back 64

Transient (short-lived) chest discomfort caused by partial or temporary blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle; also called angina

Front 65

Angioedema

Back 65

Localized areas of swelling beneath the skin, often around the eyes and lips, but it can also involve other body areas as well

Front 66

Anisocoria

Back 66

Naturally occurring uneven pupil size

Front 67

Antagonist

Back 67

A medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medication

Front 68

Anterior

Back 68

The front surface of the body; left side facing you in the standard anatomical position

Front 69

Anterograde (post-traumatic) amnesia

Back 69

Inability to remember events after an injury

Front 70

Anthrax

Back 70

A disease caused by a deadly bacteria (bacillus anthracis) that lay dormant in a spore (protective shell); The germ is released from the spore when exposed to the optimal temperature and moisture. The routes of entry are inhalation, cutaneous, and gastrointestinal (from consuming food that contains spores)

Front 71

Antidote

Back 71

A substance that is used to neutralize or counteract a poison

Front 72

Antidote treatment nerve agent auto-injector (ATNAA)

Back 72

A nerve agent antidote kit containing atropine and pralidoxime chloride; delivered as a single dose through one needle

Front 73

Antivenin

Back 73

A serum that counteracts the effect of venom from an animal or insect

Front 74

Aorta

Back 74

The main artery leaving the left side of the heart, which receives blood from the leftventricle and delivers it to all the other arteries that carry blood to the tissues of the body

Front 75

Aortic aneurysm

Back 75

A weakness in the wall of the aorta that makes it susceptible to rupture

Front 76

Aortic valve

Back 76

The one-way valve that lies between the left ventricle and the aorta and keeps blood from flowing back into the left ventricle after the left ventricle ejects it's blood into the aorta; one of the four heart valves

Front 77

Apex (apices)

Back 77

The pointed extremity of a conical structure

Front 78

Apgar score

Back 78

A scoring system for assessing the status of a newborn that assigns a number value to each of the five areas

Front 79

Aphasia

Back 79

The inability to understand and/ or produce speech

Front 80

Apnea

Back 80

Absence of spontaneous breathing

Front 81

Apneic oxygenation

Back 81

A technique in which oxygen administered via a high-flow nasal cannula is left in place during an intubation attempt, allowing for continuous oxygen delivery into the airways during all phases of the procedure

Front 82

Apparent life-threatening event (ALTE)

Back 82

An event that causes unresponsiveness, cyanosis, and apnea in an infant, who then resumes breathing with stimulation

Front 83

Appendicitis

Back 83

Inflammation or infection of the appendix

Front 84

Appendicular skeleton

Back 84

The portion of the skeletal system that comprises the arms, legs, pelvis, and shoulder girdle

Front 85

Appendix

Back 85

a small, tubular structure that is attached to the lower border of the cesum and the lower right quadrant of the abdomen

Front 86

Applied ethics

Back 86

The manner in which principles of ethics are incorporated into professional conduct

Front 87

Arterial air embolism

Back 87

Air bubbles in the arterial blood vessels

Front 88

Arterioles

Back 88

The smallest branch of arteries leading to the vast network of capillaries

Front 89

Arteriosclerosis

Back 89

A disease that causes the arteries to thicken, harden, and calcify

Front 90

Artery

Back 90

A blood vessel, consisting of three layers of tissue and smooth muscle, that carries blood away from the heart

Front 91

Articular cartilage

Back 91

A pearly white layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surface (contact surfaces on the ends) of bones in the synovial joints

Front 92

Artifact

Back 92

a tracing on an ECG that is the result of interference, such as patient movement, rather than the heart's electrical activity

Front 93

Ascites

Back 93

Fluid in the abdomen

Front 94

Aseptic technique

Back 94

a technique that helps ensure pathogens are not introduced anywhere in the procedure, achieved by sterilization of equipment, or use of antiseptic or disinfectant; often used for fast, invasive procedures such a starting an IV line

Front 95

Aspiration

Back 95

in the context of airway, the introduction of vomitus or other foreign materials into the lungs

Front 96

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA)

Back 96

A medication that is an antipyretic (reduces fever), analgesic (reduces pain), anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation), and a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation (clumping)

Front 97

Assault

Back 97

Unlawfully placing a patient in fear of bodily harm

Front 98

Asthma

Back 98

an acute spasm of the smaller air passages called bronchioles, associated with excessive mucus production and with swelling of the mucous lining of the respiratory passages

Front 99

Asystole

Back 99

The complete absence of all heart electrical activity

Front 100

Ataxic respirations

Back 100

Irregular, ineffective respirations that may or may not have an identifiable pattern

Front 101

Atelectasis

Back 101

Collapse of the alveolar air spaces of the lungs

Front 102

Atherosclerosis

Back 102

a disorder in which cholesterol and calcium buildup inside the walls of the blood vessels, forming plaque, eventually leading to a partial or complete blockage of blood flow

Front 103

Atrium

Back 103

One of two (left and right)upper chambers of the heart. The right receives blood from the vena cava and delivers it to the right ventricle. The left receives blood from the pulmonary veins and delivers it to the left ventricle.

Front 104

Aura

Back 104

A sensation experience before a seizure; serves as a warning sign that a seizure is about to occur

Front 105

Auscultate

Back 105

To listen to sounds within an organ with a stethoscope

Front 106

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Back 106

a group of complex disorders of brain development, characterized by difficulties in social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and verbal and nonverbal communication

Front 107

Automated external defibrillator (AED)

Back 107

Device that texts treatable life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias (ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia) and delivers the appropriate electrical shock to the patient.

Front 108

Automatic transport ventilator (ATV)

Back 108

a ventilation device attached to a control box that allows the variables of ventilation to be set. If frees the EMT to perform other tasks while the patient is being ventilated.

Front 109

Automaticity

Back 109

The ability of cardiac muscle cells to contract without stimulation from the nervous system

Front 110

Autonomic nervous system

Back 110

the part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary activities of the body, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion of food

Front 111

AVPU scale

Back 111

A method of assessing the level of consciousness by determining whether the patient is awake and alert, responsive to verbal stimuli or pain, or unresponsive;used principally early in the assessment process.

Front 112

Avulsion

Back 112

An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as a flap

Front 113

Axial loading injuries

Back 113

injuries in which load is applied along the vertical or longitudinal axis of the spine, which results in load being transmitted along the entire length of the vertebral column;for example, falling from a height and landing on the feet in an upright position

Front 114

Axial skeleton

Back 114

The part of the skeleton comprising the skull, spinal column, and rib cage

Front 115

B-NICE

Back 115

A memory device to work all the types of weapons of mass destruction: biologic, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, and explosive

Front 116

Backboard

Back 116

a long, flat board made of rigid, rectangular material that is used to provide support to a patient who is suspected of having a hip, pelvic, spinal, or lower extremity injury; also called a spine board, trauma board, and longboard

Front 117

Bacteria

Back 117

Microorganisms that reproduce by binary fission. The single cell creatures reproduce rapidly. Some can form spores (encysted variants) when environmental conditions are harsh

Front 118

Bacterial vaginosis

Back 118

An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina;characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a "fishy" smelling discharge

Front 119

Bag-valve mask (BVM)

Back 119

A device with a one-way valve and a face mask attached to a ventilation bag; when attached to reservoir and connected to oxygen, it delivers more than 90% supplemental oxygen.

Front 120

Ball and socket joint

Back 120

The joint that allows internal and external rotation, as well as bending

Front 121

Bariatrics

Back 121

A branch of medicine concerned with the management (prevention or control) of obesity and allied diseases

Front 122

Barotrauma

Back 122

Injury caused by pressure to enclosed body surfaces, for example, from too much pressure in the lungs

Front 123

Barrier device

Back 123

A protective item, such as a pocket mask with a valve, that limit exposure to a patient's body fluids

Front 124

Base station

Back 124

Any radio hardware containing a transmitter and receiver that is located in a fixed place

Front 125

Basic life support (BLS)

Back 125

non-invasive emergency life-saving care that is used to treat medical conditions, including airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest

Front 126

Basilar skull fractures

Back 126

Usually occur following diffuse impact to the Head (such as falls, motor vehicle crashes);generally result from extension of linear fracture to the base of the skull and can be difficult to diagnose with a radiograph

Front 127

Basket stretcher

Back 127

a rigid structure commonly used in technical and water rescues that surrounds and supports the patient yet allows water to drain through holes in the bottom; also called a Stokes litter

Front 128

Battery

Back 128

Unlawfully touching a patient or providing emergency Care without consent

Front 129

Battle sign

Back 129

Bruising behind an ear over the mastoid process that may indicate a skull fracture

Front 130

Behavior

Back 130

How a person functions are acts in response to his or her environment

Front 131

Behavioral crisis

Back 131

The point at which a person's reactions to events interfere with activities of daily living; this becomes a psychiatric emergency when it caused a major life interruption, such as attempted suicide

Front 132

Bends

Back 132

a painful condition seen in divers who ascend too quickly, in which gas, especially nitrogen, forms bubbles and blood vessels and other tissues; also called decompression sickness

Front 133

Beta

Back 133

A type of energy that is emitted from a strong radiological source;is slightly more penetrating than alpha and requires a layer of clothing to stop it

Front 134

Beta-adrenergic receptors

Back 134

portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause an increase in the force of contraction of the heart, an increased heart rate, and bronchial dilation

Front 135

Biceps

Back 135

The large muscle that covers the front of the humerus

Front 136

Bilateral

Back 136

A body part or condition that appears on both sides of the midline

Front 137

Bile ducts

Back 137

The ducts that convey bile between the liver and the intestine

Front 138

Bills of lading

Back 138

The shipping paper is used for transport of chemicals over roads and highways; also referred to as freight bills

Front 139

Bioethics

Back 139

The study of ethics related to issues that arise in healthcare

Front 140

Birth canal

Back 140

The vagina and cervix

Front 141

Blanch

Back 141

To turn white

Front 142

Blind-spot

Back 142

Where is the roads are blocking your view by your vehicle or mirrors

Front 143

Bloody show

Back 143

a small amount of blood in the vagina that appears at the beginning of labor and me include a plug of pink tinged mucus that is discharged from the cervix begins to dilate

Front 144

Blowout fracture

Back 144

A fracture of the orbit or of the bones that support the floor of the orbit

Front 145

Blunt trauma

Back 145

An impact on the body by objects that cause injury without penetrating soft tissues or internal organs and cavities

Front 146

Body mechanics

Back 146

The relationship between the bodies and topical structures and the physical forces associated with lifting, moving, and carrying; the ways in which the body moves to achieve a specific action

Front 147

Botulinum

Back 147

Produced by bacteria,this is the most potent neurotoxin known. When introduced into the body, this neurotoxins affect the nervous system's ability to function and causes botulism.

Front 148

Bradycardia

Back 148

Slow heart rate, less than 60 beats / minute

Front 149

Bradypnea

Back 149

Slow respiratory rate; in a child it is an ominous signs that indicate impending respiratory arrest

Front 150

Brain stem

Back 150

The area of brain between the spinal cord and cerebrum, surrounded by the cerebellum; controls functions are necessary for life, such as respiration

Front 151

Breach of confidentiality

Back 151

Disclosure of information without proper authorization

Front 152

Breath-holding syncope

Back 152

Loss of consciousness caused by a decreased breathing stimulus

Front 153

Breech presentation

Back 153

A delivery in which the buttocks comes out first

Front 154

Bronchial breath sounds

Back 154

Normal breathing sounds made by air moving through the bronchi

Front 155

Bronchioles

Back 155

Subdivision of smaller bronchi in the lungs; made of smooth muscle and dilate or constrict in response to various stimuli

Front 156

Bronchiolitis

Back 156

inflammation of the bronchioles I usually occurs in children younger than 2 years and is often caused by the respiratory syncytial virus.

Front 157

Bronchitis

Back 157

An acute or chronic inflammation of the long that may damage lung tissue;usually associated with cough and production of sputum and, depending on its cause, sometimes fever

Front 158

Buboes

Back 158

Enlarged lymph nodes (up to the size of a tennis ball) that are characteristic of people infected with bubonic plague

Front 159

Bubonic plague

Back 159

bacterial infection that affects the lymphatic system. It is transmitted by infected rodents and fleas and characterized by a cute moles, fever, and the formation of tender, and Marge, inflamed lymph nodes that appear as lesions, called buboes. Also called the black death.

Front 160

Bulk storage containers

Back 160

any container other than non-bulky storage container such as a fixed tank, highway cargo tanks, rail tank cars, totes, and intermodal tanks. You typically found a manufacturing facility center off its Rider by a secondary containment system to help the troll an accidental release.

Front 161

Burns

Back 161

First degree: affects only the outer layer of skin. Causes pain, redness, and swelling.

Second degree: affects both the outer layer and underlying layer of skin. Can cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering. Also called partial thickness Burns

Third degree: affects the deep layers of the skin. They are also called full thickness Burns. They cause white or black end, burned skin. The skin may be numb.

Front 162

Calcaneus

Back 162

The heel bone

Front 163

Capillaries

Back 163

The small blood vessels that connect arterioles and venules;various substances pass through capillary walls, into and out of the interstitial fluid, and then on to the cells.

Front 164

Capillary vessels

Back 164

The tiny blood vessel between the arterioles and the venules that prevent transfer of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between body tissues and blood

Front 165

Capnography

Back 165

Non-invasive method to quickly and efficiently provide information on patient's ventilatory status, circulation, and metabolism; actually measures the concentration of carbon dioxide in expired air overtime.

Front 166

Capnometry

Back 166

The use of capnometer, a device that measures the amount of expired carbon dioxide

Front 167

Carbon dioxide retention

Back 167

a condition characterized by chronicly high blood level of carbon dioxide in which the respiratory center no longer responds to high blood levels of carbon dioxide.

Front 168

Carbon monoxide

Back 168

And odorless, colorless, tasteless, and highly poisonous gas that results from incomplete oxidation of carbon in combustion.

Front 169

Carboys

Back 169

Glass, plastic, or steel containers, ranging in volume from 5 to 15 gallons.

Front 170

Cardiac output (CO)

Back 170

a measure of the volume of blood circulated by the heart in one minute, calculated by multiplying the stroke volume by the heart rate.

Front 171

Cardiac tamponade

Back 171

compression of the heart as the result of buildup of blood or other fluid in the pericardial sac, leading to a decreased cardiac output.

Front 172

Cardiogenic shock

Back 172

state in which not enough oxygen is delivered to the tissues of the body, caused by low output of blood from the heart. It can be a severe complication of a large acute myocardial infarction, as well as other conditions.

Front 173

Carina

Back 173

Point at which the trachea bifurcates (divides) into the left and right mainstem bronchi.

Front 174

Cartilage

Back 174

Smooth connective tissue that forms the support structure of the skeletal system provides cushioning between bones; also forms the nasal septum and portions of the outer ear.

Front 175

Casualty collection area

Back 175

Area set up by physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff near a major disaster scene where patients can receive further triage medical Care.

Front 176

Cataracts

Back 176

Clouding of the lens of the eye or its surrounding transparent membranes.

Front 177

Cavitation

Back 177

A phenomenon in which speed causes a bullet to generate pressure waves, which causes damage distant from the bullets path.

Front 178

Cecum

Back 178

The first part of the large intestine, into which the ileum opens.

Front 179

Central pulses

Back 179

Horses that are closest to the core part of the body where the vital organs are located; include the carotid, femoral, and apical pulses.

Front 180

Cerebellum

Back 180

One of the three major subdivisions of the brain, sometimes called the little brain;coordinates the various activities of the brain, particularly fine body movements.

Front 181

Cerebral palsy

Back 181

A group of disorders characterized by poorly controlled body movement

Front 182

Cerebral edema

Back 182

Swelling of the brain.

Front 183

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Back 183

Fluid produced in the ventricles of the brain that flows to a subarachnoid space then bathes the meninges.

Front 184

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Back 184

An interruption of blood flow to the brain that results in the loss of brain function; also called a stroke

Front 185

Cerebrum

Back 185

Largest part of the three subdivisions of the brain, sometimes called the gray matter;made up of several lobes that control movement, hearing, balance, speech, visual perception, emotions, and personality.

Front 186

Cervical spine

Back 186

The portion of the spinal column consisting of the first seven vertebrae that lie in the neck.

Front 187

Cervix

Back 187

The lower third, or neck, of the uterus; it is the narrowest portion of the uterus and opens into the vagina.

Front 188

Channel

Back 188

And assigned frequency or frequencies that are used to carry voice and / or data communications.

Front 189

Chemical transportation emergency center (chemtrec)

Back 189

An agency that assists emergency responders and identifying and handling hazardous materials transport incidents.

Front 190

Chemoreceptors

Back 190

Monitor the levels of O2, CO2, and the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid and then provide feedback to the respiratory centers to modify the rate and depth of breathing based on the body's needs at any given time.

Front 191

Chest compression fraction

Back 191

Total percentage of time during a resuscitation attempt in which act of chest compressions are being performed.

Front 192

Chlamydia

Back 192

A sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium chlamydia trachomatis.

Front 193

Chlorine (CL)

Back 193

first chemical agent ever used in warfare. It has a distinct order of bleach and creates a green Haze when released as a gas. Initially it produces upper airway irritation and a choking sensation.

Front 194

Cholecystitis

Back 194

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Front 195

Chordae tendineae

Back 195

Thin bands of fibrous tissue that attach to the valves in the heart and prevent them from inverting.

Front 196

Chronic bronchitis

Back 196

Irritation of the major long passageways from infectious disease are irritants such a smoke.

Front 197

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Back 197

A slow process of dilation and destruction of the airways and alveoli caused by chronic bronchial obstruction.

Front 198

Chyme

Back 198

Substance that leaves the stomach. It is combination of all the eaten foods with added stomach acids.

Front 199

Circulatory system

Back 199

the complex arrangement of connected tubes, in cluding the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins, that move blood, oxygen, nutrients, carbon dioxide, and cellular waste throughout the body.

Front 200

Clavicle

Back 200

The collarbone; it is lateral to the sternum in anterior to the scapula

Front 201

Clean technique

Back 201

technique in which the amount of pathogens are unclean materials picked up or transferred is minimize the use of routine hand washing, non-sterile protective gloves, etc.

Front 202

Closed abdominal injury

Back 202

An injury in which there is soft tissue damage inside the body but the skin remains intact.

Front 203

Closed chest injury

Back 203

An injury to the chest in which the skin is not broken, usually caused by blunt trauma.

Front 204

Closed fracture

Back 204

Any break in a bone in which the overlying skin is not broken.

Front 205

Closed head injury

Back 205

Injury in which the brain has been injured but the skin has not been broken and there is no obvious bleeding.

Front 206

Closed incident

Back 206

An incident that is contained; all casualties are accounted for.

Front 207

Closed injuries

Back 207

Injuries in which damage occurs beneath the skin or mucous membrane but the surface of the skin remains intact.

Front 208

Close ended questions

Back 208

Questions that can be answered in short or single word responses.

Front 209

Coagulation

Back 209

The formation of a clot plug-in opening in an injured blood vessel and stop bleeding.

Front 210

Coccyx

Back 210

The last three or four vertebrae of the spine; the tailbone.

Front 211

Cold zone

Back 211

a safe area at a hazardous material incident for the agencies involved in the operations. The incident Commander, command post, EMS providers, and other support functions necessary to control the incident reveal he's located in this zone. Also referred to as the clean zone or the support zone.

Front 212

Colostomy

Back 212

Surgical procedure to create an opening (stoma) between the colon and the surface of the body.

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Coma

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A state of profound unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused.

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Combining vowel

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Vowel used to combine two word roots or a word root and suffix.

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Command

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an incident command, the position that oversees the incident, establishes the objectives and priorities, and develops a response plan.

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Command Post

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the location of The incident Commander at the scene of an emergency and work command, coordination, control, and communication are centralized.

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Commotio cordis

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a blunt chest injury caused by sudden, direct blow to the chest that occurs only during the critical portion of a person's heartbeat.

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Communicable disease

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Disease that can be spread from one person or species to another.

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Community paramedicine

Back 219

healthcare model in which experience paramedics received advanced training to equip them to provide additional services in the prehospital environment, such as health evaluations, monitoring of chronic illnesses or conditions, and patient advocacy.

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Compartment syndrome

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Swelling within a confined anatomic compartment that produces dangerous pressure, characterized by extreme pain, decrease pain sensation, pain on stretching of affecting muscles, and decreased power.

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Compensated shock

Back 221

The early stage of shock, in which the body can still compensate for blood loss.

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Compensatory damages

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damages awarded in a civil lawsuit that are intended to restore the plaintiff to the same condition that he or she was in prior to the incident.

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Complex access

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Entry that require special tools and trained and includes the use of force.

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Compliance

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The ability of the alveoli to expand when the air is drawn and during inhalation.

Front 225

Concealment

Back 225

The use of objects to limit a person's visibility of you.

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Concussion

Back 226

a temporary loss or alteration of part or all of the brain's ability to function without actual physical damage to the brain.

Front 227

Conduction

Back 227

Philosophy by direct contact (EG, when a body part comes into contact with a colder object.)

Front 228

Conductive hearing loss

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Hearing loss caused by faulty transmission of sound waves

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Congestive heart failure (CHF)

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A disorder in which the heart loses part of its ability to effectively pump blood, usually as a result of damage to the heart muscle and usually resulting in a half a cup of fluid into the lungs.

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Conjunctiva

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Delicate membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the exposed surface of the eye

Front 231

Conjunctivitis

Back 231

Inflammation of the conjunctiva.

Front 232

Contact burn

Back 232

A burn caused by direct contact with a hot object.

Front 233

Contact hazard

Back 233

The term used to describe danger posed by a chemical was primary route of entry into the body is through the skin; also called a skin hazard.

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Contagious

Back 234

Infectious disease that spreads from one human to another; communicable.

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Contamination

Back 235

Presence of infectious organisms on or in objects such as dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient's body; also, the presence of foreign bodies such as dirt, gravel, or metal.

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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

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Method of ventilation used primarily in the treatment of critically ill patients with respiratory distress; can prevent the need for endotracheal intubation.

Front 237

Continuum of Care

Back 237

the concept of consistent patient care across the entire healthcare team from the first base of contact with patient discharge;working together with a unified gold, results and improved individual and team performance, better patient and provider safety, and improve patient outcome.

Front 238

Contraindications

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conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate because it would not help, or me actually harm, a patient.

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Contributory negligence

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A legal defense that may be raised when the defendant feels that the conduct of the plaintiff somehow contributed to any injuries or damages that were sustained by the plaintiff.

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Control zones

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areas at a hazardous material incident that are designated as hot, warm, or cold, based on safety issues in the degree of hazard found there.

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Contusion

Back 241

A bruise from an injury that causes bleeding beneath the skin without breaking the skin; also see ecchymosis

Front 242

Convection

Back 242

The loss of body heat caused by air movement (eg, a breeze blowing across the body.)

Front 243

Conventional reasoning

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A type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from peers and society.

Front 244

Core temperature

Back 244

The temperature of the central part of the body (EG, the heart, lungs, and vital organs).

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Cornea

Back 245

The transparent tissue layer in front of the people in iris of the eye

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Coronal plane

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An imaginary plane where the body is divided into front and back parts

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Coronary arteries

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The blood vessels that carry blood and nutrients to the heart muscle.

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Coup-contrecoup brain injury

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Brain injury that occurs when force is applied to the head and energy transmission through brain tissue causes injury of the opposite side of original impact; coup injury occurs at the point of impact; contre-coup injury occurs on the opposite side of impact, as the brain rebounds.

Front 249

Covert

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an act in which the public safety community generally has no prior knowledge of the time, location, or nature of the attack.

Front 250

Crackles

Back 250

Crackling, rattling breath sound signaling fluid in the dead space of the lungs; formerly called rales.

Front 251

Cranium

Back 251

Area of the head above the ears and eyes; the skull. It contains the brain.

Front 252

Crepitus

Back 252

A grating are grinding sensation caused by fractured bone and sore joints rubbing together;also air bubbles under the skin that produces a crackling sound or crinkly feeling.

Front 253

Crew resource management (CRM)

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a set of procedures for you San environments for human are can have disastrous consequences. And empowers people within a team to communicate effectively with one another with a goal of improving team situational awareness, patient and crew safety, and overall communication.

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Cricoid cartilage

Back 254

A firm ridge of cartilage that forms the lower part of the larynx.

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Cricothyroid membrane

Back 255

I said she'd a faccia that connects the thyroid in the cricoid cartilage is the make up the larynx.

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Critical incident stress management

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process that confronts the responses to critical incidents in diffuses them, directing the emergency services personnel towards physical and emotional equilibrium.

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Cross-contamination

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Occurs when a person is contaminated by an agent as a result of coming into contact with another contaminated person.

Front 258

Croup

Back 258

inflammatory disease of the upper respiratory system that may cause a partial airway obstruction is characterized by a barking cough; usually seen in children.

Front 259

Crowning

Back 259

Appearance of the fetus's head at the vaginal opening during labor.

Front 260

Crush syndrome

Back 260

significant metabolic derangement that develops when crushed extremities are body parts remain trapped for a prolonged periods. This can lead to renal failure and death.

Front 261

Crushing injury

Back 261

An injury that occurs when a great amount of force is applied to the body.

Front 262

Cultural imposition

Back 262

when one person imposes his or her beliefs, values, and practices on another because he or she believes his or her ideals are superior.

Front 263

Cumulative stress reactions

Back 263

Prolonged or excessive stress.

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Cushion of safety

Back 264

Keeping a safe distance between your vehicle and any vehicles around you.

Front 265

Cyanide

Back 265

an agent that affects the body's ability to use oxygen. It is a colorless gas that has an odor similar to almonds.the effects begin on the cellular level and are very rapidly seen at the organ and system levels.

Front 266

Cyanosis

Back 266

A blue gray skin color that is caused by a reduced level of oxygen in the blood.

Front 267

Cylinders

Back 267

Portable, compressed gas containers used to hold liquids and gases such as nitrogen, Oregon, helium, and oxygen. They have a range of sizes in internal pressures.

Front 268

Cystitis

Back 268

Inflammation of the bladder.

Front 269

Danger zone (hot zone)

Back 269

an area where people can be exposed to hazard such as electrical wires, sharp metal edges, broken glass, toxic substances, lethal radiation, fire, or hazardous materials.

Front 270

DCAP-BTLS

Back 270

A mnemonic for assessment in which each area of the body is evaluated for deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures/penetrations, Burns, tenderness, lacerations, and swelling.

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Dead space

Back 271

Portion of the title volume that's not reach the alveoli and dust is not participating gas exchange;and some contacts, any portion of the airway that does not contain air and cannot participate in the gas exchange, such as the trachea and bronchi.

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Decay

Back 272

A natural process in which a material that is unstable attempts to stabilize itself by changing its structure.

Front 273

Deceleration

Back 273

The slowing of an object.

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Decision-making capacity

Back 274

Ability to understand and process information and make a choice regarding appropriate medical Care.

Front 275

Decompensated shock

Back 275

The late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling.

Front 276

Decompression sickness

Back 276

painful condition Cena divers ascend too quickly, and which gas, expecially nitrogen, farm to bubbles in the blood vessels and other tissues; see bends.

Front 277

Decontaminate

Back 277

To remove or neutralize radiation, chemical, or other hazardous materials from clothing, equipment, vehicles, and personnel.

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Decontamination area

Back 278

designated area and hazardous materials incidents were all patients and responders must be decontaminated before going to another area.

Front 279

Decubitus ulcers

Back 279

Score is caused by the pressure of skin against a surface for long periods of time; can range from a pink discoloration of the skin to a Depot in that may invade into bone or organs; also known as bedsores.

Front 280

Dedicated line

Back 280

Special telephone line that is used for specific point-to-point communications; also known as a hotline.

Front 281

Deep venous thrombosis

Back 281

Formation of a blood clot with enlarged veins of the extremity, typically following a period of prolonged immobilization.

Front 282

Defamation

Back 282

Communication of false information about a person that is damaging to that person's reputation or standing in the community.

Front 283

Delirium

Back 283

the sudden change in mental status that is acute and reversible, characterized by disorientation, inability to focus, and attention, and ability to think logically, memory loss, striking changes in personality and affect, hallucinations, delusions, or decreased level of consciousness.

Front 284

Delirium tremens (DT)

Back 284

Severe withdrawal syndrome seen in alcoholics who are deprived of ethyl alcohol; characterized by restlessness, fever, sweating, disorientation, education, and seizures; can be fatal if untreated.

Front 285

Dependent edema

Back 285

Swelling in the part of the body closest to the ground, caused by a collection of fluid in the tissues; a possible sign of congestive heart failure.

Front 286

Dependent lividity

Back 286

Led Zeppelin to the lowest point of the body, causing discoloration of the skin; a definitive sign of death.

Front 287

Depositions

Back 287

Oral questions asked of parties and witnesses under oath

Front 288

Depression

Back 288

A persistent mood of sadness, despair, and discouragement;may be a symptom of many different mental and physical disorders, or it may be a disorder on its own.

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Dermis

Back 289

The inner layer of the skin, containing hair follicles, sweat glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels

Front 290

Designated officer

Back 290

The Individual in the department who is charged with the responsibility of managing exposures and infection control issues.

Front 291

Developmental disability

Back 291

Insufficient development of the brain, resulting in some level of destruction or impairment.

Front 292

Diabetes mellitus

Back 292

a metabolic disorder in which the ability to metabolize carbohydrates is impaired, usually because of a lack of insulin.

Front 293

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

Back 293

A form of hyperglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes in which certain acids accumulate when insulin is not available.

Front 294

Diamond carry

Back 294

caring technique in which one provider is located at the head of the stretcher or backboard, one at the foot end, and one at each side of the patient

Front 295

Diaphoretic

Back 295

Characterized by light or profuse sweating.

Front 296

Diaphragm

Back 296

a muscular dome that forms the undersurface of the thorax, separating the chest from the abdominal cavity. Contraction of this (and the chest wall muscles)brings air into the lungs. Relaxation allows air to be expelled from the lungs.

Front 297

Diastole

Back 297

The relaxation, or period of relaxation, of the heart, especially of the ventricles.

Front 298

Diastolic pressure

Back 298

The pressure that remains in the arteries during the relaxation phase of the heart's cycle (diastole) when the left ventricle is at rest.

Front 299

Diffusion

Back 299

Process in which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Front 300

Digestion

Back 300

The processing of food that nourishes the individual cells of the body

Front 301

Dilation

Back 301

Widening of a tubular structure such as a coronary artery.

Front 302

Diphtheria

Back 302

Infectious disease in which a membrane forms, lining the pharynx; this mining can severely obstruct the passage of air into the larynx

Front 303

Direct contact

Back 303

Exposure or transmission of a communicable disease from one person to another by physical contact.

Front 304

Direct ground lift

Back 304

a lifting technique that is used for patients who are found lying supine on the ground with no suspected spinal injury.

Front 305

Direct laryngoscopy

Back 305

Visualization of the airway with a laryngoscope.

Front 306

Dirty bomb

Back 306

Name given to an explosive radiologic dispersal device

Front 307

Disaster

Back 307

A widespread event that disrupts community resources and functions, in turn threatening public safety, citizens' lives, and property.

Front 308

Discovery

Back 308

The phase of a civil lawsuit the plaintiff and defense obtain information from each other that will enable the attorneys to have a better understanding of the case, which will assist in negotiating a possible settlement or in preparing for a trial. This phase includes dispositions, interrogatories, and demands for production of records.

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Disease vector

Back 309

An animal that spreads a disease, once infected, to another animal.

Front 310

Disinfection

Back 310

The killing of pathogenic agents by direct application of chemicals.

Front 311

Dislocation

Back 311

Disruption of a joint in which ligaments are damaged and the bone ends are no longer in contact.

Front 312

Displaced fracture

Back 312

A fracture in which bone fragments are separated from one another, producing deformity in the limb.

Front 313

Dissecting aneurysm

Back 313

A condition in which the inner layers of an artery, such as the aorta, become separated, allowing blood (high pressures) to flow between the layers.

Front 314

Dissemination

Back 314

It means by which a terrorist will spread in agent, for example, by poisoning the water supply or aerosolizing the agent into the air or ventilation system of a building.

Front 315

Distal

Back 315

Further from the trunk or nearer to the free end of the extremity.

Front 316

Distracting injury

Back 316

An injury that prevents patient from noticing other injuries he or she may have, even severe injuries; for example, a painful femur or tibia fracture that prevents a patient from noticing back pain associated with a spinal fracture.

Front 317

Distributive shock

Back 317

A condition that occurs when there is widespread dilation of the small arterioles, small venules, or both.

Front 318

Diverticulitis

Back 318

Inflammation in small pockets at weak areas in the muscle walls.

Front 319

Diving reflex

Back 319

The slowing of the heart rate caused by submersion in cold water.

Front 320

Do not resuscitate (DNR) orders

Back 320

Written documentation by a physician giving permission to medical personnel not to attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest.

Front 321

Domestic terrorism

Back 321

Terrorism that is carried out by people in their own country.

Front 322

Dorsal

Back 322

The posterior surface of the body, including the back of the hand.

Front 323

Dorsalis pedis artery

Back 323

The artery on the anterior surface of the foot between the first and second metatarsals.

Front 324

Dose

Back 324

The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient's size and age.

Front 325

Down syndrome

Back 325

A genetic chromosomal defect that can occur during fetal development that results in intellectual impairment as well as certain physical characteristics, such as a round hat with a flat occiput and slanted, wide-set eyes.

Front 326

Drag

Back 326

Resistance that slows a projectile, such as air.

Front 327

Drowning

Back 327

The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid.

Front 328

Drums

Back 328

Barrel-like containers used to store a wide variety of substances, including food grade materials, corrosives come flammable liquids, and grease.may be constructed of low carbon steel, polyethylene, cardboard, stainless steel, nickel, or other material

Front 329

Duodote auto-injector

Back 329

Nerve agent antidote kit containing atropine and pralidoxime chloride; delivered as a single dose through one needle.

Front 330

Duplex

Back 330

The ability to transmit and receive simultaneously.

Front 331

Durable power of attorney for health care

Back 331

a type of advance directive executed by a competent adult that appoints another individual to make medical treatment decisions on his or her behalf, in the event that the person making the appointment loses decision-making capacity.

Front 332

Duty to act

Back 332

a medicolegal term relating to certain personnel who either by statute or by function have a responsibility to provide care.

Front 333

Dysarthria

Back 333

Slurred speech.

Front 334

Dysbarism injuries

Back 334

And signs and symptoms caused by the difference between the surrounding atmosphere pressure and the total gas pressure in various tissues, fluids, and cavities of the body.

Front 335

Dyspnea

Back 335

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

Front 336

Early adult

Back 336

A young adult age 19 to 40 years

Front 337

Ecchymosis

Back 337

A buildup of blood beneath the skin that produces a characteristic blue or black discoloration as the result of an injury; also see contusion.

Front 338

Eclampsia

Back 338

Severe hypertension and a pregnant woman, resulting in seizures (convulsions).

Front 339

Ectopic pregnancy

Back 339

A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube.

Front 340

Edema

Back 340

The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid between cells in body tissues, causing swelling of the affected area.

Front 341

Elder abuse

Back 341

any action on the part of an older person's family member, caregiver, or other associated person that takes advantage of the older persons person, property, or emotional state.

Front 342

Emancipated minor

Back 342

a person who is under the legal age in a given state but, because of other circumstances, is legally considered an adult.

Front 343

Embolus

Back 343

A blood clot or other substance in the circulatory system that travels to a blood vessel or it causes a blockage.

Front 344

Embryo

Back 344

The early stage of development after the fertilization of the egg (first 10 weeks).

Front 345

Emergency doctrine

Back 345

the principle of faunal that permits a healthcare provider to treat a patient an emergency situation when a patient is incapable of granting consent because of an altered level of consciousness, disability, effects of drugs or alcohol, or the patient's age.

Front 346

Emergency medical dispatch (EMD)

Back 346

A system that assist dispatchers and selecting appropriate units to respond to a particular call for assistance and provides callers with vital instructions until the arrival of EMS crews.

Front 347

Emergency medical responder (EMR)

Back 347

The first trained professional, such as a police officer, firefighter, lifeguard, or other rescuer, to arrive at the scene of an emergency to provide initial medical assistance.

Front 348

Emergency medical services (EMS)

Back 348

A multidisciplinary system that represents the combined efforts of several professionals and agencies to provide prehospital emergency care to the sick and injured.

Front 349

Emergency medical technician (EMT)

Back 349

an individual who has training in basic life support, including automated external defibrillator in, use of definitive airway adjunct, and assisting patients with certain medications.

Front 350

Emergency move

Back 350

And move in which the patient is dragged or pulled from a dangerous scene before assessment and care are provided.

Front 351

Emergency response guidebook (ERG)

Back 351

a preliminary action guide for first responders operating at a hazardous materials incident in coordination with the US department of transportation's labels and placards market system. Jointly developed by the DOT, The Secretariat of communications and transportation of Mexico, and transport Canada.

Front 352

Emesis

Back 352

Vomiting

Front 353

Emphysema

Back 353

disease of the lungs in which there is extreme dilation and eventual destruction of the pulmonary alveoli with poor exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide; it is one form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Front 354

EMT-administered medication

Back 354

Administration of a medication by the EMT directly to the patient.

Front 355

Endocrine glands

Back 355

Glands that secrete or release chemicals that are used inside the body.

Front 356

Endocrine system

Back 356

The complex message in control system that integrates many body functions, including the release of hormones; also regulates metabolism and maintains homeostasis.

Front 357

Endometrium

Back 357

The lining of the inside of the uterus.

Front 358

End-tidal CO2

Back 358

The amount of carbon dioxide present at the end of an exhaled breath.

Front 359

Endotracheal (ET) intubation

Back 359

insertion of an endotracheal tube directly through the larynx between the vocal cords and into the trachea to maintain and protect an airway.

Front 360

Enteral medications

Back 360

Medications that enter the body through the digestive system.

Front 361

Entrapment

Back 361

To be caught (trapped) within a vehicle, room, or container with no way out or to have a limb or other body part trapped.

Front 362

Envenomation

Back 362

The act of injecting venom.

Front 363

Enzymes

Back 363

Substances designed to speed up the rate of specific biochemical reactions.

Front 364

Epidemic

Back 364

Occurs when new cases of a disease in a human population substantially exceed the number expressed it based on recent experience.

Front 365

Epidural hematoma

Back 365

Accumulation of blood between the skull and the dura mater.

Front 366

Epiglottis

Back 366

A thin, leaf-shaped valve that allows air to pass into the trachea prevents food and liquid from entering.

Front 367

Epiglottitis

Back 367

A disease in which the epiglottis comes inflamed and enlarged and may cause an upper airway obstruction.

Front 368

Epilepsy

Back 368

a disorder in which abnormal electrical discharges occur in the brain, causing seizures and possible loss of consciousness.

Front 369

Epinephrine

Back 369

A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline)that has a vital role in the function of the sympathetic nervous system; also, a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies, that increases pulse rate and blood pressure;the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction. It also easy as breathing problems by decreasing muscle tone of the bronchial tree.

Front 370

Epistaxis

Back 370

A nosebleed

Front 371

Esophageal intubation

Back 371

The improper placement of an advanced airway device into the esophagus rather than into the trachea.

Front 372

Esophagus

Back 372

A collapsible tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach;muscle contractions propell food and liquids through it to the stomach.

Front 373

Ethnocentrism

Back 373

when a person considers his or her own cultural values as more important when interacting with people of a different culture.

Front 374

Eustachian tube

Back 374

A branch of the internal auditory canal that connects the middle ear to the oropharynx.

Front 375

Evisceration

Back 375

The displacement of organs outside of the body.

Front 376

Excited delirium

Back 376

a serious behavioral condition in which a person exhibits agitated behavior combined with disorientation, hallucinations, or delusions; also called agitated delirium or exhaustive mania.

Front 377

Exhalation

Back 377

The path of part of the breathing process in which the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, forcing air out of the lungs.

Front 378

Expiratory reserve volume

Back 378

The amount of air that can be exhaled following a normal exhalation;average volume is about 1200 ml in the average adult male.

Front 379

Exposure

Back 379

Situation in which a personhas had contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne particles in a manner that suggests disease transmission may occur.

Front 380

Express consent

Back 380

A type of consent in which a patient give verbal or non-verbal authorization for provision of care or transport.

Front 381

Extension

Back 381

The straightening of a joint

Front 382

External auditory canal

Back 382

The ear canal; leads to the tympanic membrane.

Front 383

External respiration

Back 383

The exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood cells in the pulmonary capillaries; also called pulmonary respiration

Front 384

Extremity lift

Back 384

a lifting technique that is used for patients who are supine or in a sitting position with no suspected extremity or spinal injuries.

Front 385

Extrication

Back 385

remove all the patient from entrapment or a dangerous situation or position, such as removal from a wrecked vehicle, industrial incident, or collapse building.

Front 386

Extrication supervisor

Back 386

an incident command, the person appointed to determine the type of equipment and resources needed for a situation involving extrication or special rescue; also called the rescue officer.

Front 387

Fallopian tubes

Back 387

Tubes that extend from the uterus to the region of the ovary and through which the ovum passes from the ovary to the uterus; the primary location for fertilization of the ovum.

Front 388

False imprisonment

Back 388

The confinement of a person without legal authority or the person's consent.

Front 389

False motion

Back 389

Movement that occurs in a bone at a point where there is no joint, indicating a fracture; also called free movement.

Front 390

Fascia

Back 390

The fiber like connective tissue that covers arteries, veins, tendons, and ligaments

Front 391

Febrile seizures

Back 391

Seizures that result from sudden high fevers; most often seen in children.

Front 392

Federal communications commission (FCC)

Back 392

Federal agency that has jurisdiction over interstate and international telephone and telegraph services and satellite communications, all of which may involve EMS activity.

Front 393

Femoral artery

Back 393

Major artery of the thigh, a continuation of the external iliac artery. It supplies blood to the lower abdominal wall, external genitalia, and legs. You can be palpated palpated in the groin area.

Front 394

Femoral head

Back 394

The proximal end of the femur, articulating with the acetabulum to form the hip joint

Front 395

Fetal alcohol syndrome

Back 395

A condition caused by the consumption of alcohol by a pregnant woman;characterized by growth and physical problems, mental retardation, and a variety of congenital abnormalities.

Front 396

Fetus

Back 396

The developing, unborn infant inside the uterus, from 10 weeks after fertilization until birth.

Front 397

Fibula

Back 397

The outer and smaller bone of the two bones of the lower leg.

Front 398

Finance

Back 398

An incident command, the position in an incident responsible for accounting of all expenditures.