EMR Final Review |EMT 1 2022-23
What is the other name for the recovery position? { Answ} Left or Right lateral recumbant
What is the duty to act? { Answ} Being on call or on shift and responsible to answer calls or act when someone has an emergency
What is the other name for the recovery position? { Answ} Left or Right lateral
recumbant
What is the duty to act? { Answ} Being on call or on shift and responsible to answer
calls or act when someone has an emergency
Indications of oropharyngeal airway (OPA) and process for determining the size.
{ Answ} If the airway is obstructed, the way of determining the size is to take the
oropharyngeal and lay it against the patient's jaw measuring to the ear until you
determine the right size.
Define chief complaint. { Answ} The main issue the patient is experiencing
Pharynx { Answ} Pharynx(membrane lined cavity behind nose and mouth connecting
them to esophagus.)
Epiglottis { Answ} Epiglottis( the gateway of cartilage preventing liquid to enter the
lungs)
Bronchi { Answ} The passages that directs air into the lungs
Alveoli { Answ} lubricated sacks in the lungs where gas exchange occurs
Triage colors and meanings { Answ} Green(minor injuries and walking around)
Yellow( delayed but serious injuries non immediate life threatening)
Red( emergency life threats they are dying needing immediate intervention)
What is HIPPA and what does it protect? { Answ} Health insurance portability and
accountability act that protects PATIENT HEALTH INFORMATION
Stressor { Answ} a physical or emotional occurrence that causes stress
How is HIV Contracted? { Answ} Bloodborne pathogen - blood/body fluid contact with
mucous membrane or open wound, needlestick, etc.
brady- { Answ} slow
tachy- { Answ} fast
febrile { Answ} having fever
apnea { Answ} absence of breathing
, arteries { Answ} carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
Sepsis { Answ} Dangerous infection of the blood that can cause shock
hypotension { Answ} low blood pressure
Homeostasis { Answ} A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the
regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular
level
Hypoxia { Answ} lack of oxygen
Ventilation { Answ} movement of air in and out of the lungs
lifting and moving best practice { Answ} avoid twisting, hold weight close to your body,
bend and lift with knees, use spotter, communicate lift
veins { Answ} Carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart
Capillaries { Answ} Microscopic vessel through which exchanges take place between
the blood and cells of the body
Perfusion { Answ} The supply of oxygen and nutrients to and removal of wastes from
the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries.
Structures of the central nervous system { Answ} brain and spinal cord - system
How does HIV affect the body? { Answ} It infects certain white blood cells, destroying
the immune system and making the body susceptible to infection.
What is PCR,? purpose?and what is included? { Answ} ( Patient Care Report) Legal
documentation of patient activities and treatment. Continuity of care and quality of care.
proof of actions. times and all things patient experienced, was given or wasnt.
Process of using a stair chair { Answ} At least 3 people, 2 lifting 1 spotter. Put patient
in the chair and strap them in, direct the lift and direction of movement and have the 3rd
person make sure the patient is stable and not falling over.
When working on the highway you should always wear... { Answ}
How are vehicles secure on a wreck scene { Answ}
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