EMS 1021 Test 1 Questions with Verified Correct
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Coronal/Frontal
divides the body into front and back sections
Sagittal
A plane that divides the body into right and left portions. Median, divides the body equally.
Transverse
Divides body into upper and lower parts
Posterior
towards the back of the body
Anterior (ventral)
toward the front of the body
Superior
toward the head
Inferior
away from the head
Proximal
Nearer to the trunk of the body
Distal
Farther from the trunk of the body
, Medial
Toward the midline of the body
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body
Emergent/Emergency Moves
Life threatening to patient, use on either patient or bystanders to remove patient from
dangerous situation
Urgent Move
Move used if a scene factor causes a decline in patient's condition, or if the treatment of a
patient requires a move. Still focus on patient safety, Spine, C-Collar etc.
non-emergent move
Type of move used when the patient is stable and can be moved at a normal pace. Focus on
comfort and safety
Abandonment
Unilateral termination of care by the EMT without the patient's consent and without making
provisions for transferring care to another medical professional with the skills and training
necessary to meet the needs of the patient.
Negligence
Breach of Duty (working outside of scope), Causation, Damages, Duty, all need to be proven.
Duty to Act
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Coronal/Frontal
divides the body into front and back sections
Sagittal
A plane that divides the body into right and left portions. Median, divides the body equally.
Transverse
Divides body into upper and lower parts
Posterior
towards the back of the body
Anterior (ventral)
toward the front of the body
Superior
toward the head
Inferior
away from the head
Proximal
Nearer to the trunk of the body
Distal
Farther from the trunk of the body
, Medial
Toward the midline of the body
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body
Emergent/Emergency Moves
Life threatening to patient, use on either patient or bystanders to remove patient from
dangerous situation
Urgent Move
Move used if a scene factor causes a decline in patient's condition, or if the treatment of a
patient requires a move. Still focus on patient safety, Spine, C-Collar etc.
non-emergent move
Type of move used when the patient is stable and can be moved at a normal pace. Focus on
comfort and safety
Abandonment
Unilateral termination of care by the EMT without the patient's consent and without making
provisions for transferring care to another medical professional with the skills and training
necessary to meet the needs of the patient.
Negligence
Breach of Duty (working outside of scope), Causation, Damages, Duty, all need to be proven.
Duty to Act
