AAOS 12th Edition ECTSI - Chapter 4 Questions And Answers Rated A+

base station - Any radio hardware containing a transmitter and receiver that is located in a fixed place cellular phone - A low-powered portable radio that communicates through an interconnected series of repeater stations called "cells" channel - An assigned frequency or frequencies that are used to carry voice and/or data communications chief complaint - The reason a patient called for help; also, the patient's response to questions such as "What's wrong?" or "What happened?" chief concern - The condition requiring the most urgent intervention as determined by the provider's assessment of the patient; it is not always the same as the chief complaint close-ended questions - Questions that can be answered in short or single word responses Communication - The transmission of information to another person-verbally or through body language. cultural imposition - When one person imposes his or her beliefs, values, and practices on another because he or she believe his or her ideals are superior dedicated line - A special telephone line that is used for specific point-to-point communications; also known as a "hotline." Documentation - The recorded portion of the EMT's patient interaction, either written or electronic. This becomes part of the patient's permanent medical x - The ability to transmit and receive simultaneously. emotional intelligence - The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and properly respond to the emotions of others Ethnocentrism - When a person considers his or her own cultural values as more important when interacting with people of a different culture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - The federal agency that has jurisdiction over interstate and international telephone and telegraph services and satellite communications, all of which may involve EMS activity. handover - The transfer of pertinent patient information and the responsibility for the patient's care; often involves the physical movement of the patient and associated equipment; also known as handoff. Health Information Exchange (HIE) - A system that allows EMS providers to access relevant health data (eg, past medical problems, medications, allergies, end-of-life decisions), avoid unnecessary duplication of effort in data entry, and view patient outcomes related to hospital care. interoperable communications system - A communication system that uses voice-over-Internetprotocol (VoIP) technology to allow multiple agencies to communicate and transmit data. MED channels - VHF and UHF channels that the Federal Communications Commission has designated exclusively for EMS use. Mental model - The picture an individual has in his or her head of "what's going on" in a given situation. Mission-critical communications - Any communications where disruption will result in the failure of the mission at e data terminal (MDT) - A small computer terminal inside the ambulance that directly receives data from the dispatch center.