Study bundle NREMT basic study guide Save
Terms in this set (489)
At what age should you avoid Under 3 years of age
taking blood pressure in
children?
At what respiration rate should <25 or >50 breaths per minute
a neonate be supported?
Define asphyxia. Impaired or stopped breathing.Impaired or stopped breathing.
,Define defendant. Person being sued.
Define diastolic blood pressure. Pressure during the relaxation phase of the heart
Define false imprisonment in Transporting a competent patient against their will.
EMS.
Define hematoma. Pooling or mass of blood beneath the skin.
Define liability. Legal responsibility.
Define ligament. Connects bone to bone
Define negligence. Failure to provide care as a similarly trained EMT would.
Define offline medical direction Pre-written protocols or standing orders
Medical direction provided over the phone or radio by a
Define online medical direction
physician
the science of drugs, including their ingredients, preparation,
Define pharmacology
uses, and actions on the body
Define plaintiff. Person bringing the legal suit
Define proximate cause. Direct link between EMT's actions and the patient's injury.
Define scope of practice. Skills an EMT is allowed to perform.
Define standard of care. How a similarly trained EMT would treat a patient
,Define systolic blood pressure Pressure during the contraction phase of the heart
Define tendon Connects muscle to bone
Describe a superficial burn. Red skin, only epidermis involved.
From what direction should you Between 3 and 9 o'clock, in front of the pilot
approach a helicopter?
How are chemical burns Remove chemical, clothing, irrigate with water for 20 minutes.
treated?
How are electrical burns Ensure scene safety, CPR if needed, dry sterile dressings, splint
treated? fractures.
How does capillary blood It oozes from the wound and has an intermediate color.
appear?
How do you assess a patient Facial droop, arm drift, slurred speech.
using the Cincinnati Stroke
Scale?
How do you open the airway of Jaw-thrust maneuver
an unconscious trauma patient?
How do you stabilize a pelvic Pelvic binder or sheet wrap.
fracture?
, How do you treat an Moistened sterile gauze, occlusive dressing taped on 4 sides.
evisceration?
How do you treat a patient with Oxygen (low flow if chronic), assist ventilation if needed.
COPD?
How do you treat a sucking Apply an occlusive dressing taped on 3 sides.
chest wound?
How do you treat pulmonary High-flow oxygen, CPAP if trained, rapid transport.
edema?
How is a grand mal seizure Clear area, NPA if needed, O2, recovery position.
treated?
How is a tourniquet applied? 2 inches above the bleeding site, not over joints.
How is internal bleeding Signs of shock, bruising, distention, or pain without external
suspected? bleeding.
How is meningitis recognized? Ear infection, high fever, bulging fontanel, stiff neck
How is meningitis treated? ABC's, O2, rapid transport.
How long should you check for No more than 10 seconds
a pulse?
How long should you irrigate At least 20 minutes.
chemical burns to the eyes?
Terms in this set (489)
At what age should you avoid Under 3 years of age
taking blood pressure in
children?
At what respiration rate should <25 or >50 breaths per minute
a neonate be supported?
Define asphyxia. Impaired or stopped breathing.Impaired or stopped breathing.
,Define defendant. Person being sued.
Define diastolic blood pressure. Pressure during the relaxation phase of the heart
Define false imprisonment in Transporting a competent patient against their will.
EMS.
Define hematoma. Pooling or mass of blood beneath the skin.
Define liability. Legal responsibility.
Define ligament. Connects bone to bone
Define negligence. Failure to provide care as a similarly trained EMT would.
Define offline medical direction Pre-written protocols or standing orders
Medical direction provided over the phone or radio by a
Define online medical direction
physician
the science of drugs, including their ingredients, preparation,
Define pharmacology
uses, and actions on the body
Define plaintiff. Person bringing the legal suit
Define proximate cause. Direct link between EMT's actions and the patient's injury.
Define scope of practice. Skills an EMT is allowed to perform.
Define standard of care. How a similarly trained EMT would treat a patient
,Define systolic blood pressure Pressure during the contraction phase of the heart
Define tendon Connects muscle to bone
Describe a superficial burn. Red skin, only epidermis involved.
From what direction should you Between 3 and 9 o'clock, in front of the pilot
approach a helicopter?
How are chemical burns Remove chemical, clothing, irrigate with water for 20 minutes.
treated?
How are electrical burns Ensure scene safety, CPR if needed, dry sterile dressings, splint
treated? fractures.
How does capillary blood It oozes from the wound and has an intermediate color.
appear?
How do you assess a patient Facial droop, arm drift, slurred speech.
using the Cincinnati Stroke
Scale?
How do you open the airway of Jaw-thrust maneuver
an unconscious trauma patient?
How do you stabilize a pelvic Pelvic binder or sheet wrap.
fracture?
, How do you treat an Moistened sterile gauze, occlusive dressing taped on 4 sides.
evisceration?
How do you treat a patient with Oxygen (low flow if chronic), assist ventilation if needed.
COPD?
How do you treat a sucking Apply an occlusive dressing taped on 3 sides.
chest wound?
How do you treat pulmonary High-flow oxygen, CPAP if trained, rapid transport.
edema?
How is a grand mal seizure Clear area, NPA if needed, O2, recovery position.
treated?
How is a tourniquet applied? 2 inches above the bleeding site, not over joints.
How is internal bleeding Signs of shock, bruising, distention, or pain without external
suspected? bleeding.
How is meningitis recognized? Ear infection, high fever, bulging fontanel, stiff neck
How is meningitis treated? ABC's, O2, rapid transport.
How long should you check for No more than 10 seconds
a pulse?
How long should you irrigate At least 20 minutes.
chemical burns to the eyes?
