NJ EMD Exam
Abandonment Leaving a patient in a known life-threatening condition; leaving som
of someone else with less training than you
AED Automatic External Defibrillator
Agonal Respirations Gasping respiration or agonal breathing is an abnormal pattern of
brainstem reflex characterized by gasping, labored breathing, acco
strange vocalizations and myoclonus.
, NJ EMD Exam
ALS Advanced Life Support
Anaphylactic Shock "allergic shock" difficulty breathing, swelling of face/tongue, chest
Any injury caused by accident or violence? Trauma
, NJ EMD Exam
Appropriate Concerns -Failure to send resources when requested
-Subjective judgement of caller credibility
-Subjective judgement of chief complaint
-Argumentative or combative EMD behavior
-Allowing prejudices to influence decisions
-Giving medical instructions without EMSPRD
-Failure to train/be certified as an EMD
-Not giving instructions when they are needed and you have a pro
Arteries Carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
Abandonment Leaving a patient in a known life-threatening condition; leaving som
of someone else with less training than you
AED Automatic External Defibrillator
Agonal Respirations Gasping respiration or agonal breathing is an abnormal pattern of
brainstem reflex characterized by gasping, labored breathing, acco
strange vocalizations and myoclonus.
, NJ EMD Exam
ALS Advanced Life Support
Anaphylactic Shock "allergic shock" difficulty breathing, swelling of face/tongue, chest
Any injury caused by accident or violence? Trauma
, NJ EMD Exam
Appropriate Concerns -Failure to send resources when requested
-Subjective judgement of caller credibility
-Subjective judgement of chief complaint
-Argumentative or combative EMD behavior
-Allowing prejudices to influence decisions
-Giving medical instructions without EMSPRD
-Failure to train/be certified as an EMD
-Not giving instructions when they are needed and you have a pro
Arteries Carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
