Terminology A-M
Medical / Ethical
Geriatrics
Systems
Random Squirrels
100
The front
What is anterior
100
A unilateral termination of the provider/patient relationship at a time when continuing care is still needed and without patient consent
What is abandonment
100
A clouding of the lens of the eye, or its surrounding transparent membranes
What is a cataract
100
This system protects & supports the body, permits movement, protects internal organs, stores minerals and produced blood cells
What is the skeletal system
100
What most likely occurs when your diaphragm goes into spasm
What is hiccups
200
Four divisions of the midsection used to pinpoint location of pain or injury
What is abdominal quadrants
200
The procedure, actions and processes an EMT is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional license
What is scope of practice
200
A spinal disorder in which there is an excessive outward curve resulting in the abnormal rounding of the back
What is kyphosis
200
Nares, nasal passages, oral cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchus, lungs & diaphram
What is respiratory system
200
The swelling of the foot and ankle caused by fluid overload
What is pedal edema
300
The highest portion of the shoulder
What is acromion process
300
A legal requirement in which it is necessary to take action to prevent harm to another person or to the general public
What is duty to act
300
This disease causes loss of height, dull pain in the bones & muscles, low back & neck pain with occasional sharp pains & tenderness; loss of bone density
What is osteoporosis
300
Organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body
What is the digestive system
300
The study of tumors
What is oncology
400
Microscopic sac of the lungs in which the gas exchange takes place
What is alveoli
400
This allows the EMS provider to initiate care when, reasonably assuming, the patient in emergency would allow treatment if they were able
What is implied consent
400
Impairment of memory, communication, difficulties in thinking & reasoning, problem solving, and reduces normal daily activities
What is dementia
400
A collection of glands that secretes hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried to specific target organs
What is the endocrine system
400
The largest organ in the human body
What is skin
500
A hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs & holding the vocal cords
What is larynx
500
Expected treatment by an EMT, that another EMT with similar training, would use to manage a patient with a similar condition
What is standard of care
500
The sac-like widening or weakening of an artery wall
What is aneurysm
500
Made up of a pump, fluid that carries gas, nutrients, & waste through a system of tubes to all parts of the body
What is cardiovascular system
500
The date after which something is no longer most effective
What is the expiration date
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