A scale system by which an health care provider can measure and record a patients responsiveness, that indicates their level of consciousness
What is AVPU
100
A unilateral termination of the provider/patient relationship at a time when care still needs to continue, and is without patient consent
What is Abandonment
100
The front
What is Anterior
100
Persons age 1-3 years
What is Toddler
100
Still legally acceptable; still valid
What is Not yet expired
200
In a normal reaction to the swinging flashlight test, both pupils constrict when exposed to light
What is PERRL
200
The procedures, actions & processes an EMT is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional license
What is Scope of Practice
200
4 divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of pain or injury
What is Abdominal Quadrants
200
A structured measurement tool that allows rapid general impression, appearance, work at breathing & circulation
What is Pediatric assessment triangle
200
This is a fruit composed of an inedible hard shell; the seed is generally edible
What is Nuts
300
Following the chief complaint in medical history taking, this refers to a detailed interview that accurately discerns the reasons for a patients illness
What is OPQRST
300
A legal responsibility requiring a person to take necessary action to prevent harm to another person or general public
What is Duty to Act
300
The highest portion of the shoulder
What is the Acromion Process
300
The ominous sign a child is about to do into respiratory arrest; slow respiratory rate
What is Bradypnea
300
A plucky flying mammal that is one of two protagonists in an animated television series; aired 1959-1964
What is Rocky the Squirrel
400
A six part subjective assessment that covers a majority of critical information in a patient assessment
What is SAMPLE
400
This allows the EMS provider to initiate care, when it is reasonable to assume, that if the patient having the emergency would give approval to treat if they were able
What is Implied consent
400
Microscopic sacs of the lungs where the gas exchanges with the bloodstream occur
What is Alveoli
400
A respiratory condition that is triggered by an acute viral infection in the upper airway. Also known as laryngotracheobronchitis.
What is Croup
400
moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops
What is Rain
500
This acronym is used to help detect and enhance responsiveness to a stroke victim
What is FAST
500
Treatment that is expected from an EMT with similar training, to manage a patient with a similar condition
What is Standard of Care
500
The upper chambers of the pump, in which the right side receives oxygen poor blood, and the left oxygen rich
What is Atria
500
Infection is the soft tissues above the vocal cords, symptoms include: rapid onset, trouble swallowing, drooling, vocal changes, fever & increased respirations
What is Epiglottitis
500
This evening as been so very nice,
I'll hold your hands their just like ice.....