Human Body
How does the sagittal plane divide the body?
Left/right
What are the 3 combining vowels?
O, I, E
Whose safety is the most important?
Yourself
You must have what before treating or doing any interventions on a pt?
Consent
What are the 4 licensure levels in the EMS system?
EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic
How many bones does the human body have?
206
What is the medical term for the bottom of the foot?
Plantar
Who do you make sure is safe first and then last?
Yourself, your partner, your patient, & the public
What should a DNR look like for it to be a valid DNR?
A yellow piece of paper with a red stop sign and all lines have to have signatures
What act prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment and protects EMTs with disabilities who are seeking employment?
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
How many bones is the cranium made of?
4
What does -oma mean?
Tumor
What is the best way to prevent spreading disease?
Wash your hands
What are the 4 signs of obvious death?
Rigor mortis, decomposition, dependent lividity, & injury not compatible with life
What does MIH stand for?
Mobile Integrated Healthcare
What 2 organs have beta-adrenergic receptors?
Heart & lungs
What does oste- mean?
Bone
Name the 5 routes of transmission of disease
Direct contact, indirect contact, airborne transmission, foodborne transmission, vector-borne transmission
What are the 4 criteria to meet negligence?
Had a duty, you breached that duty, damages happened to the patient, and the damages were caused by your breach of duty
What does a Just culture mean?
A Just Culture balances blame and learning. It's about fixing systems, not just punishing people.
The cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the
Xiphoid process
What does -megaly mean?
Enlargement
What are the 3 stress reactions?
Acute, delayed, cumulative
EMT Bobby was caught on body cam recording a TikTok dance over a conscious patient who had just fallen off their roof. While the patient groaned in pain, Bobby continued to lip-sync Megan Thee Stallion lyrics. Later, it was discovered that he posted the video on social media, revealing the patient's full face, home address, and their underwear sticking out of ripped shorts. When questioned, Bobby said, "It's for awareness... and clout." What are the 2 criminal charges EMT Bobby could face?
HIPAA, malpractice
What are the 2 things healthcare is making their main goal to the public?
Prevention and public education