Definitions
The process of delivering an electric shock
Defibrilation
Reporting
ALS
Advanced Life Support
What should you wear when dealing with bodily fluids to reduce transmission of disease or germs.
Gloves
the process by which a person institution, or program is evaluated and recognized as meeting certain standards to ensure safe and ethical patient care.
Certification
a person trained and certified to provided advance life support.
A hospital or medical clinic with adequate medical resources to provide continuing care to sick or injured patients who transported after field treatment by emergency medical responders.
Appropriate Medical Facility
What should you do immediately after donning and doffing your gloves and disposing of any waste?
Wash your hands
microorganisms that are capable of causing disease
pathogens
Once the emergency response communication center is notified of an incident, appropriate equipment and personnel are _____________ to the scene.
PSAP stands for what?
Public Safety Answering Point
a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. This virus was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Symptoms appear 2-14 days after exposure. Symptoms include shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell, fever and cough.
Covid-19 or Coronavirus
It is important to understand that professional behavior has a positive impact on your patients. an EMR, you will be judged on your ________ and____________ as well as on the medical car you provide.
Attitude and Conduct
BLS stands for what?
Basic Life Support
EMR stands for what?
Emergency Medical Responder
As you approach an emergency, you should first do what before helping someone?
Check if the scene is safe or scan the area.
arms and legs are known as what?
extremities
What is your top priority to ensure your own safety when lifting a patient.
Proper body mechanics
A person who is able to perform basic life support skills and limited advanced life support skills.
AEMT
These are caused by germs such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi that can enter the body, multiply, and cause an infection.
Infectious Diseases