Ch 1 Key Terms

Question 1

Charles Minot “Minnie” Dole

Answer 1

The founder and creator of the National Ski Patrol.

Question 2

Confidentiality

Answer 2

The nondisclosure of personal information except to an authorized person with the need to know.

Question 3

National Medical Advisor

Answer 3

A licensed physician, MD, or DO with an interest in outdoor/wilderness medicine and ski patrolling, who is appointed by the National Ski Patrol’s chairman and approved by the National Ski Patrol’s board of directors to serve the NSP in all matters of medical concern; chairs the National Medical Committee.

Question 4

National Ski Patrol System, Inc (NSP)

Answer 4

The largest winter rescue group in the world, as recognized by the United States Congress under Title 36 of the United States Code; is the premier snow sports rescue organization in the United States.

Question 5

Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC)

Answer 5

A course of medical instruction developed and taught by the National Ski Patrol.

Question 6

Prehospital Care

Answer 6

Any medical care rendered by trained personnel prior to arrival at hospital.

Question 7

Scenario

Answer 7

A simulated problem that mimics a real-life medical situation.

Question 8

National OEC Program Committee

Answer 8

A committee composed of all Division OEC Supervisors and the National Medical Advisor, and chaired by the National OEC Program Director; provides insight and guidance to the Board of Directors annually on matters related to the functioning of the OEC.

Question 9

National Medical Committee

Answer 9

A group of physicians that includes one doctor from each division of the National Ski Patrol, the National OEC Program Director and other physicians selected at large, and the National Medical Advisor.

Question 10

Refresher

Answer 10

Annual required continuing education training, usually given each year in the fall, that covers one-third of topics taught in the OEC curriculum.

Question 11

National OEC Refresher Committee

Answer 11

Committee appointed and supervised by the National OEC Program Director; is responsible for developing the annual OEC Refresher program.

Question 12

National OEC Program Director

Answer 12

A National Ski Patrol member who is an active specialist in the field of outdoor medicine; is appointed by the NSP chairman and confirmed by the NSP board of directors; is responsible to the board for the effective management and operation of the national OEC program. This individual also chairs the national OEC Program Committee and serves as a member of the National Education Committee and the National Medical Committee

Question 13

Abandonment

Answer 13

to withdraw one’s support or help from, especially in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility.

Question 14

Assault

Answer 14

placing somebody into a

position where he or she reasonably fears that battery will occur.

Question 15

Battery

Answer 15

the act of touching someone without his or her consent.

Question 16

breach of duty

Answer 16

the failure to perform a promised act or obligation of

due care.

Question 17

consent

Answer 17

to give permission or approval to something proposed or requested.

Question 18

doctrine of public reliance

Answer 18

when the general public has been given a reasonable expectation that an OEC
Technician has the ability and duty to provide first-aid services.

Question 19

duty to act

Answer 19

a person’s legal obligation to provide something to another individual.

Question 20

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Answer 20

any trained individual who is
first to respond on scene at a medical emergency; renders immediate care to
the patient and continues care until care is assumed by a person with higher medical training.

Question 21

ethics

Answer 21

the science (study) of morality or behavior that defines what is “good” or “right.”

Question 22

expressed content

Answer 22

consent given when a competent injured person gives permission to provide first aid treatment and transportation.

Question 23

Good Samaritan laws

Answer 23

laws that protect a person from legal liability when the person volunteers to perform
an act to help someone else.

Question 24

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Answer 24

a law that addresses the confidentiality of the

electronic transmission of medical records; applies to medical personnel who are compensated for service.

Question 25

informed consent

Answer 25

consent a person gives based upon an appreciation and understanding of the facts, implications, and possible future consequences of an action.

Question 26

implied consent

Answer 26

a form of consent that is not expressly granted by a person, but instead is inferred from a person’s actions and the facts and circumstances of a particular situation.

Question 27

minor consent

Answer 27

consent a parent or
legal guardian gives for the treatment of a minor because legally the minor is not competent to give consent to medical treatment; the ability to provide such consent varies among states.

Question 28

National OEC Refresher Committee

Answer 28

committee appointed
and supervised by the national OEC
Program Director; is responsible for developing the annual OEC Refresher
program.

Question 29

negligence

Answer 29

the failure to exercise

the care that a reasonably prudent person with similar training would exercise in a similar circumstance.

Question 30

prehospital care

Answer 30

any medical care rendered by trained personnel prior to

arrival at a hospital.

Question 31

scenario

Answer 31

a simulated problem that mimics a real-life medical situation.

Question 32

standard of care

Answer 32

a level of care an OEC Technician must render based on OEC training, local medical protocols, and the requirements of a state’s emergency medical system.

Question 33

standard of training

Answer 33

the training of National Ski Patrol OEC Technicians as set forth in the OEC course, using this text as a reference.