Chapter 3 Flashcards
Dependent Livity
Blood settling to the lowest point of the body after death causing discoloration of the skin.
Competent
Refusing treatment with a stable mind
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order
A written document that allows medical personnel to not attempt to revive the patient in case of cardiac arrest.
Only IMMEDIATE family can over rule this document.
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
A legal document that allows another person to make medical decisions if patient is not mentally stable
Duty to Act
An emergency medical responder’s responsibility to respond promptly to an incident and provide medical care within scope of practice.
Expressed Consent
A verbal response the patient gives to allow medical care.
Good Samaritan Laws
Allows a by stander to help a person in need of medical attention without being sued.
Implied Consent
Gives medical help permission to provide medical treatment to an unconscious patient assuming they wanted to be saved.
Negligence
Not treating a patient respectfully and prevents further injury.
Standard of Care
The manner in which an individual must act or behave when giving care.
Brady
Tachy
Therm
Hyper
Slow
Rapid or swift
In relation to quantities of heat
Excessive
Hypo
Naso
Oro
Arterio
Under/below
Referring to the nose
Referring to the mouth
Referring to an artery
Cardio
Hem/Hema/Hemo
Neuro
Vaso
Refers to the heart
Blood
Referring to a nerve or nervous system
Vessel/Blood Vessel
