Chapter 4: Communications and Documentation (Flashcards)

Question 1

Any radio hardware containing a transmitter and receiver that is located in a fixed place.

Answer 1

Base Station

Question 2

A low power portable radio that communitcates through an interconnected series of repeater stations called “cells.”

Answer 2

Cellular Telephone

Question 3

An assigned frequency or frequencies that are used to carry voice and/or data communications

Answer 3

Channel

Question 4

Questions that can be answered in short or single word responses.

Answer 4

Closed-Ended Questions

Question 5

The transmission of information to another person—verbally or through body language.

Answer 5

Communication

Question 6

When one imposes his or her beliefs, values, and practices on another because he or she believes his or her ideals are superior.

Answer 6

Cultural Imposition

Question 7

A special telephone line that is used for specific point-to-point communications; also known as a hotline.

Answer 7

Dedicated Line

Question 8

The recorded portion of the EMT’s patient interaction, either written or electronic. This becomes part of the patient’s permanent medical record.

Answer 8

Documentation

Question 9

The ability to transmit and receive simultaneously.

Answer 9

Duplex

Question 10

When a person considers his or her own cultural values as more important when interacting with people of a different culture.

Answer 10

Ethnocentrism

Question 11

The federal agency that has jurisdiction over interstate and international telephone and telegraph services and satellite communications, all of which involve EMS activity.

Answer 11

Federal Communication Commission