Define

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living being

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

Question 3

Homeostasis

Answer 3

A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly.

Question 4

Myocardium

Answer 4

Heart muscle

Question 5

Automaticity

Answer 5

the capacity of a cell to generate an action potential spontaneously without an external stimulus

Question 6

Medial

Answer 6

toward the middle or center

Question 7

Midline

Answer 7

an imaginary line that divides the body or an organ into right and left halves

Question 8

Bilateral

Answer 8

Affecting both the right and left sides of the body.

Question 9

Unilateral

Answer 9

occurring on, performed on, or affecting one side of the body or one of its parts

Question 10

Midaxillary

Answer 10

passes from the armpit, downwards, dividing the body into its anterior and posterior halves.

Question 11

Dorsal

Answer 11

Back;posterior

Question 12

Ventral

Answer 12

Front;anterior

Question 13

Midclavicular

Answer 13

an imaginary line parallel to the long axis of the body and passing through the midpoint of the clavicle on the ventral surface of the body.

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Distal

Answer 14

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.

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Proximal

Answer 15

situated nearer to the center of the body or the point of attachment.

Question 16

Medical direction

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oversight by a fully qualified specialist of procedures performed by others

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Cyanosis

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a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood

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Diaphoresis

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The excretion of fluid by the sweat glands of the skin

Question 19

Auscultation

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listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope, as a part of medical diagnosis.

Question 20

Palpation

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Examination by pressing on the surface of the body to feel the organs or tissues underneath.

Question 21

Body mechanics

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the ways we move as we go about our daily lives

Question 22

Abandonment

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unilateral termination of patient care without patient consent

Question 23

Assault

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The unlawful placing of an individual in fear of immediate bodily harm

Question 24

Negligence

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failure to provide or the failure to allow needed care as recommended

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Values

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Dignity and Respect: We treat all people with dignity, honesty, and respect.

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Ethics

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the moral principles that govern EMS providers’ behavior in service to their profession, organization and community.

Question 27

Baseline vitals

Answer 27

the first set obtained on that patient.

Question 28

Trending vitals

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The use of more than one set of vital signs to detect changes or “trends” in patient conditions

Question 29

Scope of practice

Answer 29

Defined parameters of various duties or services that may be provided by an individual with specific credentials.