Define Flashcards
Anatomy
The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living being
Physiology
normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
Homeostasis
A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly.
Myocardium
Heart muscle
Automaticity
the capacity of a cell to generate an action potential spontaneously without an external stimulus
Medial
toward the middle or center
Midline
an imaginary line that divides the body or an organ into right and left halves
Bilateral
Affecting both the right and left sides of the body.
Unilateral
occurring on, performed on, or affecting one side of the body or one of its parts
Midaxillary
passes from the armpit, downwards, dividing the body into its anterior and posterior halves.
Dorsal
Back;posterior
Ventral
Front;anterior
Midclavicular
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.
Distal
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.
Proximal
situated nearer to the center of the body or the point of attachment.
Medical direction
oversight by a fully qualified specialist of procedures performed by others
Cyanosis
a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood
Diaphoresis
The excretion of fluid by the sweat glands of the skin
Auscultation
listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope, as a part of medical diagnosis.
Palpation
Examination by pressing on the surface of the body to feel the organs or tissues underneath.
Body mechanics
the ways we move as we go about our daily lives
Abandonment
unilateral termination of patient care without patient consent
Assault
The unlawful placing of an individual in fear of immediate bodily harm
Negligence
failure to provide or the failure to allow needed care as recommended
Values
Dignity and Respect: We treat all people with dignity, honesty, and respect.
Ethics
the moral principles that govern EMS providers’ behavior in service to their profession, organization and community.
Baseline vitals
the first set obtained on that patient.
Trending vitals
The use of more than one set of vital signs to detect changes or “trends” in patient conditions
Scope of practice
Defined parameters of various duties or services that may be provided by an individual with specific credentials.
