First Aid and Emergency Response Vocabulary Flashcards
Automated External Defibrillator
A device that can restart a heart that has stopped beating
Body Substance Isolation Precautions
Precautions taken during a medical emergency to maintain a responder’s safety and health
Cardiac Arrest
The event that occurs when the heart experiences severe damage or electrical trouble and stops beating
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
An emergency technique used to assist a person who has stopped breathing and has no heartbeat
Carotid Pulse
A pulse that can be found by placing two fingers on a person’s neck, beneath the jaw line
Catheter
A hollow tube inserted into the body
Co - Pay
A fee that is charged in the healthcare industry at the time of service
Decontamination Equipment
Equipment that can be used to flush an area on a person’s body that has come into contact with toxic chemicals or has been burned
Deductible
A fixed amount that a patient must pay directly to a healthcare provider for healthcare services before the insurance company begins to pay, and that is reset every year
Emergency Care
Care provided at the scene of an accident or medical emergency
Emergency Medical Services
A system of people responsible for delivering care at an emergency scene and transporting injured patients to advanced medical facilities when needed
Emergency Medical Technician
A first responder who has further training and certifications
Emergency Medical Treatment And Labor Act
An act that gives all individuals the right to emergency services in the United States
EMT-Basic
The least amount of EMT training, which focuses on noninvasive procedures such as maintaining an airway, providing supplemental oxygen, and handling multiple-patient situations
EMT-Intermediate
The EMT training that builds on EMT-basic and adds advanced procedures such as administering intravenous (IV) fluids and some medications, as well as using more complex medical devices