Medical Terminology (Passage 7)

Question 1

ALS

Answer 1

Advanced Life Support

Question 2

BLS

Answer 2

Basic Life Support

Question 3

Body Mechanics

Answer 3

Scientific use of specific, predetermined methods of efficiently lifting large weights to minimize the possibility of injury to the person who is lifting.

Question 4

Break Down Stretcher

Answer 4

A light-weight, portable device that can be folded and stored. This permits easy transfer of patient around tight corners or across rough terrain.

Question 5

Cervical Spine (C-Spine) Precautions

Answer 5

Immobilization of a patient’s spinal column. The patient’s neck is placed in a neutral position with a cervical collar in place and the patient’s head and torso are secured to a long spine board with tape or straps.

Question 6

Chair Carry

Answer 6

The patient is lifted while seated in a chair. This enables the movement of the patient in a sitting position and transport down tight staircases and hallways. Transfer the patient to the gurney as soon as possible. Never use with a patient suspected of a cervical spine injury.

Question 7

Code 2

Answer 7

Without lights and sirens. (Normal driving)

Question 8

Code 3

Answer 8

With lights and sirens.

Question 9

Direct carry

Answer 9

With a patient in the supine position, one EMT supports the patient’s shoulder with one arm and the lumbar region with the other arm.
The second EMT supports under the patient’s thighs and under the patient’s knees. Simultaneously, the EMTs will lift the patient and place on the gurney.

Question 10

Draw Sheet Method

Answer 10

With the patient lying on a sheet, one EMT grips the top ends of the sheet while the other EMT grasps the bottom ends of the sheet and together they lift the patient onto the gurney.

Question 11

Dyspnea

Answer 11

Difficulty breathing.

Question 12

EMT

Answer 12

Emergency medical Technician.

Question 13

Extremity Carry

Answer 13

One EMT is positioned at the patient’s head, supporting the patient under the arms.
The second EMT supports the patient with one hand under each knee.

Question 14

Family/Patient Advocacy

Answer 14

Communicating with the patient and/or family members at the scene in a calm, professional manner to inform them, answer their questions, and reassure them that the best quality care is being given.

Question 15

Left Lateral Recumbent

Answer 15

Position where patient is on the left side with right knee and leg drawn up toward the chest. This position protects the airway from obstruction in patients who may aspirate the contents of their stomach into their lungs.

Question 16

Mechanism of Injury

Answer 16

The manner in which an injury was incurred. Helps in recognizing the type and extent of injury.

Question 17

Multiple Patient Transports

Answer 17

Transporting more than one ill or injured patient. Typically one patient is secured on the gurney and one patient is secured on the bench seat of the rescue unit.

Question 18

Patient Packaging

Answer 18

The physical stabilization and preparation for transport of an ill or injured patient after on-scene emergency medical care has been completed.

Question 19

Patient Stabilization

Answer 19

Ensuring that the patient is free from further harm or danger before transport (e.g., breathing and circulation are maintained, cervical spine precautions have been taken, etc.).

Question 20

Patient Transfer

Answer 20

Once the patient is at the appropriate hospital, the patient’s care is then passed to the attending hospital medical personnel who have equal/greater training than that of the transporting EMT.

Question 21

Patient Transport

Answer 21

Movement or transfer of a patient onto a gurney, placing the gurney into the back of the rescue unit and driving the patient to the appropriate medical facility.

Question 22

Receiving Facility

Answer 22

The hospital to which the patient is transported. A receiving facility should be capable of meeting the needs of that patient (e.g., obstetrics, neurological, psychological, etc.).

Question 23

Rerouting

Answer 23

Changing the original facility destination while en route. Reasons to reroute may involve change in patient status, inappropriate facility for patient problem, or patient medical insurance requires that a different facility be used.

Question 24

Rescue Unit

Answer 24

Apparatus used to transport patients from the scene of the accident/injury to the appropriate medical facility.

Question 25

Semi-Fowlers

Answer 25

Semi-sitting position at a 45-degree angle with knees flexed or with knees lying flat on the bed.

Question 26

Supine

Answer 26

Position of the body lying on its back.

Question 27

Triage

Answer 27

A system used by EMTs, paramedics, and hospital personnel to categorize patients in terms of the seriousness of their injuries.

Question 28

What is another name for “stair chair”?

Answer 28

Break down stretcher