Vocab Chpt 1

Question 1

AEMT

Answer 1

Advanced emergency medical technician

Trained in specific aspects of ALS like IV and administration of certain emergency medication

Question 2

ALS

Answer 2

Advanced Life Support

The means of keeping someone alive through IV abs certain emergency medications

Question 3

ADA

Answer 3

Americans with Disabilities Act

Made in 1990

Ensures full and equal employment ri those with disability

Question 4

AED

Answer 4

Automated external defibrillator

Detects cardiac disrythmias and delivers the appropriate shock to the patient

Question 5

Certification

Answer 5

Exam that ensures all health care providers have the same basic level of knowledge and skill

Question 6

Community Paramedicine

Answer 6

Paramedics recieve advanced training to further their service within a community

Question 7

CQI

Answer 7

Continuous quality improvement

Circular system of internal and external audits and reviews to ensure the best possible care

Question 8

EMD

Answer 8

Emergency medical dispatch

They assist the caller with vital medical instructions to assist with emergencies until the ems teams arrive

Question 9

EMR

Answer 9

Emergency medical responder

They have very basic training but assist the medical emergency until the ambulance arrives

Question 10

EMS

Answer 10

Emergency medical services

A system consisting of professionals that are responsible for emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured

Question 11

EMT

Answer 11

Emergency medical technician

They are trained in BLS such as defibrillation, airway adjuncts, and assisting patients with certain medication

Question 12

HIPAA

Answer 12

Health insurance portability and accountability act

The protection of patient privacy