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NREMR Chapters 1-6 Preparatory Vocab (Complete Guide)
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NREMR Chapters 1-6 Preparatory Vocab (CompleteGuide)
PSAP Right Ans - Public Safety Answering Point
Defibrillation Right Ans - Process of delivering an electric shock through a
person's chest wall and heart for the purpose of ending lethal heart rhythms
such as ventricular fibrillation and to help establish normal heart contraction
rhythms.
V-fib Right Ans - Uncoordinated muscular quivering of the heart. The most
common abnormal rhythm causing cardiac arrest
Rapid Transport Right Ans - when EMS personnel or unable to give the
patient in adequate life-saving care in the field
Documentation Right Ans - Serves as a legal record or your treatment and
may be required in the event if a lawsuit. Provides a basis to evaluate the
quality of care given.
5 Stages of Grief Right Ans - denial, anger, bargaining, depression,
acceptance
CISM Right Ans - Critical Incident Stress Management - A process that
confronts the responses to critical incidents and defuses them, directing the
emergency services personnel toward physical and emotional equilibrium.
CISD Right Ans - Critical Incident Stress Debriefing ; severe events are
discussed within teams; peer driven process; confidential; after a major
incident; conducted 24-72 hours after
CRM Right Ans - Crew resource management
Direct Contact Right Ans - Spread by patients skin, contaminated clothing
or towels.
, Airborne Pathogens Right Ans - Spread by indirect contact with airbourne
droplets includes seasonal influenza, covid, tb, and severe acute respiratory
syndrome.
Bloodborne Pathogens Right Ans - Infectious microorganisms in blood that
can cause disease. Ex. AIDS, Hep B and C.
Recommended Immunizations Right Ans - Influenza, tetanus prophylaxis
and hepatitis B vaccines
Parking on Scene Right Ans - Park your vehicle so that it protects the area
from traffic hazards. Ensure that your emergency lights are operational. If
your vehicle is not needed for protection park out of the way
Electrical Emergencies Right Ans - Don't approach the scene if there are
indications of electrical problems. Keep all bystanders away from scene.
Ensure power is turned off by a qualified individual and wear a helmet with a
chin strap and face shield.
Recovery Position Right Ans - A side-lying position used to maintain a clear
airway in unconscious patients without injuries who are breathing
adequately. Place patients who have not experienced trauma in this position
Denial Stage of Grief Right Ans - First stage of grief "Not me!"
Anger Stage of Grief Right Ans - Second stage of grief "Why me?"
Bargaining Stage of Grief Right Ans - Third stage of grief "Okay, but..."
attempt to make a deal to postpone death and dying.
Depression Stage of Grief Right Ans - Fourth stage of grief "heavy hearted"
often characterized by sadness or despair.
Acceptance Stage of Grief Right Ans - Fifth stage of the grieving process.
Hazmat Emergencies Right Ans - If you believe that a crash may involve
hazardous materials stop upwind and uphill at some distance from the crash.
If you suspect that a hazardous material is present call for assistance from the
appropriate agent
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