Major Exam #1

EMS Systems

Licensure / Certification

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EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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AEMT (Advanced EMT)

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

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Paramedics

Extensive ALS Training

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Medical Director

Oversight and Support

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Dispatcher

Obtains Information and Dispatch Resources

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Quality Assurance

Continuous Self-Review

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Medical Terminology

Anatomical Positions/Directions

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Medical Terminology

Suffixes

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Medical Terminology

Prefixes

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Patient Care Reports

Legal Documentation

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Communications

Types of Communication

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Shock

A life-threatening condition where the body's organs and tissues are not receiving enough oxygen and nutrients due to inadequate blood flow.

Compensated shock

Early stage of shock where the body is still able to maintain perfusion to vital organs.

Decompensated shock

Late stage of shock where the body can no longer maintain adequate perfusion, leading to organ failure.

Body Substance Isolation (BSI)

Practices to prevent the spread of disease by minimizing contact with bodily fluids.

Stages of grief/anger

Denial, anger/hostility, bargaining, depression, and acceptance - common emotional responses to loss.

Stress

A state of worry or mental tension caused by challenging situations, which can be managed through various strategies.

Pharmacology

The study of drugs and their effects on the body, including understanding drug names and administration routes.

EMT drugs

Medications like oxygen, albuterol, epinephrine, naloxone, glucose, and aspirin that EMTs can administer in specific situations.

Body Systems

Integumentary, digestive, cardiovascular, endocrine, nervous, lymphatic, reproductive, respiratory, urinary, skeletal - each with unique functions.

Cells

Basic units of life that combine to form tissues, organs, and organ systems, requiring nutrients for energy and function.

Skin layers

Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis - containing different structures like sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

Physiology

The study of how the body functions and maintains homeostasis, including processes like respiration, circulation, and digestion.