1 - Emergencies Vocab

Clammy means

• hot, dry

• stinging, burning

• numbness, tingling

• cold, damp, moist

What does cyanosis mean?

• Fluid leaking from the ears and nose

• A bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of oxygen

• Puffiness under the eyes following trauma to the face

• A greenish tint to the skin due to an allergic reaction

Active Range of Motion (AROM) means that a patient can move a joint through motion WITHOUT assistance.

• True

• False

Passive Range of Motion (PROM) means that a therapist helps move the patient through the range of motion

• True

• False

An examination of the patient to determine the presence of any life-threatening emergencies; the initial assessment of airway, breathing, and circulation on a patient (ABC's)

• Primary Survey

• Secondary Survey

• Isolated Injury Assessment

• HOPS

A head-to-toe physical assessment; an additional assessment of a patient to determine the existence of any injuries other than those found in the primary survey

• Primary Survey

• Secondary Survey

• Isolated Injury Assessment

• HOPS

The ability to comprehend one's environment regarding time, place, situation, and identity of person

• Comprehension

• Awareness

• Concussion Test

• Orientation

Mobile emergency health care providers

• Emergency medical services

• Ambulance drivers

• Paramedics

• Extra medical services

An EAP is a written plan that describes procedures and roles that must be in place for emergency situations. What does EAP stand for?

• Event Action Plan

• Evacuation And Procedures

• Emergency Action Plan

• Not listed

What does MOI stand for?

• Mechanism Of Injury

• Movement Of Injury

• Materials On Injury

• Matters Of Injustice