EMRI Assessment CH.5

Define the term 'Blood pressure (BP)'

• The force exerted by blood against the blood vessel walls as it travels throughout the body.

• The rate at which the heart beats per minute.

• The amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute.

• The level of oxygen in the blood.

Define the term 'Brachial artery'.

• A large artery located in the upper arm.

• A vein in the lower leg.

• A nerve in the spinal cord.

• A muscle in the chest.

Define the term 'Carotid arteries'.

• Arteries located in the neck that supply blood to the head and neck.

• Veins located in the legs that return blood to the heart.

• Arteries located in the arms that supply blood to the hands.

• Veins located in the abdomen that return blood to the liver.

Define the term 'Chief complaint'.

• A brief description, usually in the patient's own words, of why EMS personnel were called to the scene.

• The primary diagnosis given by the doctor after examination.

• The list of symptoms experienced by the patient.

• The medical history of the patient.

Define the term 'Cyanosis'.

• A bluish coloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to the presence of deoxygenated blood in the vessels near the skin’s surface.

• A condition characterized by excessive sweating.

• A skin condition resulting in red, itchy patches.

• A disorder causing yellowing of the skin and eyes.

Define the term 'Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)'

• A standardized system used to determine a patient’s level of responsiveness; often performed on patients with suspected head injuries.

• A scale used to measure the severity of a burn injury.

• A method for assessing cardiovascular health.

• A tool for evaluating respiratory function.

Define the term 'Glucometry'.

• The process of measuring the level of glucose circulating in the blood.

• A method to measure blood pressure.

• A technique for assessing cholesterol levels.

• A procedure for determining body temperature.

Define the term 'Golden Hour'.

• The first hour after an injury; patients who receive hospital care within this time are considered significantly more likely to survive.

• A period of time in the morning when the sun is rising and the light is soft and warm.

• The last hour before sunset, often considered the best time for photography due to the quality of light.

• A term used in finance to describe the first hour of trading when the market is most volatile.

Define the term 'Head-tilt/chin-lift'.

• A method of opening the airway when there is no suspected head and/or spinal injury.

• A technique used to measure blood pressure.

• A procedure for performing CPR.

• A method for immobilizing a fractured limb.

Define the term 'Jaw thrust'.