EMS Exam 5 vocab

An emergency move that consists of the rescuer grasping the patient's arms from behind; used to remove a patient from a hazardous place.

An emergency move in which a rescuer encloses a patient in a blanket and drags the patient to safety.

A neck brace that partially stabilizes the neck following injury.

An emergency move used to remove a patient from a hazardous environment; performed by grasping the patient's clothes and moving the patient head first from the unsafe area.

A one-rescuer patient movement technique used primarily for children; the patient is cradled in the hollow formed by the rescuer's arms and chest.

The arms and legs.

A method of moving a patient without lifting or carrying him or her; used when the patient is heavier than the rescuer.

A technique used to move a patient onto a long backboard.

A method used if the patient is able to bear his or her own weight.

A one-person carry that allows the rescuer to carry a patient while keeping one hand free.

A lightweight nonwheeled device for transporting a patient; used in small spaces where the wheeled ambulance stretcher cannot be used.

A sidelying position that helps an unconscious patient maintain an open airway.

A firm device used to carry a patient; can be split into halves and applied to the patient from both sides.

A small portable device used for transporting a patient in a sitting position.

A method used to place a patient on a backboard if there is not enough space to perform a log roll.

A method of placing a patient on a long backboard by straddling both the board and patient and sliding the patient onto the board.

A method of carrying a patient in which two rescuers use a chair to support the weight of the patient.

A method of carrying a patient out of tight quarters using two rescuers and no equipment.

A method of carrying a patient in which two rescuers link arms behind the patient's back and under the patient's knees; requires no equipment.

A method used when a patient cannot bear his or her own weight; two rescuers completely support the patient.

Warning devices or flares that burn with a red color; usually used in scene protection atmotor vehicle crash sites.

A bubble of air obstructing a blood vessel.

A piece of wood or metal placed in front of or behind a wheel to prevent vehicle movement.

A condition seen in divers in which gas, especially nitrogen, forms bubbles in blood vessels, obstructing them.

Removal from a difficult situation or position; removal of a patient from a wrecked vehicle or other place of entrapment.

A life ring, life buoy, or other floating device used in water rescue.

A concept of emergency patient care that attempts to place a trauma patient into definitive medical care in the shortest period of time to achieve the best possible outcome.

Substances that are toxic, poisonous, radioactive, flammable, or explosive and can cause injury or death with exposure.

A four-step reminder of the sequence of actions that should be taken in water rescue situations.

A water rescue device consisting of a small cloth bag and a waterproof rope used for rescuing people from the water.

Unusually strong surface currents flowing outward from a seashore that can carry swimmers "out to sea."

Safety glass that breaks into small pieces when hit with a sharp, pointed object.

Wooden 2" × 4" or 4" × 4" boards used for stabilization or bracing.

Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that might be used by terrorists to intentionally cause epidemics of disease.

Chemicals that cause the skin to blister.

The sorting of patients for treatment and transportation.

Compounds that can be used by terrorists to inflict harm.

The control area that contains the command post and other support functions needed in the incident.

The process of reducing or preventing the spread of contaminants at a hazardous materials event.

An explosive device using conventional explosives that is designed to disperse radioactive material over a wide area.

Substances that release energy in a sudden and uncontrolled manner when detonated.

Substances that are toxic, poisonous, radioactive, flammable, or explosive and can cause injury or death with exposure.

A contaminated area.

An appliance designed to start fires.

A set of people, procedures, and equipment designed to improve emergency response operations at situations of all types and complexities.

The time from exposure to a disease organism to the time the person begins to show symptoms of the disease.

Chemicals that are formulated to kill insects, but can intentionally or accidentally cause injury or death to humans.

Substances that are intended to produce injury or death by disrupting chemical reactions at the cellular level.

Accidents or situations involving more patients than you can handle with the initial resources available.

The structure for managing an emergency incident, which may require a response of many different agencies; designed to provide efficient and effective management from initial response through recovery.

Toxic substances that attack the central nervous system.

Substances that produce respiratory distress or illness.

The electromagnetic energy that is released from a radioactive material or a dirty bomb

A system of casualty sorting using Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment.

A systematic use of violence to intimidate or to achieve a goal.

The sorting of patients into groups according to the severity of their injuries; used to determine priorities for treatment and transport.

The control area where personnel and equipment decontamination and hot zone support take place.

Any agent designed to bring about mass death, casualties, and/or massive damage to property and infrastructure (bridges, tunnels, airports, electrical power plants, and seaports).