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CMS First Aid
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08/06/2008

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Term
EMS System
Definition
a network of trained professionals linked to provide advanced, out-of-hospital care for victims of sudden traumatic injury or illness
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
ABC's
Definition
Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
Term
Duty to Act
Definition
According to Black Law Dictionary: "A duty to take some action to prevent harm to another and for the failure of which one may be liable depending on the relationship of the parties and the circumstances."
Term
Breach of Duty
Definition
occurs when you either fail to act or act inappropriately.
Term
Good Samaritan Act
Definition
(based on Florida Statute 768.13) - protects a civilian first aid provider from liability for medical care performed in good faith or medical care similar to that expected of another first aid provider with equal training.
Term
Abandonment
Definition
The relinquishment of a right or interest with the intention of never again claiming int.
Term
Negligence
Definition
occurs if all conditions are present:
-duty to act- you were supposed to be there
-breach of standard of care- what you did was wrong
-causation- what you did caused the injury
-damages- the patient suffered an injury; the injury is additional to the original injory
Term
Expressed Consent
Definition
consent that is clearly and unmistakably stated
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Implied Consent
Definition
consent inferred from one's conduct rather than from one's direct expression
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Informed Consent
Definition
a person's agreement to allow something to happen made with full knowledge of the risks involved and the alternatives
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DNR
Definition
do not resuscitate order
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Advanced Directive
Definition
documents the patient's request to withhold specific medical care.
Term
Medic Alert
Definition
bracelet, necklace, or card that alerts you to a specific medical condition such as an allergy, epilepsy, or diabetes.
Term
HIPAA- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Definition
protects the rights of patients and the release of patient information.
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Caring Attitude
Definition
good listening skills display a caring attitude and are part of good communication.
Term
Universal Precautions
Definition
a set of procedures designed to prevent transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus, and other blood-borne pathogens to first aid or health care providers.
Term
CDC
Definition
The Center for Disease Control & Prevention
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BSI - Body Substance Isolation
Definition
new standard that required using a form of infection control with all patients.
Term
PPE - Personal Protection Equipment
Definition
serves as a barrier against infection. Includes eye protection, gloves, protective clothing (i.e., grown and/or coveralls, sleeves, shoe covers), masks or shields, and biohazard bags.
Term
MRSA- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Definition
a type of bacteria that is highly contagious and resistant to certain antibiotics.
Term
Hepatitis A Virus
Definition
causes Hepatitis A. Technically not a blood-borne disease however it is highly infectious and preventable with BSI and appropriate PPE.
Term
Hepatitis B Virus
Definition
Causes Hepatitis B. Transmitted by sexual contact or sharing contaminated needles (through intravenous drug abuse). Can also be received through infected blood from blood transfusions.
Term
Hepatitis C Virus
Definition
causes Hepatitis C. Primarily transmits through direct contact with human blood.
Term
HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Definition
a blood-borne virus that attacks the immune system which causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
Term
Airborne Diseases
Definition
transmitted by an infected person who coughs or sneezes into the air, particularly in a relatively confined space.
Term
TB (tuberculosis)
Definition
a highly infectious airborne disease.
Term
STDs - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Definition
among the most common infectious diseases in the United States today.
Term
Skeletal System
Definition
the supporting framework for the body, giving it shape and protecting vital organs.
Term
Femur
Definition
the upper leg consists of the longest, strongest bone in the human body, the thighbone or...
Term
Muscular System
Definition
gives the body shape, protects internal organs, and provides body movement.
Term
Voluntary Muscles
Definition
muscles used for deliberate acts, such as chewing, bending, lifting, and running.
Term
Involuntary Muscles
Definition
smooth muscles that carry out many automatic body functions.
Term
Cardiac Muscles
Definition
Found only in the heart, these muscles work constantly to expand and contract the heart.
Term
Nervous System
Definition
controls voluntary and involuntary body activity.
Term
Central Nervous System
Definition
located in the brain and in the spinal cord- it's components are the body's mainframe computer.
Term
Peripheral Nervous System
Definition
includes nerves that connect to the spinal cord and branch out to every other part of the body.
Term
Respiratory System
Definition
delivers oxygen to and removes carbon dioxide from the blood.
Term
Circulatory System
Definition
pumps blood throughout the body which functions to deliver oxygen and nutrients to and remove waste from the body's tissues.
Term
Digestive System
Definition
Located in the abdomen, this system's organs include the stomach, pancreas, liver, gall bladder,and small and large intestines. It has two main functions: ingesting and digesting food and nutrients.
Term
Skin
Definition
serves as the protective covering for the inside of the body.
Term
LOC - Level of Consciousness
Definition
determining if the illness or injury has changed the patient's mental status.
Term
Cyanosis
Definition
appears first in the mouth and fingertip areas, reduced oxygen level, possibly due to shock, heart attack, or poisoning.
Term
DOTS
Definition
deformities, open injuries, tenderness, and swelling
Term
SAMPLE
Signs and Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past History
Last Oral Intake
Evens
Definition
Method that may help you acquire information useful in determining causes of injury or illness.
Term
Emergency Move
Definition
performed when a patient is in immediate danger or the patient's location prevents providing care to that patient or another patient.
Term
Emergency Move
Definition
performed when a patient is in immediate danger or the patient's location prevents providing care to that patient or another patient.
Term
Recovery Position
Definition
helps maintain an open airway if the patient becomes nauseated or vomits and may prevent positional asphyxia.
Term
Positional Asphyxia
Definition
a term used to describe the placement of a body in a position that interferes with the ability to breathe.
Term
MCI - Multiple Casualty Incidents
Definition
incidents that involve more than one victim.
Term
Triage
Definition
term given to sorting and classifying patients.
Term
ICS - Incident Command System
Definition
system used for multiple agency response
Term
Shock
Definition
the failure of the heart and blood vessels (circulatory system) to maintain enough oxygen-rich blood flowing to the vital organs of the body.
Term
Hypervolemic (low volume) shock
Definition
a decreased amount of blood or fluids in the body causes this kind of shock...
Term
Neurogenic Shock
Definition
an abnormal enlargement of the blood vessels causes neurogenic shock, which is often caused by brain or spinal cord injury.
Term
Psychogenic Shock
Definition
a "shock like condition" produced by excessive fear, joy, anger, or grief.
Term
Anaphylactic Shock
Definition
occurs when an individual is exposed to a substance to which his or her body is sensitive.
Term
Contusion
Definition
a closed injury that is discolored and painful at the injury site.
Term
Bruising
Definition
the obvious discoloration (black and blue) of the soft tissue at the injury site.
Term
Hematoma
Definition
a closed injury that appears as a discolored lump.
Term
Swelling
Definition
the soft tissue raised when blood or other body fluids pool beneath the skin at the injury site.
Term
Abrasion
Definition
open wound caused by scraping, shearing away, or rubbing the outermost skin layer.
Term
Amputation
Definition
gross removal of appendage.
Term
Avulsion
Definition
injury characterized by a flap of torn or cut skin that may not be completely loose from the body.
Term
Evisceration
Definition
open wound where the organs protrude.
Term
Laceration
Definition
open wound in soft tissue that varies in depth and width.
Term
Puncture Wound
Definition
result of driving a sharp or blunt, pointed object into soft tissue.
Term
Arterial Bleeding
Definition
bright red blood spurts from a wound, indicating a severed or damaged artery.
Term
Venous Bleeding
Definition
dark red blood flows steadily from a wound, indicating a severed or damaged vein.
Term
Capillary Bleeding
Definition
dark red blood oozes slowly from a wound, indicating damaged capillaries.
Term
Occlusive
Definition
another word for airtight. Dressing used for deep lacerations.
Term
Closed Chest Injury
Definition
results from blunt trauma to the chest area.
Term
Flail Chest
Definition
a type of closed chest injury that occurs when two or more adjacent ribs are fractured in two or more places and become free floating.
Term
Open Chest Injury
Definition
occurs when penetration opens the chest area.
Term
Sucking Chest Injury
Definition
a type of open chest injury in which air and/or blood escapes into the area surrounding the lungs, creating a change in the pressure in the chest cavity.
Term
Abdominal Evisceration
Definition
an open wound where the organs protrude from the abdominal cavity.
Term
Fracture
Definition
medical term for a broken bone
Term
Open Fracture
Definition
skin at the injury site is broken and the bone may protrude through the skin.
Term
Closed Fracture
Definition
the skin at the injury site remains intact.
Term
Discoloration
Definition
occurs when the end of a bone comes out if its socket at the joint.
Term
Superficial Burns
Definition
First Degree burns that damage the first layer of skin, which becomes red and feels very painful.
Term
Partial Thickness Burns
Definition
Second degree burns that damage the first two skin layers, which blister and feel very painful.
Term
Full Thickness Burns
Definition
Third degree burns that damage all skin layers and affect muscles and nerves.
Term
Thermal Burns
Definition
occurs when an external heat source comes into contact with the skin.
Term
Chemical Burns
Definition
occurs when a chemical comes into contact with the skin.
Term
Electrical Burns
Definition
occurs when manmade or natural (lightning) electricity comes into contact with the skin and body, causing the skin and perhaps internal organs to burn.
Term
Inhalation Burns
Definition
occurs when the patient has a burn to any part of the airway.
Term
Uterus
Definition
organ that holds the developing fetus
Term
Cervix
Definition
neck of the uterus; contains a mucus plug.
Term
Placenta
Definition
disk-shaped inner lining of the uterus; provides nourishment and oxygen to the developing fetus.
Term
Birth Canal
Definition
passage the fetus is pushed through during deliver.
Term
Umbilical Cord
Definition
Cord connecting the fetus and the mother; provides for and transports nourishment to the fetus.
Term
Amniotic Sac
Definition
bag of fluid surrounding the fetus.
Term
Dilation (preparation)
Definition
the first stage begins with the first contraction and continues until the fetus enters the birth canal.
Term
Expulsion (delivery of the baby)
Definition
in the second stage, the fetus moves through the birth canal and is born.
Term
Placental (delivery of the placenta)
Definition
in the third stage, the placenta separates from the uterine wall and moves through the birth canal for delivery.
Term
Labor
Definition
the final phase of pregnancy.
Term
Asthma
Definition
results from the narrowing of the airway passages, which causes breathing difficulties.
Term
Stroke
Definition
damage to part of the brain due to rupture or blockage of a blood vessel.
Term
Heart Attack
Definition
caused by oxygen deprivation to part of the heart, typically from a blocked blood vessel.
Term
Diabetes
Definition
a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin.
Term
Insulin
Definition
a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life.
Term
Hypothermia
Definition
an excessive cooling of the body's core temperature.
Term
Frostbite
Definition
a localized injury from overexposure to cold.
Term
Hyperthermia
Definition
occurs when the body cannot recover from loss of fluids and salts through heavy sweating.
Term
Anaphylaxis
Definition
a severe allergic reaction in which air passages swell and restrict breathing.
Term
Excited Delirium
Definition
a term used to describe the mental and physical effects of extreme drug abuse that can lead to death.
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