EMS 1021 Exam 1 Study Guide
Long spine board - Answer A device used to move patients with suspected
spinal injuries.
Scoop stretcher - Answer A device designed to scoop up a patient from the
ground without lifting them.
Basket stretcher - Answer A device used for transporting patients over rough
terrain.
Draw sheet - Answer A flat sheet used to assist in moving patients in bed.
Cot - Answer A wheeled stretcher used for transporting patients.
Anatomical position - Answer The standard position of the body used as a
reference in anatomy.
Emergency move - Answer A type of move used when there is an immediate
danger to the patient.
Urgent move - Answer A type of move used when the patient must be moved
quickly but is not in immediate danger.
Non-emergent move - Answer A type of move used when the patient can be
moved without immediate urgency.
PPE - Answer Personal Protective Equipment used to protect the EMT from
exposure to hazards.
Abandonment - Answer The act of leaving a patient after care has been
initiated without ensuring they are safe.
Negligence - Answer Failure to provide the standard of care that a reasonable
person would provide.
Duty to Act - Answer The legal obligation of an EMT to provide care.
Implied consent - Answer Consent assumed in emergencies when the patient
is unable to give consent.
Informed consent - Answer Consent given by a patient after being informed
of the risks and benefits of treatment.
Expressed consent - Answer Consent given verbally or in writing by a patient.
Stress responses - Answer The body's reaction to perceived threats or
challenges.
