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| 4953693093 | Bariatric | Having to do with patients who are significantly obese or overweight. | 0 | |
| 4953693094 | Body Mechanics | The proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury. | 1 | |
| 4953693095 | Direct Carry | A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher, during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests then revers the process to lower the patient to the stretcher. | 2 | |
| 4953693096 | Direct Ground Lift | A method of lifting and carrying a patient from ground level to a stretcher in which two or more rescuers kneel, curl the patient ro their chests, stand, then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher. | 3 | |
| 4953693097 | Draw-sheet method | A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom of the bed sheet. | 4 | |
| 4953693098 | Extremity Lift | A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under the patient's armpits and grasps the wrists, while another rescuer grasps the patient's knees. | 5 | |
| 4953693099 | Power Grip | Gripping with as much hand surface area as possible in contact with the object being lifted, all fingers bent at the same angle, and hands at least ten inches apart. | 6 | |
| 4953693100 | Power Lift | A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body, feet apart and flat on the ground, body weight on or just behind the balls of the feet, and back locked in. The upper body is raised before the hips. Also called the squat-lift position. | 7 | |
| 4953693101 | Contamination | The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious material into an area or persons which has not been previously affected by said agent. | 8 | |
| 4953693102 | Critical Incident Stress Management | A comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately. | 9 | |
| 4953693103 | Decontamination | The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials. | 10 | |
| 4953693104 | Hazardous Material Incident | The release of a harmful substance into the environment. | 11 | |
| 4953693105 | Multiple-casualty incident. | An emergency involving multiple patients. | 12 | |
| 4953693106 | Pathogens | The organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria. | 13 | |
| 4953693107 | Personal Protective Equipment | Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and/or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations. | 14 | |
| 4953693108 | Standard Precautions | A strict form of infection control that is based upon the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious. | 15 | |
| 4953693109 | Stress | A state of physical and or psychological stimulus. | 16 | |
| 4953693110 | Delayed Stress Reaction | Also known as PTSD, can be triggered by a specific event but psychological effects may not present until days, months, or even years later. Characterized by nightmares, feelings of detachment, irritability, sleep difficulties, or problems with concentration. | 17 | |
| 4953693111 | Acute Stress Reaction | Often linked to catastrophes, such as large scale natural disasters. Reaction occurs rapidly and may develop simultaneously with the incident or within a very short time following the incident. Signs and symptoms may include chest pain, difficulty breathing, abnormal heart rhythms, uncontrollable crying, inappropriate behavior, and a disruption in normal, rational thinking. | 18 | |
| 4953693112 | Cumulative Stress Reaction | This reaction, also known as, "burnout," results from sustained low-level stressors and develop over a period of years. | 19 | |
| 4953693113 | Cumulative Stress Reaction Early Signs | Vague anxiety, progressing to boredom, apathy, and a feeling of emotional exhaustion. | 20 | |
| 4953693114 | Cumulative Stress Reaction Progressing Signs | Physical complaints begin to appear. Headaches, stomach ailments, disturbances in sleep, loss of emotional control, irritability, withdrawal from others, and increasing depression. May also include substance abuse, loss of sexual drive, poor interpersonal relationships, and limited self control. | 21 | |
| 4953693115 | Cumulative Stress Reaction Late Signs | May present as a physical illness, uncontrollable emotions, overwhelming physical and emotional fatigue, severe social withdrawal, paranoia, or suicidal thoughts. | 22 | |
| 4953693116 | Significant Causes of Stress for EMTs' | Multiple-casualty incidents Calls involving infants and children Severe injuries Abuse and neglect (Elderly and Pediatrics) Death of a co-workers | 23 | |
| 4953693117 | Evidence-based | Description of medical techniques or practices that are supported by scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy, rather than merely by supposition or tradition. | 24 | |
| 4953693118 | Medical Direction | Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director. | 25 | |
| 4953693119 | Medical Director | A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient-care aspects of an EMS system. EMS professionals work under this physicians license which extends the privilege to practice at an expanded scope of practice while on duty. | 26 | |
| 4953693120 | 911 System | A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alers the EMS, fire, or police departments as needed. | 27 | |
| 4953693121 | Enhanced 911 | A 911 system which has the ability to automatically identify a caller's phone number and location. | 28 | |
| 4953693122 | Off-line Medical Direction | Standing orders issued by the Medical Director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician. | 29 | |
| 4953693123 | On-line Medical Direction | Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone. | 30 | |
| 4953693124 | Patient outcomes | The long-term survival rate of patients. | 31 | |
| 4953693125 | Protocols | List of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS service. | 32 | |
| 4953693126 | Quality Improvement | A process of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that requires improvement. | 33 | |
| 4953693127 | Standing orders | A policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations. | 34 |
