Dr. Germ EMT Flashcards & TIC EMT Acronym Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does AMA stand for?

Advanced Medical Assistance

American Medical Association

Against Medical Advice (correct)

Automated Medical Assistance

What does AVPU represent?

Alert, Verbal, Painful, Unresponsive

What does DCAPBTLS stand for?

Deformity, Contusion, Abrasions, Punctures/Penetrations, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling

DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate.

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What does DR GERM stand for when assessing the abdominal region?

Distention, Rigidity, Guarding, Evisceration, Rebound tenderness, Masses Signup and view all the answers

What does MOI stand for?

Method of Injury Signup and view all the answers

What does NOI stand for?

Nature of Illness Signup and view all the answers

What does OPQRST stand for?

Onset, Provokes/Palliates, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Time Signup and view all the answers

What does PENMAN stand for when first arriving at a scene?

Personal/Partner/Peeper safety, Environmental hazards, Number of patients, MOI/NOI, Additional resources, Need for C-spine Signup and view all the answers

What does OPA stand for?

Oropharyngeal Airway Signup and view all the answers

What does PMSC stand for?

Pulse, Motor, Sensory, Cap Refill Signup and view all the answers

What does PPPT stand for in assessing mental status?

Person, Place, Purpose, Time Signup and view all the answers

What does SAMPLE stand for?

Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past pertinent medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to Signup and view all the answers

What does TIC stand for in injury assessment?

Tenderness, Instability, Crepitus (sound of grinding bones) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

EMT Acronyms

AMA: Represents "Against Medical Advice," indicating a patient who refuses treatment or transport despite medical advice.
AVPU: A mnemonic to assess a patient's level of consciousness, consisting of:
- Alert: Fully awake and responsive.
- Verbal: Responds to verbal stimuli.
- Painful: Responds to painful stimuli.
- Unresponsive: No response at all.
DCAPBTLS: A systematic approach for injury assessment, detailing:
- Deformity
- Contusion
- Abrasions
- Punctures/Penetrations
- Burns
- Tenderness
- Lacerations
- Swelling
DNR: Stands for "Do Not Resuscitate," a legal order to withhold resuscitation efforts.
DR GERM: Used for abdominal assessment, referring to:
- Distention
- Rigidity
- Guarding
- Evisceration
- Rebound Tenderness
- Masses
MOI: Means "Method of Injury," describing how an injury occurred.
NOI: Refers to "Nature of Illness," assessing the underlying issue when a patient is unwell.
OPQRST: A framework for evaluating pain, consisting of:
- Onset: When the pain started.
- Provokes/Palliates: What aggravates or alleviates the pain.
- Quality: Descriptive attributes of the pain.
- Region/Radiation: Location of the pain and if it spreads to other areas.
- Severity: Intensity of the pain.
- Time: Duration of the pain experienced.
PENMAN: A safety checklist to be considered at every scene:
- Personal/Partner/Peepers safety
- Environmental hazards
- Number of patients
- MOI/NOI
- Additional resources
- Need for C-spine
OPA: Stands for "Oropharyngeal Airway," an airway adjunct used to maintain airway patency.
PMSC: An acronym for assessing extremities, referring to:
- Pulse
- Motor
- Sensory
- Capillary Refill
PPPT: A tool for assessing mental status, evaluating information about:
- Person: Who they are.
- Place: Where they are.
- Purpose: Why they are there.
- Time: Current time or date.
SAMPLE: A guideline to gather pertinent patient history, consisting of:
- Signs/Symptoms
- Allergies
- Medications
- Past pertinent medical history
- Last oral intake
- Events leading up to the present illness/injury
TIC: Important indicators to feel for in an injury examination:
- Tenderness
- Instability
- Crepitus: The sound associated with bone grinding.

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Test your knowledge of essential EMT acronyms with these helpful flashcards. Each card presents a term frequently used in emergency medical services, along with its definition. Perfect for both students and professionals in the medical field.