EMT Chapter 14 - Medical Overview

What is the index of suspicion?

Medical patient assessment focuses on which of the following? (Select all that apply)

A(n) ________ can be spread from one person or species to another.

An anaphylactic reaction constitutes what type of medical emergency?

At what point should you make a preliminary transport decision?

What is the first step in your assessment process when you find a patient in respiratory distress?

What mnemonic is used to determine a patient's chief complaint?

HIV is caused by what type of organism?

Jaundice is a sign of which disease?

Why is tuberculosis not more common than it is?

Which of the following diseases is the most virulent?

What is an index of suspicion?

Which of the following best describes a communicable disease?

Medical Overview Key Concepts

Index of Suspicion: Awareness of potential underlying serious injuries or illnesses that may not be immediately apparent.
Medical Patient Assessment: Focuses on Mechanism of Injury (MOI), chief complaint, and nature of illness (NOI), rather than solely on physical injuries.
Infectious Diseases: Communicable diseases can be transmitted between individuals or species.
Anaphylactic Reaction: Classified as an immunologic emergency due to the body's exaggerated response to allergens.
Preliminary Transport Decisions: Should be made after completing the primary assessment of the patient.
Scene Safety: Essential first step in emergency situations, ensuring no hazards are present that could endanger the responder or the patient.
Chief Complaint Mnemonic: OPQRST is used to assess patient complaints (Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time).
HIV: Caused by a virus instead of bacteria, fungus, or protozoa.
Jaundice Indicator: Often a sign of hepatitis, reflecting liver dysfunction or disease.
Tuberculosis Rarity: Not more common due to factors like the high effectiveness of the BCG vaccine and inefficient transmission through diluted airborne droplets.
Most Virulent Disease: Among the listed options, Hepatitis B is recognized for its high virulence.
Communicable Disease Definition: Describes diseases that can spread from one person or species to another.

Test your knowledge with these flashcards on Medical Overview from EMT Chapter 14. This quiz covers key concepts such as the index of suspicion and medical patient assessment. Perfect for EMT students looking to reinforce their understanding of critical medical concepts.