EMT Vocabulary About Critical Thinking By Daniel T. Flashcards

List of potential diagnoses compiled early in the assessment of the pt

Description or label for a pt's cond. that assists a clinician in further eval and treatment

An analytical process that can help someone think thru a problem in an organized and efficient manner

Abbreviated form of the PCR that an EMS crew can leave at the hosp when there is not enought time to complete the PCR before leaving

A sign or syptom that suggests the possibility of a particular problem that is very serious

Description of present illness: Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

Detecting changes in a pt's condition. involves repeating primary assessment, repeating and recording vitals, repeating the physical exam, checking interventions

Changes in a pts condition over time such as slowing resp. or rising pulse. may show improvement or deterioration, and that can be shown by documenting repeated assessments

Increased work of breathing; a sensation of shortness of breath

The reduction of breathing to the point were O2 intake is not sufficient to support life

When breathing completely stops

Passageway by which air enters or leaves the body; the structures: nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs

Permanent surgical opening in the neck thru which pt breaths

Flow-restricted, O2-powered ventilation device; device uses O2 under pressure to deliver artifical ventilations w/ trigger placed so rescuer can operate while using both hands to maintain seal

Automatic transport ventilator; device provides positive pressure vent. settings designed to adjust ventilation rate and volume, is portable and easily carried on ambulance