EMR Lessons 1 and 2

Front

The primary responsibility of an Emergency Medical Responder

Back

To ensure the scene is safe

Front

Indirect Medical Direction

Back

direction provided through standing orders from the medical director

Front

Direct Medical Direction

Back

Direction provided by speaking directly with a physician or nurse practitioner via a mobile phone, radio, or telephone about procedures not covered by standing orders

Front

Scope of practice

Back

refers to activities that you can or cannot do given your level of certification based on your skills and knowledge

Front

Pathogen

Back

Any Germs, bacteria, viruses that may cause disease

Front

Innate immunity

Back

Immunity that is present at birth to protect the person from infection

Front

Adaptive immunity

Back

immunity that is acquired from exposure to specific pathogens

Front

Passive immunity

Back

Immunity provided by the injection of antibodies to a specific pathogen

Front

BBP

Back

Bloodborne Pathogens

Any pathogen present in someone's blood that can cause infection by contacting another

Front

Four Conditions necessary for the spread of disease

Back

Presence of a pathogen

Sufficient quantity to cause disease

Susceptible person

Pathogen passes through an entry site