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McGraw-Hill Emergency Medical Responder 2nd Edition CH 1

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National EMS Scope of Practice Model   Defines four levels of EMS professionals and also defines what each level of EMS professional legally can and cannot do  
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EMRs and EMTs   Examples of basic life support personnel  
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Detection   First phase of a typical EMS response  
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Vital signs   Measurements of breathing, pulse, skin temperature, pupils and blood pressure  
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Medical oversight   The process by which a physician directs the emergency care provided by EMS personnel to an ill or injured person  
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Empathy   Identifying with and understanding the feelings, situations and motives of others  
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Prospective medical directions   The development of treatment protocols and standing orders are examples of this type of medical direction  
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Stroke center   Center that specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood vessels of the brain  
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Teamwork   The ability to work with others to achieve a common goal  
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National EMS Education Standards   Specifies the objectives that each level of EMS professional must meet when completing his or her education  
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Integrity   Telling the truth and providing complete and accurate documentation are examples of this behavior  
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Diplomacy   Tact and skill in dealing with people  
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National EMS Core Content   This document defines the domain of prehospital care.  
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Retrospective medical direction   Activities performed by a physician after an emergency call  
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Communication   The exchange of thoughts, messages and information  
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Perinatal center   Center that specializes in the care of high-risk pregnancies  
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