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EMT Chapter 12-SM
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Herpes Simplex | Virus caused by human herpesviruses 1 and 2, characterized by small blisters whose location depends on the type of virus. Type 2 results in blisters on the genital area, while type 1 results in blisters in nongenital areas. |
| Index of Suspicion | Awareness that unseen life-threatening injuries may exist when determining the mechanism of injury. |
| Medical Emergencies | Emergencies that require EMS attention because of illnesses or conditions not caused by an outside force. |
| Meningitis | An inflammation of the meningeal coverings of the brain and spinal cord; it is usually caused by a virus or a bacterium. |
| Nature of Illness (NOI) | The general type of illness a patient is experiencing. |
| Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) | Potentially life-threatening viral infection that usually starts with flulike symptoms. |
| Trauma Emergencies | Emergencies that are the result of physical forces applied to a patient's body. |
| Tuberculosis (TB) | A chronic bacterial disease, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, that usually affects the lungs but can also affect other organs such as the brain and kidneys. |
| Virus | The strength or ability of a pathogen to produce disease. |