EMS-350 Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Inferior | Bottom half of body |
| Cyanosis | Not enough oxygen (blue) |
| Lateral | Lying on side |
| DCAPBTLSIC | Deformities Contusions (bruises) Abrasions / Avulsions / Amputations Punctures Bleeding / Burns Tenderness Lacerations Spine / Swelling Instability (broken bones moving) Crepitus (bones grinding) |
| Anterior | Front half of body |
| CSM | Circulation Sensation Motor |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| NOI | Nature of illness |
| CP | Chest pain |
| OPQRST | Onset Provocation Quality Region / Radiation Severity Time |
| Dyspnea | Shortness of breath |
| Prone | Lying face down |
| Superior | Top half of body |
| PT | Patient |
| Proximal | Close to torso |
| PERRL | Pupils Equal Round Reactive Light |
| NRM | Non-rebreather mask |
| California Poison Control | 1-800-222-1222 |
| MOI | Mechanism of injury |
| Systolic | (Top blood pressure number) Force of blood out of heart |
| JVD | Jugular Vein Distention |
| Apnea | Not breathing |
| LOC | Level of consciousness |
| Evisceration | Take out an organ |
| AVPU | Alert Verbal Painful Unresponsive |
| Diaphoresis | Sweaty/Clammy |
| Capillary refill | Time it takes for blood to return to capillaries |
| CPR | Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation |
| NC | Nasal cannula |
| Palpate | Feeling body parts |
| Diastolic | (Bottom blood pressure number) Force of blood in heart |
| Auscultate | Listen to body sounds |
| KISS | Keep It Simple Stupid |
| Distal | Far from torso |
| Texture | Clammy / Diaphoretic / Dry |
| Skin color | Arms match face |
| RT | Right |
| Supine | Lying face up |
| Posterior | Back half of body |
| LT | Left |
| Temperature | Warm / Hot / Cool / Cold |
| EMT | Emergency Medical Technician |
| Implied consent | No need for consent: - Under 18 - Mental handicap - Altered mental state |
| CSF | Cerebral spinal fluid |
| Actual consent | Consent given by patient |
| Trendelenburg | Supine with legs elevated |
| SAMPLE | Signs / Symptoms Allergies Medications Past med history Last oral intake Events leading up to event |
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