Chapter 5

Question 1

Base station

Answer 1

Serves as a dispatch and coordination area and ideally is in contact with all other elements of the system

Question 2

Repeaters

Answer 2

Devices that receive transmissions from a relatively low powered source Sichuan as a mobile or portable radio abs then rebroadcast them at another frequency and a higher power.

Question 3

Encoder / decoder

Answer 3

Encoder - breaks down sound waves into h owe digital codes like those used in CD players.
Decoder - recognizes and responds to only those codes.

Question 4

Mobile data terminal

Answer 4

Mounted to the cab of the the ambulance

Question 5

Telemetry

Answer 5

The process of transmitting data through an automated communications process. Most often using wireless data transfer technology.

Question 6

SBAR

Answer 6

Is a method of organizing your communication into a standard format that would be particularly useful when communicating with medical direction, especially if you are seeking further orders.

Question 7

Communication

Answer 7

Is an essential part of your job as an EMT. You must be able to communicate effectively with all those you meet while you are on a call.

Question 8

Encoding

Answer 8

Communication begins when an individual, the sender, uses the words and symbols to creat a message.

Question 9

Decoding

Answer 9

To understand the message, the receiver must decode it. The process by which a message is translated and interpreted is called decoding.

Question 10

Defense mechanism

Answer 10

Are physiological coping strategies the person may use to protect himself from unwanted feelings or thoughts

Question 11

Distance

Answer 11

Be aware of the distance between you and your patient. In American culture the space within 1 1/2 feet of an individual is called the intimate zone.

Question 12

Gestures

Answer 12

Are nonverbal body movements that convey meaning to others. They are composed of movements from any part of the body, including facial expressions.

Question 13

Haptics

Answer 13

Haptics is the study or touching. Touch can be one of the most effective ways to help calm the patient and express your compassion and empathy.

Question 14

Open ended questions

Answer 14

Questions that allow the patient to give a detailed response in his own words

Question 15

Closed end questions or direct questions

Answer 15

Questions that call for specific information from the patient.

Question 16

Leading questions

Answer 16

Do not ask leading questions. It questions that suggest an answer guided by the individual who is asking the question.

Question 17

Culture

Answer 17

Is composed of the thoughts, communications, actions, and values of a racial, ethnic, religious or social group.

Question 18

Ethnocentrism

Answer 18

Is the view that one cultures way of doing things is the right way and the other way is inferior.