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Define communication.
The process of exchanging information between individuals.
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What is the basic communication model?
- Sender has an idea or message
- Sender encodes the message
- Sender sends the message
- Receiver receivers the message
- Receiver decodes the message
- Receiver gives feedback to the sender
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What are semantics?
Related to the meaning of words.
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What is the definition of radio frequency?
The number of times per second a radio wave oscillates.
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What is a radio band?
A range of radio frequencies.
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What is ultrahigh frequency (UHF)?
Radio frequency band from 300 to 3000 megahertz.
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What is the chain of events in EMS response communications?
- Detection and citizen access
- Automatic collision notification
- Call taking and emergency response
- Prearrival instructions
- Call coordination and incident recording
- Discussion with medical direction
- Transfer communications
- Back in service, ready for the next call
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What is EMD?
Emergency medical dispatch, the person who manages and EMS systems reponse and readiness.
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What is priority dispatching?
A system that uses medically approved questions and predetermined guidelines to determine the appropriate level of response.
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What are prearrival instructions?
A dispatchers instruction to the caller for appropriate emergency measures.
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What is a simplex communication system?
One that transmits and receives on the same frequency.
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What is a duplex communication system?
One that allows simultaneous two way communications by using two frequencies for each channel.
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What is a multiplex communication system?
A duplex system that can transmit voice and data simultaneoulsy.
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What is the term trunking regarding radio communications?
A communication system that pools all frequencies and routes transmissions to the next available frequency. It is in the 800 MHz range.
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Define slander.
To orally defame another person.
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Define libel.
To defame another person in writing.
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Regarding general radio procedures what is one very important aspect?
Be consise in order to hold the attention of the person receiveing your radio report.
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Generally what information should be given in a verbal radio report about your patient to the hospital?
- Id of the unit and provider
- Description of the scene
- Patients age, sex, & appx weight for drug orders
- Patients chief complaint
- Brief, pertinent history of the present illness (OPQRST)
- Pertinent past medical history, medications, allergies (SAMPLE)
- Pertinent physical exam findings
- Treatment given so far/request for orders
- ETA at hospital
- Other pertinent information
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