what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume
assist ventilations with BVM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you do for acid in eyes
irrigate, if contacts take them out<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax
progressive shortness of breath
increased altered level of consciousness
neck vein distention
tracheal deviation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant
liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
flail chest is charcterized and defined by
paradoxical motion
2 or more ribs broken in two or more places<\/p>\n\n\n\n
subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat
A characteristic crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the presence of air in soft tissues. treat by positive pressure ventilations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daughter is power of attourney and wants father to recieve care, father is AxO x4 and does not want care
Respect patient wishes because he is concious without altered mental status<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open fracture and bleeding PPE
gloves, mask, goggles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area
Fatalities and injuries that have happened on that stretch of road<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Triage color green
ambulatory,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
yellow
delayed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
red
immediate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
black
dead\/ expectant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do
call for assistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
triage in the
cold zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pedatric\/ infant breath rate
18-30<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by
hypoxia, resp distress or failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Croup is characterized by
hoarseness, “barking” cough, inspiratory stridor and varying degrees of respiratory distress resulting from swelling in or obstruction in the region near the larynx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steps to treating bleeding
first direct pressure then tourniquet is direct pressure does not stop the bleeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signs and symptoms of meningitis
fever, rash, stiff neck, altered mental status
specifcally in infants: Swelling of fontanelles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apgar scale
appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when treating allergy primary concern is
AIRWAY<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when to start chest compression on newborn
pluse under 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ruptured spleen in child
bleeding and pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
right upper quadrant
Liver, Right Kidney, Colon, Pancreas, Gallbladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
left upper quadrant
liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, pancreas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
left lower quadrant
Part of descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube
Left ureter
Left spermatic cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
right lower quadrant
cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube, right ureter, right spermatic cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis
Sudden onset, high fever
“Hot-potato” voice
Dysphagia, drooling
No cough
Prefers to sit upright, lean forward (tripod position)
Appears toxic and stridulous<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when babies head appears out of vaginal canal check for
nuhical cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
place baby where until umbillical cord is done pulsating
at the height of the vaginal canal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
transport pregnant women in what position and why
left lateral recumbant to take pressure of the heart and vena cava<\/p>\n\n\n\n
questions for pregnant mom
how many weeks along are you
how far apart are contractions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signs of imminent delivery
Crowning, Urge to bear down or go to the bathroom, “It’s Coming”, and Contractions of increased frequency & intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
preclampsia
abnormal condition associated with pregnancy marked by high blood pressure proteinuria, and edema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
eclampsia
true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ovarian cyst signs and symptoms
lower pain on either side, nausea, bleeding, ask when last menstrutal cycle was<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PID signs and symptoms
-onset is usually after menses
-sudden pelvic pain, profuse vaginal exudate, fever, metrorrhagia, discharge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When to massage fundus
stops bleeding and cramping after delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
woman is bleeding after sexual assualt
use pad or sterile gauze and put under her to collect the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
breech birth
Baby is delivered feet or buttocks first<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when can you insert a gloved finger into the vaginal canal
if umbillical cord is around the babies neck<\/p>\n\n\n\n
perineum tearing
tearing from vagina to anus after delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
preciptitous delivery
perineum tearing and emergency delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
bleeding from shunt
don’t let this question confuse you
hold pressure at place of bleeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pancreatitis symptoms
upper abdominal pain, swollen and tender abdomen, nausea, vomiting, fever, increased heart rate, weight loss, and diabetes.
important to note if they are chronic drinkers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
petite mal seizure
blank out for 3-5 seconds, still conscious, eyes may flutter
zone out<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focal Motor Seizure
Starts in a group of muscles a “focus”
May progress to include the whole entire arm
May progress to a Grand Mal Seizure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
grand mal seizure
They may have an “aura”
Tonic-Clonic phase
Loss of consciousness
clenched teeth, biting the cheek or tongue, incontinence
post-itcal phase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
status epilepticus
A condition in which seizures recur every few minutes or last more than 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
example question: Patient is zoned out, could be poison, OD or low blood sugar or seizure, question gives you the age of the patient and no other signs or symptoms, because of the lack of signs of poison or pills or history of diabetes it is most likely
seizures<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Appendicitis signs and symptoms
rebound tenderness, young, pain near umbilical region, right lower quad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
eptopic pregnancy
implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location happens in first trimester<\/p>\n\n\n\n
abruptio placentae
premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, third trimester<\/p>\n\n\n\n
placenta previa
implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus, third trimester<\/p>\n\n\n\n
spontaneous abortion
when the fetus and placenta deliver before the 20th week of pregnancy; commonly called a miscarriage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
subarachnoid hemorrhage
worst headache, assess bp will be low, cushing triaid, slow pulse, unbalanced respirations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Left sided heart failure
shortness of breath<\/p>\n\n\n\n
right sided heart failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
steps when assessing unconc patient
check for responsiveness, check for pulse, check for chest rise and fall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
communicable disease PPE and decom
mask, gloves, goggles, disinfect with approved germicidal agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oral Glucose Indications
hypoglycemia, able to swallow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when to extricate before giving care
direct life threat\/ scene saftey threat ex: fire in car<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OPIOD indications
pinpoint pupils, respiratory arrest, cyanosis, track marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cholecystitis S\/S
severe midepigastric or right upper quadrant pain radiating to back and referred to right scapula usually after meals
fat intolerance
flatulence
indigestion
diaphoresis
n\/v
chills
low grade fever
possible jaundice
clay-colored stools with common bile duct obstruction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when approaching a psych patient
calm them down, be reassuring, deescalate the situation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
carbon monoxide poisoning
-carbon monoxide binds with hemoglobin and reduces oxygen supply to tissues
-cannot be seen. smelled, or tasted
-s\/s include: nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness, and unconsciousness, Altered LOC, high SPO2
-death may occur with prolonged exposure
-prevention by ensuring proper ventilation when using fuel-burning devices
-gas-burning devices should be inspected annually
-flues and chimneys should be unobstructed
-carbon monoxide detectors should be installed and inspected regularly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NPA indications
concious with gag reflex<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suction Catheter for oropharynx
yonker tip\/ ridgid tip<\/p>\n\n\n\n
spontaneous pneumothorax
increaed heart rate, hypoxia, chest pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tension pneumothorax
S\/S
JVD, diminished\/absent lung sounds, tracheal deviation towards unaffected side, poor BVM compliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pneumonia
swollen avoli, crackles, fever, warm dry and flushed, transport and give oxygen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
chronic bronchitis
lungs constantly inflamed, barrel chest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
systolic pressure
Blood pressure in the arteries during contraction of the ventricles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
diastolic pressure
Blood pressure that remains between heart contractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contraindications of nitroglycerin
(Contraindications:) Cerebral hemorrhage, sexual enhancement drugs, hypotension-systolic blood pressure < 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
important stroke question to ask
when was the last time they were seen normal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pulmonary edema s\/s
Severe dyspnea and air hunger
Cough productive of frothy, blood tinged sputum
Tachypnea and tachycardia
Cold, clammy skin
Cyanosis
Extreme apprehension
Confusion, stupor
caused by left sided heart failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
transport shock patient in
supine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
agonal respirations treatment
BVM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heart Failure S\/S
Shortness of breath, fatigue, and weakness, weilling in the legs, feet abdomen. Reapid or irregular heartbeat with S3 or S4 heart sounds, persistent cough or wheezing, and weight gain from fluid etention. Treatment: balance of medication, devices, and lifestule changes to heald the heart contract normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TIA
mimic stroke, symptoms go away in 24 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CVA
ruptured artery in brain hemmorragic shock<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ischemic stroke symptoms
facial droop, weak, slurred speech, time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cardiogenic shock
post MI, irregular pulse, low BP, thready pulse rate fast, pale, cool, clammy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BVM if respirations are
under 12 or over 20 (not exact) and do not have good lung sounds, under 8 ventilate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
wheezing
High pitched sound heard in the lungs with asthmatics or lung disease lower airway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rhonchi
Rattling noise of mucous in the lungs, upper airway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
crackles
(rales) abnormal, discontinuous, adventitious lung sounds heard on inspiration lower airway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stridor
upper airway, indicated foreign object<\/p>\n\n\n\n
if ventilations are not going in what should you do
resposition<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nasal Canula flow rate
1-6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BVM flow rate
15-25<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NRB flow rate
10-15 LPM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nebulizer flow rate
6-8 lpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
if patient collaspes with airway obstruction
check for pulse, start w chest compressions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
what to ask when approaching chocking vicitm
Are you chocking? Tell them to cough, when no air is entering the lungs start back blows and chest thrust<\/p>\n\n\n\n
threat patient w humidified oxygen if
swollen throat, croupy cough, assessory muscle use, or stridor, not if anaphylatic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when patient is having trouble breathing, to get their history ask
yes or no questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
landing zone
100 by 100 ft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when to request additional assitance
too many for your team to handle, requested before even exiting ambulance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quaility improvement for EMS
critiquing what went well and what could be improved upon, internal and external review<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rapid extraction
can be necessary even if CSPine is indicated<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BSi PPE for profuse bleeding
Gloves, eye protection, mask<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notify law enforcement when hospice death
doesn’t add up to natural causes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
USing TC
extracation when needing to remove piece of car from patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minor on scene transporting parent
take them in ambulance with you or call law enforcement to transport them<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using power grip hand go
10 inches apart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When driving proceed through intersections
like no one can hear the sirens<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when correcting an error on document
line through it and initial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
triage where
in cold zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
community relations example
offer BP check to whole community<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHn patient is unoconcious and unrepsonsive first always
check pulse and start CPR<\/p>\n\n\n\n
black and tarry stool
upper GI bleed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lower GI bleed
bright red stool<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When to remove a penetrating object?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 year old is drooling and oesn’t want to eat? what does he most liekly have?
epiglottitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signs of respiratory distress in children
grunting, intercostal retractions, nasal flaring<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You arrive on scene and CPR is in progress what shuld you do
apply AED<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AED Shockable Rhythms
V-tach and V-fib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
what to do for gurgling respirtations
suction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pumonary edema
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces of the lungs. Blood backs up into pulmonary circulation because left ventricle can’t pump it forward (Can occur acutely, such as with MI Or can occur as an exacerbation of chronic HF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphysema
A serious disease that destroys lung tissue and causes breathing difficulties.
pink and skinny<\/p>\n\n\n\n
check pulse of hypothemic oatient for at least
30 seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure
-Cough (frequent, productive, hemoptysis)
-Progressive dyspnea with exertion
-Orthopnea
-Pitting edema of legs and feet or generalized edema of face, hands, or sacral area
-Heart palpitations
-Progressive fatigue or syncope with exertion
-Moist rales in lower lobes, indicating pulmonary edema<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What does nitroglycerin do<\/p>\n\n\n\n
what position to place nitro patient in
supine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
responding to cardiac arrest
start w compressions then go to AED<\/p>\n\n\n\n
after delivery of baby
dry and warm keep at vaginal opening level<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hypothermia treatment
remove from cold, take off wet clothing, wrap in blankets, severe cases EMS ASAP<\/p>\n\n\n\n
gunshot wound, shortness of breath how to treat
ventilate, immoblize, take vitals and apply occlusive dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
puncture wound apply what
3 sided occlusive dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
head inury and blood thinner causes
hemorrraging<\/p>\n\n\n\n
bubbling\/ bleding from chest apply
fully occulsive dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
femur fracture
lower than hip, deformities, less angulation that hip dislocations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hip discolation
rotates whole leg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
knife is implaed
stablilize with bulky dressings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pulmonary contustion
trauma to the chest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
aorta dissection
tearing pain to the back<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Annurism
when a vessel wall weakens and balloons<\/p>\n\n\n\n
aorta rupture
dead<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nose bleed
lean forward and pinch nose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rule of (s
arm – 9, 1\/2 arm 4.5, head 9, palm 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
neck puncture wound
occlusive dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
spleen
-Upper left of the abdomen, behind the stomach and below diaphragm.
-Lymphoid tissue
-Blood vessels are connected to the spleen by splenic sinuses.
-Function: Filter unwanted materials from the blood (including old RBC) and to help fight infections.
-Up to 10% of the population has one or more accessory spleens that tend to form at the hilum of the original spleen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
eccomosis
bruising, often caused by internal bleeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
solid organ rupture
results in internal bleeding, abdominal distention, eccomosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
any kind of abdominal pain first thing you do
two Es: expose and examine region<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pulmonary embolism
A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood vessels of the lung, causing obstruction of blood flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than __<\/em><\/strong> hours following the incident. Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training? As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: The patient care report (PCR) ensures: Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS? A patient’s refusal for EMS treatment and\/or transport must be: Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence? Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? While assisting an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance crew, you are accidentally stuck with an IV needle. You should: A positive TB skin test indicates that: Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the following, EXCEPT: When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be: f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not recorded on the written report: Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include: When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient’s age, sex, and: The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the: Two-way communication that requires the EMT to “push to talk” and “release to listen” describes what mode of communication? According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an employer must: which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure? Which of the following statements regarding the Good Samaritan law is correct? In which of the following situations does the EMT NOT have a legal duty to act? The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT: The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting can usually be traced to: When faced with a situation in which a patient is in cardiac arrest, and a valid living will or DNR order cannot be located, you should: After delivering your patient to the hospital, you sit down to complete the PCR. When documenting the patient’s last blood pressure reading, you inadvertently write 120\/60 instead of 130\/70. To correct this mistake, you should: What section of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) MOST affects EMS personnel? Typical components of an oral patient report include all of the following, EXCEPT: Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by: General guidelines for effective radio communications include all of the following, EXCEPT: Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis? While trying to make a family member feel better after a loved one has died, your partner uses trite statements. The family members may view this as: Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction? CPAP is indicated for patients who: When the body senses a state of hypoperfusion, the sympathetic nervous system releases epinephrine, the effects of which include: Which of the following is MOST characteristic of adequate breathing? Which of the following will MOST reliably allow you to determine the nature of a patient’s illness? The diaphragm functions as an involuntary muscle when a person: the leaf-shaped structure located superior to the larynx is called the: The primary prehospital treatment for most medical emergencies: An index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as: Structures of the lower airway include all of the following, EXCEPT the: The jaw-thrust maneuver is used to open the airway of patients with suspected: Without adequate oxygen, the body’s cells: 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag violently. You should: Inhalation occurs when the Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as: Hyperventilation could be associated with all of the following, EXCEPT: You are dispatched to a residence where a middle-aged man was found unconscious in his front yard. There are no witnesses who can tell you what happened. You find him in a prone position; his eyes are closed and he is not moving. Your FIRST action should be to: In what area of the lungs does respiration occur? Harsh, high-pitched inspiratory sounds are characteristic of: Which of the following structures is NOT found in the upper airway? In infants and children, a capillary refill time (CRT) that is greater than __<\/strong> second(s) is a sign of poor peripheral perfusion. Ten days after treating a 34-year-old patient with tuberculosis, you are given a tuberculin skin test, which yields a positive result. This MOST likely indicates that: Distributive shock occurs when: The two processes that occur during respiration are Which of the following statements regarding the hypoxic drive is MOST correct? In order for efficient pulmonary gas exchange to occur: Which of the following statements regarding methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is correct? B. The communicable period for MRSA is 10 days to 2 weeks after being infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n C. Studies have shown that less than 1% of health care providers are MRSA carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n D. Most cases of MRSA transmission occur following an accidental needlestick. Hypoxia is MOST accurately defined as: Upon initial contact with a patient who appears to be unconscious, you should Which of the following conditions would LEAST likely result in hypoxia? Syphilis is a: Which of the following clinical signs is unique to anaphylactic shock? Which of the following conditions is NOT categorized as a psychiatric condition? Which of the following would MOST likely result in hemorrhagic shock? Temporary, widespread vasodilation and syncope caused by a sudden nervous system reaction MOST accurately describes: Which of the following statements regarding the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following statements regarding the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is correct? Gas exchange in the lungs is facilitated by: Which of the following is a late sign of hypoxia? An infectious disease is MOST accurately defined as: Pulmonary edema and impaired ventilation occur during: Reassessment of a patient with a medical complaint should begin by an organ or tissue may be better to resis damage from hypperfusion if the the electrical impulse by the heart originates in the what is true about blood clotting? classic symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia include glucose is a trade name for What organs lie in the retroperitoneal space? common causes of psychotic behavior include the following, except significant vital signs changes will occur if the typical adult acutely loses more than___of his or her blood What is a fact of hemophilia’s? as red blood cells begin to clumb together to form a clot,____reinforces the clumped red blood cells when assessing arm movement of a suspected stroke, you should hypoperfusion is another name for activated charcoal administration is contraindicated in patients who have ingested anaphylaxis is mod accurately defines as an what is not an assessment parameter included in the cincinati prehospital stroke scale what is not a function of the sympathetic nervous system? an absence seizure is also referred to as which of the following is a metabolic cause of a seizure a raised swollen well defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bit or sting status epileptics is characterized by a transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when as woman approaches menopause a young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation with a rival gang member. as your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should control obvious bleeding then the most significant risk factor for a hemorragic stroke is cardiac output may decrease if the heart beats too rapidly because because the stinger of a honeybee remains in the wound following sting your unit is dispatched to the county jail for an inmate. on arrival, you find the patient a 33 year old male lying supine in a jail cell. He is responsive to painful stimuli only has a slow, shallow respirations. you should be most concerned that this patient air bags are designed to functions of the liver include the normal blood glucose level as measured by a glucometer is between epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when sudden death following AMI is most often caused by the head and brain receive their supply of oxygenated blood from the the purpose of defibrillation your paramedic partne administers atropine to a 49 year old male with bradycardia. which of the following side effects would you expect the patient to have what organ would most likely bleed profusely if injured? in contrast to level 3 trauma center, a level 1 trauma center you respond to a 55 year old residence, female with a possible allergic reaction to peanuts that she ate approx 30 mins ago. the patient is conscious and alert but has diffuse uticaria and the feeling that she has a lump in her throat. as your partner applied oxygen. you should esophageal varicose most commonly occur in patients urticaria is the medical term for a patient with an altered mental status hypoglycemic crisis tends to develop more often and severely in children you arrive at the scene of a 33 year old woman who i experiencing a generalized seizure. she has a small amount of vomiyus draining from the side of her mouth. after protecting her from further injury. you should an important aspect in the treatment of a patient with severe abdominal pain is to pain that is localized to the lower back and\/or lower abdominal quadrants is most suggestive of gastrointestinal bleeding should be suspected if a patient presents with the inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart from all the following areas(kidney abdomen legs) except the approx 25% of severe injuries to the aorta occurring during in non trauma patients, an early indictor of internal bleeding is the systemic veins function by injury to a hollow abdominal organ would most likely result in nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients the single most significant factor that contributes to suicide is which of the following met accurately describes the cause of an ischemic stroke AED is the most advantageous to an EMT because you arrive at the home of a 50 year old female with severe epitaxis, as you treat her it is most important to recall two of the most common mechanisms of injury for blunt trauma are acute coronary syndrome is a term to describe deoxygenated blood from the body returns to what organ can tolerate inadequate profusion for up to 2 hours if direct pressure with a sterile fails immediately to stop severe bleeding you should apply when assessing a patient who is displaying bizarre behavoir an emt should what is the major difference between AMI and angina pectoris patients with acute abdominal pain should not be given anything to drink because most patients with the abdominal pain prefer to after applying pressure dressing to a laceration on a patients arm, you notice the blood is beginning to saturate, you should prior to assisting a patient with his or her prescribed nitrogen, the emt must assessment of a patient with hypoglycemia will most likely reveal when assessing a patient with a behavioral crisis, you should what sound indicated swelling of the upper airway diabetes is most accurately defined as a hypovolemic shock occurs when the effects of epinheprine are typically within___following administration what finding is the least suggestive of the presence of high energy trauma chronic renal failure is a condition that a generalized seizure is characterized by PID typically does not affect the DTs is a syndrome associated with a withdraw from common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction include: dry cough, flushing of the skin and abdominal cramps but not__ a fractured femur can result in the loss of__or more of blood an overdose on acetaminophen, the active ingredient tylenol,will most likely cause the ability of cardiac muscle to contract spontaneously without a stimulus from a nerve source is called heroin id an example of common side effects of nitro include headache, bradycardia, hypotension except what is the function of the left atrium perfusion is most accurately defined as ventricular tachycardia causes hypotension because you and your partner arrive at the scene of a middle aged man who collapsed 5 mins ago. he is unresponsive, apenic, and pulseless. Bystanders are present but have not provided any care. you should early signs and symptoms of intra-abdominal bleeding include which of the following medication blocks the release of histamines a poison that enters the body by__is the most difficult to treat when caring for a woman who is experiencing a gynecolgic emergency the emts main focus should be you respond to movie theater for a 70 year old male who is confused. he has type 2 diabetes and refuses to take his pills. he is diaphoretic tacky and tachypenic. initial management should include what vein is located inferior to the trunk the first indicator of non traumatic internal bleeding may be when evaluating the mechanism of injury of a car vs pedestrian you should first when using an auto inject, the primary inject site is the a dissecting aortic anerysm occurs when when assessing an elderly patient who fell it is important to remember the physical exam of sexual assault should what about gonorrehea is correct you are dispatched to a 56 year old with ams, the patients wife tells you that he complained of chest pain the day before. he is semiconscious rapid and shallow respirations and therapy pulse you should type 1 diabetes is the onset of menstruation(menarche) usually occurs when women are what had the greatest impact on producing injury for a gunshot wound a 40 year old ale with 300 mg blood sugar. is semi conscious and breathing slowly and is receiving assisted ventilation from your partner. you should recognize the definitive treatment as force acting over a distance defines the concept of commons sign and symptoms of AMI include: irreg heartbeat unexplained sweating and dypsnea but NOT how do fire ants bite? the ability for a person’s cardiovascular system to compensate for blood loss most related to if a person stands near a building when it explodes, the will pst likely expiernce if one or more occupants in the same car are killed the emt should signs of agitated delirium include whenever possible a female sexuale assault victim should be bleeding from the nose following head trauma is a sign common side effects of epi does not include diabetic coma is a life-threatening condition tha results from kussmaul respirations indicate the body is angina pectoris occurs when the left ventricle has the thickest walls because it the two most common signs of anaphylaxis what is NOT a major risk factor of AMI the term “behavioral crisis” is most accurately defined as a stinger from a honey bee should be the mental status of a patient who has experienced a typical seizure most cases of external bleeding from the extremity can be controlled by the right coronary artery supplies blood to the mucosal atomizer device(MAD) is used to deliver certain meds via the the left side of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the Order of the spinal column anterior to the knee is a specialized bone called the which of the arteries does not carry highly oxygenated blood the elbow is a __ joint what happens when blood volume is lost from the body the anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of what is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age abnormalities in metabolism are most likely due to the disfunction of the a bp cuff that is too small for a patients arm will give a which of the following statements regarding middle adults is correct in relation to the wrist the elbow is a decrease in bp may indicate medication that has the slowest rate of absorption the primary function of the right atrium is to the vocal cords are located in the human body is at the optimal level at ages LUQ RUQ RLQ LLQ what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume What do you do for acid in eyes Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant flail chest is charcterized and defined by subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat Daughter is power of attourney and wants father to recieve care, father is AxO x4 and does not want care Open fracture and bleeding PPE What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area Triage color green yellow red black you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do triage in the Pedatric\/ infant breath rate Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by Croup is characterized by Steps to treating bleeding Signs and symptoms of meningitis Apgar scale when treating allergy primary concern is when to start chest compression on newborn ruptured spleen in child right upper quadrant left upper quadrant left lower quadrant right lower quadrant Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis when babies head appears out of vaginal canal check for place baby where until umbillical cord is done pulsating transport pregnant women in what position and why questions for pregnant mom Signs of imminent delivery preclampsia eclampsia ovarian cyst signs and symptoms PID signs and symptoms When to massage fundus woman is bleeding after sexual assualt breech birth when can you insert a gloved finger into the vaginal canal perineum tearing preciptitous delivery bleeding from shunt Pancreatitis symptoms petite mal seizure Focal Motor Seizure grand mal seizure status epilepticus example question: Patient is zoned out, could be poison, OD or low blood sugar or seizure, question gives you the age of the patient and no other signs or symptoms, because of the lack of signs of poison or pills or history of diabetes it is most likely Appendicitis signs and symptoms eptopic pregnancy abruptio placentae placenta previa spontaneous abortion subarachnoid hemorrhage Left sided heart failure right sided heart failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n steps when assessing unconc patient communicable disease PPE and decom Oral Glucose Indications when to extricate before giving care OPIOD indications Cholecystitis Cholecystitis S\/S when approaching a psych patient carbon monoxide poisoning NPA indications Suction Catheter for oropharynx spontaneous pneumothorax Tension pneumothorax pneumonia chronic bronchitis systolic pressure diastolic pressure Contraindications of nitroglycerin important stroke question to ask pulmonary edema s\/s transport shock patient in agonal respirations treatment Heart Failure S\/S TIA CVA Ischemic stroke symptoms cardiogenic shock BVM if respirations are wheezing Rhonchi crackles stridor if ventilations are not going in what should you do Nasal Canula flow rate BVM flow rate NRB flow rate Nebulizer flow rate if patient collaspes with airway obstruction what to ask when approaching chocking vicitm threat patient w humidified oxygen if when patient is having trouble breathing, to get their history ask landing zone when to request additional assitance Quaility improvement for EMS Rapid extraction BSi PPE for profuse bleeding Notify law enforcement when hospice death USing TC Minor on scene transporting parent Using power grip hand go When driving proceed through intersections when correcting an error on document triage where community relations example WHn patient is unoconcious and unrepsonsive first always black and tarry stool Lower GI bleed When to remove a penetrating object?<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 year old is drooling and oesn’t want to eat? what does he most liekly have? Signs of respiratory distress in children You arrive on scene and CPR is in progress what shuld you do AED Shockable Rhythms what to do for gurgling respirtations pumonary edema Emphysema check pulse of hypothemic oatient for at least signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure What does nitroglycerin do<\/p>\n\n\n\n what position to place nitro patient in responding to cardiac arrest after delivery of baby hypothermia treatment gunshot wound, shortness of breath how to treat puncture wound apply what head inury and blood thinner causes bubbling\/ bleding from chest apply femur fracture hip discolation knife is implaed pulmonary contustion aorta dissection Annurism aorta rupture Nose bleed Rule of (s neck puncture wound spleen eccomosis solid organ rupture any kind of abdominal pain first thing you do pulmonary embolism 51 a 42-year-old man complains of difficulty breathing and pain in his chest and shoulders. he recalls feeling a sharp pinprick on his arm while cleaning out his basement. what type of spider bite is this man most likely suffering from? 52 19 year old female is unresponsive after taking a whole bottle of her sleeping medicine about 4 hours ago. you should? 53 an 18 year old male states “the CIA is after me” you notice he has covered his head and windows with aluminum foil. when you ask why he says “in order to block out the government radio waves” vitals are BP138\/34, P122, R24. you should suspect? 54 a patient is running a high fever, vomiting and reporting pain that has shifted from around her belly button to the lower right area of her abdomen you should suspect? 55 a 20 year old male in a college dorm room complains of fever, headache, and a stiff neck. he has an altered mental status, and you notice red blotches on his skin. which of the following are the most appropriate BSI precautions 56 an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not reactive to light. the most likely cause is: 57 what is hyperglycemia 58 when assessing a patient for facial droop you should? 59 an alert patient has a severe headache\/weakness of the left arm you should suspect? 60 which of the following most accurately describes insulin? 61 a patient with a headache. how should you position him on the cot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n 62 You have determined that an alert elderly male patient has garbled speech and weakness to the right arm and leg. His vital signs and SpO2 level are within normal limits. The family informs you that he has a history of heart problems and diabetes. Given this\u200b scenario, what should you do\u200b immediately? 63 Which of these statements made by your new EMT partner demonstrates an understanding of assessment findings related to\u200b stroke? 64 A\u200b 41-year-old female patient has called 911 for a headache. Which of these assessment findings should make the EMT suspicious that the patient has a migraine\u200b headache? 65 An elderly male patient with a history of\u200b COPD, hypertension, and diabetes presents as lethargic and confused. His airway is\u200b patent, and breathing is adequate. His skin is hot and his radial pulse is\u200b strong, regular, and bounding. Vital signs are\u200b pulse, 112;\u200b respirations, 20\u200b breaths\/min; blood\u200b pressure, 108\/64\u200b mmHg; SpO2,\u200b 94%; and\u200btemperature, 102.8\u00b0F. Also noted is swelling to his right lower leg. Given these assessment\u200b findings, the EMT should suspect which condition is responsible for the\u200bpatient’s altered\u200b presentation? 66 Assessment reveals a drooling\u200b 48-year-old male patient to have gurgling speech and\u200b left-arm paralysis. The\u200b EMT’s immediate priority treatment is\u200b to: 67 a patient with a headache. how should you position him on the cot? 68 an unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. he was apneic. you should: 69 you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. the police are on scene and have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should 70 an 18 year old female has progressively became lethargic at a party. vitals are BP90\/60, P48, R4, you should suspect: 71 a 20 year old female is resting after running for 30 minutes. she normally runs 5 miles every day but today she “can’t catch her breath”. flushed skin, fast and weak pulse, fast respirations with wheezing, complains of itching arms and chest 72 An unresponsive patient with arms and legs violently jerking. what phase of generalized seizure is this? 73 An elderly patient complains of abdominal pain and back pain. has tarry stools for three days. what should you suspect? 74 A 82-year-old female complains of nausea and vomiting for two days. she ran out of her prescription heart medication last week. BP158\/92, P92 irregular, R18 75 a 16 year old female with severe abdominal pain “hasn’t had a period in two months and the pain started this morning” BP90\/70, P130, R28. skin is pale and cool. what should you suspect? epinephrine side effects on the cardiovascular system a hiker is found in the mountains. patient is flushed and their mucous membrane is slightly blue a 23 year old male with bipolar disorder. depressed and locked himself inside the bathroom patient has irregular respirations and is agitated. is pacing back and forth. skin is cool and clammy a 71 year old male is unconscious and cold to the touch at a park. he is a resident of the Alzheimer’s center. outside temperature is in the low teens. what do you keep in mind when trying to obtain a pulse a 31 year old male is vomiting and has diarrhea for 10 hours. complains of weakness and light headedness upon standing. pale and diaphoretic. vitals should be: 72 year old female has slurred speech and left arm weakness prior to EMS arriving. what do you think happened a 20 year old female is unconscious after being submerged in a lake for three minutes. she has a pulse and agonal breathing. middle aged patient outside a homeless shelter. coughs up pink sputum and passes out a 42 year old female states she is “having the worst headache of my life”. vomiting. BP180\/90, P68, R14 what should you suspect? 5 employees feel “light-headed”. they have respiratory problems after working in a packing company. characteristics of transient ischemic attack patient has DKA and is now unconscious and breathing deeply. what should you suspect? when treating a patient with altered behavior elderly patient has been drinking all afternoon. en route to the hospital he has become confused and slow to respond to questions a 15 year old soccer player is hot, pale and semiconscious. what should you do? there is an unresponsive medical patient. what is the primary focus? a 23 year old female complains of fever, muscle aches, and congestion, is pale; BP94\/60, P120, R24. roommate feels the same a 40 year old unconscious patient was working in 90F weather for the last 5 hours elderly patient is malnourished and wearing inadequate clothes for the current temperature. they are lying on soiled bedding and has a strong smell of urine all over the house. caregiver daughters says mother refused to get out of bed most days. won’t do housekeeping, and not taking medication virus and bacteria can be classified as seeing and hearing things not present. which type of drug? signs of hypoglycemia contraindication of administration of oral glucose a 87 year old has a productive cough over the past three days and confusion over the past day. there is rhonci and wheezing in the right lung. BP116\/92, P92, R24 and temperature is 101F. what should you suspect? an alert 56 year old female has severe headache and weakness in the left arm. BP188\/92, P106, R14 a 72 year old male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and unable to tell what day it is he has type II diabetes patient has a bee allergy, was stung and says their throat is itchy. lips are swelling, patient has a EpiPen. what should you do? assessment findings that suggest a gastrointestinal GI bleed would be RUQ organs RLQ organs Pt. who has excessive thirst & urination, they are acting strange, there’s a fruity odor on their breath, what should your treatment be? Uticaria is another word to describe: A paralysis that may resemble a stroke and presents with sudden weakness in the muscles on one half of the face. The purpose of the _<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> is to filter blood, which then creates urine. The purpose of the __<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> is to store bile produced by the liver, which aids in the digestion and absorption of fats. Strongly indicates syncope Which of these conditions places the patient at the greatest risk for an acute neurologic deficit? When using a stroke scale to assess a patient for abnormal speech, the EMT should\u2026 When assessing a patient for a facial droop, the EMT should\u2026 Which one of these instructions to a patient with possible stroke indicates proper assessment for an arm drift? Which question would it be critical that the EMT ask the family of a patient who cannot speak and is suspected of having a stroke? You have determined that an alert elderly male patient has garbled speech and weakness to the right arm and leg. His vital signs and SpO2 level are within normal limits. The family informs you that he has a history of heart problems and diabetes. Given this scenario, what should you do immediately? With the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, which of these patient parameters is assessed? A patient has an altered mental status accompanied by loss of motor function on one side of the body. The EMT must suspect which condition as the cause of this presentation? When assessing a patient with stroke like signs and symptoms, it is critical that the EMT also suspect and rule out which condition? A male patient is confused and combative for no apparent reason. There are no life threats to his airway, breathing, or circulation, and his vital signs are pulse, 88; respirations, 16 breaths\/min and adequate; blood pressure, 144\/68 mmHg; and SpO2, 93% on room air. 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72<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AED<\/p>\n\n\n\n
may not be present or obvious at all times<\/p>\n\n\n\n
continuity of care<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. a 53-year-old patient who is given glucagon for significant hypoglycemia Incorrect
B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external defibrillator (AED) Correct
C. a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a multilumen device Incorrect
D. a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle Incorrect
B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external defibrillator (AED)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
an informed refusal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT<\/p>\n\n\n\n
report the incident to your supervisor after the call<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. you have been exposed to the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. brief and easily understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
it was not performed in the eyes of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons<\/p>\n\n\n\n
chief complaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
medical director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. simplex<\/p>\n\n\n\n
offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk for exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly state that he is not authorized to do so.
B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient’s spinal injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled.
C. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug.
D. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain proper authorization from medical control first.
An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug. Correct<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It provides the EMT immunity from a lawsuit.
B. The law does not protect EMTs who are off duty.
C. It will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
D. It guarantees that the EMT will not be held liable if he or she is sued.
it will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. a response to an injured patient while off duty
B. a response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty
C. Local policy requires you to assist in any emergency.
D. a response to the residence of a patient who fell
a response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
gives an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
careless handling of sharps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
begin resuscitation at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
draw a single horizontal line through the error, initial it, and write the correct data next to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
protecting patient privacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
important medical history not previously given.
B. the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene.
C. the chief complaint or mechanism of injury.
D. the patient’s response to treatment you provided.
the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
B. using medical terminology to ensure the patient understands.
C. positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient.
D. withholding unpleasant information until arrival at the hospital.
maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. acknowledging a transmission as soon as possible.
B. holding the microphone about 2″ to 3″ from your mouth.
C. using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality.
D. speaking in a clear, calm, monotone voice.
C. using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. Statistical data indicate that an increasing number of people are being diagnosed with a particular illness.
B. The federal government requires that changes be made to existing emergency care protocols at least every 5 years.
C. EMS providers should be encouraged to actively participate in research and become familiar with data analysis.
D. Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed.
D. Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. your partner’s attempt to diminish their grief.
B. a show of respect for the person who has died.
C. your partner’s caring and supportive attitude.
D. coaching them through the grieving process.
A. your partner’s attempt to diminish their grief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash involving critical injuries and the death of several children.
B. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable with her coworkers and experiences headaches and insomnia.
C. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a child was previously killed.
D. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and diaphoretic at the scene of an incident involving grotesque injuries.
C. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a child was previously killed. Correct<\/p>\n\n\n\n
have pulmonary edema and can follow verbal commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
tachycardia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. 24 breaths\/min with bilaterally equal breath sounds and pink skin
B. 30 breaths\/min with supraclavicular retractions and clammy skin
C. 20 breaths\/min with shallow movement of the chest wall and pallor
D. 22 breaths\/min with an irregular pattern of breathing and cyanosis
24 breaths\/min with bilaterally equal breath sounds and pink skin Correct<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. asking questions related to the chief complaint
B. trending of the patient’s vital signs over time
C. focusing solely on how the call is dispatched
D. refraining from asking open-ended questions
A. asking questions related to the chief complaint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sleeps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
epiglottis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
addresses the patient’s symptoms more than the actual disease process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. trachea.
B. alveoli.
C. epiglottis.
D. bronchioles.
C. epiglottis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cervical spine injuries<\/p>\n\n\n\n
incompletely convert glucose into energy, and lactic acid accumulates in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract and cause a decrease in intrathoracic pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. a respiratory infection.
B. an overdose of aspirin.
C. high blood glucose levels.
D. a narcotic overdose.
a narcotic overdose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
log roll him as a unit to a supine position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
alveoli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stridor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. larynx
B. pharynx
C. bronchus
D. oropharynx
C. bronchus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
you were exposed to another infected person prior to treating the 34-year-old patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
widespread dilation of the blood vessels causes blood to pool in the vascular beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
inspiration and expiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. Chronic carbon dioxide elimination often results in activation of the hypoxic drive.
B. 100% supplemental oxygen will always cause apnea in patients with a hypoxic drive.
C. The hypoxic drive serves as the primary stimulus for breathing in healthy individuals.
D. The hypoxic drive stimulates a person to breathe on the basis of low oxygen levels.
The hypoxic drive stimulates a person to breathe on the basis of low oxygen levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. oxygen and carbon dioxide must be able to freely diffuse across the alveolar-capillary membrane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. MRSA is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to most antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MRSA is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to most antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
inadequate oxygen to the tissues and cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
attempt to elicit a verbal response by talking to the patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. pleural effusion
B. pulmonary edema
C. prolonged seizures
D. severe anxiety
D. severe anxiety<\/p>\n\n\n\n
bloodborne disease that can successfully be treated with penicillin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. hypotension
B. wheezing
C. pallor
D. dizziness
wheezing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. substance abuse
B. schizophrenia
C. depression
D. Alzheimer’s disease
A. substance abuse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. liver laceration
B. repeated diarrhea
C. severe vomiting
D. excessive sweating
liver laceration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
psychogenic shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. The risk of HIV infection is greatest when deposited on a mucous membrane or directly into the bloodstream.
B. HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B and is easily transmitted in the health care setting.
C. Most patients who are infected with HIV experience chronic symptoms that vary in duration and severity.
D. The risk of HIV infection is high, even if an infected person’s blood comes in contact with your intact skin.
The risk of HIV infection is greatest when deposited on a mucous membrane or directly into the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
adequate amounts of surfactant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. tachycardia Incorrect
B. anxiety Incorrect
C. restlessness
D. cyanosis
cyanosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose one answer.
A. the invasion of the human body by a bacterium that cannot be destroyed by antibiotics or other drugs.
B. a disease that can be spread from one person or species to another through a number of mechanisms.
C. a medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small harmful organisms within the body.
D. any disease that enters the body via the bloodstream and renders the immune system nonfunctional.
C. a medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small harmful organisms within the body. Correct<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cardiogenic shock<\/p>\n\n\n\n
repeating the primary assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
body temperature is consistently less than 98.6F (37.0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sinoatrial node(sa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a person taking aspirin will expierence slower blood clotting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cool, clammy, weak, tachycardia, rapid respirations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
oral glucose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
gallbladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alzheimers dieses<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20%<\/p>\n\n\n\n
may bleed spontaneously<\/p>\n\n\n\n
fibrinogen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
expect to see one arm slowly drift down to the patients side<\/p>\n\n\n\n
shock<\/p>\n\n\n\n
acids or alkalies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
extreme allergic reaction that may affect multiple body systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n
memory<\/p>\n\n\n\n
constriction of blood vessels in the digestive system,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
petit mal seizure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
poisoning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
wheal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
prolonged seizures without return of consciousness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the normal body process destroy a clot in a cerebral artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
her menstrul periods may become irregular and vary in severity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
assess for an exit wound<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hypertension<\/p>\n\n\n\n
there is not enough time between contractions for the heart to refill<\/p>\n\n\n\n
it can continue to inject venom up to 20 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
may vomit and aspirate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
decrease the severity of deceleration injuries<\/p>\n\n\n\n
production of substances necessary for blood clotting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
80 and 120 mg\/dl<\/p>\n\n\n\n
wheezing and hypotension are present<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ventricular fibirillation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
carotid arteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stop the chaotic,disorganized contraction of the cardiac cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dry mucus membrane<\/p>\n\n\n\n
liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
must have general surgeons on call 24\/7<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ask her if she has prescribed epi<\/p>\n\n\n\n
drink a lot of alcohol<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hives<\/p>\n\n\n\n
is not thinking clearly or is incapable of being aroused<\/p>\n\n\n\n
they do not always eat correctly and on schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n
maintain her airway, suction her airway, insert nasopharyngerl airway. admin high flow o2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
provide emotional support to the hospital<\/p>\n\n\n\n
aortic aneurysm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hematemsis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
brain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
lateral collisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dizziness upon standing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
returning deoxygenated blood back to the heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
who have experienced a head injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n
depression<\/p>\n\n\n\n
blockage of a cerebral artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
it delivers prompt defillbilartion to patients in V-Fib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the patient is at risk for vomitting and aspiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
falls and motor vehicle collisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a group of symptoms that are cause myocardial ischemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the right atrium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
skeletal muscle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a tourniquet proximal to injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n
consider acute medical illness may be causing the patients behavior<\/p>\n\n\n\n
anginal pain typically subsides with rest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
substances in the stomach increase risk for aspiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
lie on side with knees drawn in<\/p>\n\n\n\n
place additional dressings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
obtain authorization by medical control<\/p>\n\n\n\n
combativeness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
be direct and clearly state your intentions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stridor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
disorder of carbohydrate metabolism<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the body can’t compensate for rapid blood loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 minute<\/p>\n\n\n\n
deployment of airbag<\/p>\n\n\n\n
often caused by hypertension or diabetes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
severe twitching of all body muscles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
urinary bladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
alchol<\/p>\n\n\n\n
drying of the eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 L<\/p>\n\n\n\n
liver failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
automaticity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
opiod<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hypertension<\/p>\n\n\n\n
receives oxygenated blood from the lungs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
circulation of blood within an organ in adequate amounts to meet the bodes metabolic needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the left ventricle does not adequately fill with blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
perform 5 cycles of cpm and apply the aed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pain and distention<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. albuterol(ventolin)
b. diphenhydramine(benadryl)
c. acetametaphen(tylenol)
d. epi
B<\/p>\n\n\n\n
injection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
maintain abcs and transport without delay<\/p>\n\n\n\n
applying a nonrebreather mask at 15 L\/m<\/p>\n\n\n\n
saphenous<\/p>\n\n\n\n
weakness or dizziness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
approximate the speed of the vehicle that souk the patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n
lateral portion of the thigh muscle control nd coordination are controlled by the cerebellum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the inner layer of th aorta become separated<\/p>\n\n\n\n
osteoporosis van cause a fracture that may have resulted from the fall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
limited to brief survey for life threatening events<\/p>\n\n\n\n
painful urination is seen in both men and women<\/p>\n\n\n\n
begin ventilary assistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a condition where the body makes no insulin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11-16<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the speed of the bullet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
insulin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
work<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pain exacerbated by breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
repeatedily<\/p>\n\n\n\n
how fast they bleed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stomach rupture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
suspect that all living occupants have the same trauma<\/p>\n\n\n\n
diaphoresis tacky and hallucinations w<\/p>\n\n\n\n
given the option of being treated by a female emt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
of skull fracture and should not be stopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n
drowsiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hyperglycemia ketoacidosis and dehydration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
attempting to eliminate acids from the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n
myocardial o2 demand exceeds supply<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pumps blood into the aorta and systemic circulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
wheezing and widespread uticaria<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hypoglycemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
any reaction that interferes with the activities of daily living or is deemed unacceptable by others<\/p>\n\n\n\n
scraped off<\/p>\n\n\n\n
is likely to improve over a period of 5 to 30 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
applying local and direct pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the right ventricle and inferior wall of the left ventricle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
intranasal route<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pulmonary veins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cervical thoracic lumbar sacral cocyx<\/p>\n\n\n\n
patella<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pulmonary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ball and socket<\/p>\n\n\n\n
arteries contract to increase the bp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 and 18 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n
secondary sexual development<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pancreas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
falsely high systolic and diastolic reading<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cardiovascular health becomes an issue and increased risk of cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
proximal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
loss of vascular tone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
oral<\/p>\n\n\n\n
receive blood from the vena cava<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the larynx<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19-25<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spleen stomach and a portion of the colon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liver gallbladder and portion of the colon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two portions of the large and small intestine, appendix<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The descending and sigmoid portions of the colon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
assist ventilations with BVM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
irrigate, if contacts take them out<\/p>\n\n\n\n
progressive shortness of breath
increased altered level of consciousness
neck vein distention
tracheal deviation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
paradoxical motion
2 or more ribs broken in two or more places<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A characteristic crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the presence of air in soft tissues. treat by positive pressure ventilations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Respect patient wishes because he is concious without altered mental status<\/p>\n\n\n\n
gloves, mask, goggles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fatalities and injuries that have happened on that stretch of road<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ambulatory,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
delayed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
immediate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dead\/ expectant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
call for assistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cold zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18-30<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hypoxia, resp distress or failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hoarseness, “barking” cough, inspiratory stridor and varying degrees of respiratory distress resulting from swelling in or obstruction in the region near the larynx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
first direct pressure then tourniquet is direct pressure does not stop the bleeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
fever, rash, stiff neck, altered mental status
specifcally in infants: Swelling of fontanelles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AIRWAY<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pluse under 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n
bleeding and pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liver, Right Kidney, Colon, Pancreas, Gallbladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part of descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube
Left ureter
Left spermatic cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube, right ureter, right spermatic cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sudden onset, high fever
“Hot-potato” voice
Dysphagia, drooling
No cough
Prefers to sit upright, lean forward (tripod position)
Appears toxic and stridulous<\/p>\n\n\n\n
nuhical cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
at the height of the vaginal canal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
left lateral recumbant to take pressure of the heart and vena cava<\/p>\n\n\n\n
how many weeks along are you
how far apart are contractions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crowning, Urge to bear down or go to the bathroom, “It’s Coming”, and Contractions of increased frequency & intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
abnormal condition associated with pregnancy marked by high blood pressure proteinuria, and edema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma<\/p>\n\n\n\n
lower pain on either side, nausea, bleeding, ask when last menstrutal cycle was<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-onset is usually after menses
-sudden pelvic pain, profuse vaginal exudate, fever, metrorrhagia, discharge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stops bleeding and cramping after delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
use pad or sterile gauze and put under her to collect the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baby is delivered feet or buttocks first<\/p>\n\n\n\n
if umbillical cord is around the babies neck<\/p>\n\n\n\n
tearing from vagina to anus after delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
perineum tearing and emergency delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
don’t let this question confuse you
hold pressure at place of bleeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
upper abdominal pain, swollen and tender abdomen, nausea, vomiting, fever, increased heart rate, weight loss, and diabetes.
important to note if they are chronic drinkers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
blank out for 3-5 seconds, still conscious, eyes may flutter
zone out<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starts in a group of muscles a “focus”
May progress to include the whole entire arm
May progress to a Grand Mal Seizure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They may have an “aura”
Tonic-Clonic phase
Loss of consciousness
clenched teeth, biting the cheek or tongue, incontinence
post-itcal phase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A condition in which seizures recur every few minutes or last more than 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
seizures<\/p>\n\n\n\n
rebound tenderness, young, pain near umbilical region, right lower quad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location happens in first trimester<\/p>\n\n\n\n
premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, third trimester<\/p>\n\n\n\n
implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus, third trimester<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when the fetus and placenta deliver before the 20th week of pregnancy; commonly called a miscarriage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
worst headache, assess bp will be low, cushing triaid, slow pulse, unbalanced respirations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
shortness of breath<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
check for responsiveness, check for pulse, check for chest rise and fall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
mask, gloves, goggles, disinfect with approved germicidal agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hypoglycemia, able to swallow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
direct life threat\/ scene saftey threat ex: fire in car<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pinpoint pupils, respiratory arrest, cyanosis, track marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
inflammation of the gallbladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
severe midepigastric or right upper quadrant pain radiating to back and referred to right scapula usually after meals
fat intolerance
flatulence
indigestion
diaphoresis
n\/v
chills
low grade fever
possible jaundice
clay-colored stools with common bile duct obstruction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
calm them down, be reassuring, deescalate the situation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-carbon monoxide binds with hemoglobin and reduces oxygen supply to tissues
-cannot be seen. smelled, or tasted
-s\/s include: nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness, and unconsciousness, Altered LOC, high SPO2
-death may occur with prolonged exposure
-prevention by ensuring proper ventilation when using fuel-burning devices
-gas-burning devices should be inspected annually
-flues and chimneys should be unobstructed
-carbon monoxide detectors should be installed and inspected regularly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
concious with gag reflex<\/p>\n\n\n\n
yonker tip\/ ridgid tip<\/p>\n\n\n\n
increaed heart rate, hypoxia, chest pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
S\/S
JVD, diminished\/absent lung sounds, tracheal deviation towards unaffected side, poor BVM compliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
swollen avoli, crackles, fever, warm dry and flushed, transport and give oxygen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
lungs constantly inflamed, barrel chest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood pressure in the arteries during contraction of the ventricles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood pressure that remains between heart contractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Contraindications:) Cerebral hemorrhage, sexual enhancement drugs, hypotension-systolic blood pressure < 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when was the last time they were seen normal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Severe dyspnea and air hunger
Cough productive of frothy, blood tinged sputum
Tachypnea and tachycardia
Cold, clammy skin
Cyanosis
Extreme apprehension
Confusion, stupor
caused by left sided heart failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
supine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BVM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shortness of breath, fatigue, and weakness, weilling in the legs, feet abdomen. Reapid or irregular heartbeat with S3 or S4 heart sounds, persistent cough or wheezing, and weight gain from fluid etention. Treatment: balance of medication, devices, and lifestule changes to heald the heart contract normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
mimic stroke, symptoms go away in 24 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ruptured artery in brain hemmorragic shock<\/p>\n\n\n\n
facial droop, weak, slurred speech, time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
post MI, irregular pulse, low BP, thready pulse rate fast, pale, cool, clammy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
under 12 or over 20 (not exact) and do not have good lung sounds, under 8 ventilate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High pitched sound heard in the lungs with asthmatics or lung disease lower airway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rattling noise of mucous in the lungs, upper airway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(rales) abnormal, discontinuous, adventitious lung sounds heard on inspiration lower airway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
upper airway, indicated foreign object<\/p>\n\n\n\n
resposition<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1-6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15-25<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10-15 LPM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6-8 lpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
check for pulse, start w chest compressions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you chocking? Tell them to cough, when no air is entering the lungs start back blows and chest thrust<\/p>\n\n\n\n
swollen throat, croupy cough, assessory muscle use, or stridor, not if anaphylatic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
yes or no questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
100 by 100 ft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
too many for your team to handle, requested before even exiting ambulance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
critiquing what went well and what could be improved upon, internal and external review<\/p>\n\n\n\n
can be necessary even if CSPine is indicated<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gloves, eye protection, mask<\/p>\n\n\n\n
doesn’t add up to natural causes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
extracation when needing to remove piece of car from patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n
take them in ambulance with you or call law enforcement to transport them<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 inches apart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
like no one can hear the sirens<\/p>\n\n\n\n
line through it and initial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
in cold zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
offer BP check to whole community<\/p>\n\n\n\n
check pulse and start CPR<\/p>\n\n\n\n
upper GI bleed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
bright red stool<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
usually just stablilize<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
epiglottitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
grunting, intercostal retractions, nasal flaring<\/p>\n\n\n\n
apply AED<\/p>\n\n\n\n
V-tach and V-fib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
suction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces of the lungs. Blood backs up into pulmonary circulation because left ventricle can’t pump it forward (Can occur acutely, such as with MI Or can occur as an exacerbation of chronic HF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A serious disease that destroys lung tissue and causes breathing difficulties.
pink and skinny<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30 seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Cough (frequent, productive, hemoptysis)
-Progressive dyspnea with exertion
-Orthopnea
-Pitting edema of legs and feet or generalized edema of face, hands, or sacral area
-Heart palpitations
-Progressive fatigue or syncope with exertion
-Moist rales in lower lobes, indicating pulmonary edema<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
supine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
start w compressions then go to AED<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dry and warm keep at vaginal opening level<\/p>\n\n\n\n
remove from cold, take off wet clothing, wrap in blankets, severe cases EMS ASAP<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ventilate, immoblize, take vitals and apply occlusive dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 sided occlusive dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hemorrraging<\/p>\n\n\n\n
fully occulsive dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
lower than hip, deformities, less angulation that hip dislocations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
rotates whole leg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stablilize with bulky dressings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
trauma to the chest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
tearing pain to the back<\/p>\n\n\n\n
when a vessel wall weakens and balloons<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dead<\/p>\n\n\n\n
lean forward and pinch nose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
arm – 9, 1\/2 arm 4.5, head 9, palm 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
occlusive dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Upper left of the abdomen, behind the stomach and below diaphragm.
-Lymphoid tissue
-Blood vessels are connected to the spleen by splenic sinuses.
-Function: Filter unwanted materials from the blood (including old RBC) and to help fight infections.
-Up to 10% of the population has one or more accessory spleens that tend to form at the hilum of the original spleen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
bruising, often caused by internal bleeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
results in internal bleeding, abdominal distention, eccomosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
two Es: expose and examine region<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood vessels of the lung, causing obstruction of blood flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
I blacked out for a few seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
upper gi bleed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
bee sting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
restrain the pt. to your cot and transport to the nearest hospital<\/li>\n\n\n\n
move the pt to a well ventilated area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
contact the poison center or medical command.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
low<\/li>\n\n\n\n
brush the powder off the pt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
ask the pt to repeat a common phrase<\/li>\n\n\n\n
apply ice cold compress to the affected area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
evaluate for facial droop<\/li>\n\n\n\n
insulin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n
right lower quadrant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
ask pt to smile or show his teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
bright red blood from the rectal area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
chief complaint<\/li>\n\n\n\n
90 degree fowler<\/li>\n\n\n\n
a life-threatening problem that requires immediate surgical intervention<\/li>\n\n\n\n
look for a medical identification necklace or bracelet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
irrigate eyes with water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
prevent the pt from further injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n
ensure the safety of yourself and your partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
a. ask on of the family members to ride in the back with him
b. ask the caregiver why the pt required restraint
c. immediately notify law enforcement to take a report
d. move him into the ambulance so you can talk to him alone
c. notify law enforcement to take a report<\/li>\n\n\n\n
facial droop<\/li>\n\n\n\n
assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Begin active cooling measures (signs of heat stroke, also think of fluid replacement due to dehydration)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Epinephrine .3 to .5 IM 1:1000 (should suspect anaphylactic shock)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Atropine (cholinergic response with the signs of SLUDGE, need to use a anticholinergic drug which is atropine, which blocks the effects of the accumulating acetylcholine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
introduce yourself and start an assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Inquire about his suicidal ideations (his statement is a warning sign that he may be thinking of suicide)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ruptured appendix (rebound tenderness and febrile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
black widow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
begin irrigating eyes with clean water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
apply high-flow oxygen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
migraine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
pallor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
a seizure may occur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
prevent patient from further injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n
kidney stones (renal calculi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
abuse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
kidney stones<\/li>\n\n\n\n
opioid overdose<\/li>\n\n\n\n
high flow oxygen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
manage the airway<\/li>\n\n\n\n
peptic ulcers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
triple a<\/li>\n\n\n\n
black widow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
black widow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
apply high-flow oxygen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
paranoid schizophrenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
appendicitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
gloves and HEPA mask<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stroke<\/p>\n\n\n\n
high blood sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ask the patient to smile or show his teeth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stroke<\/p>\n\n\n\n
it helps glucose move into the cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
check the patients BGL<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“If one arm is weak, a stroke should be suspected.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pain was preceded by an aura<\/p>\n\n\n\n
infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suction the airway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Semi Folwer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
put in supine, check airway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ask police to help secure the scene<\/p>\n\n\n\n
narcotic overdose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
anaphylaxis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
clonic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GI bleeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
administer oxygen and monitor vitals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hypovolemic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
constricts blood vessels<\/p>\n\n\n\n
low oxygen level<\/p>\n\n\n\n
call law enforcement to secure the scene<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hypoglycemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pulse should be palpated in two places<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BP90\/60, P124, R20<\/p>\n\n\n\n
transient ishemic attack<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ventilate using a BVM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
don a N95 respirator prior to continuing assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Migraine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
toxic substance exposure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
it resolves within 24 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hyperglycemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
consider any possible medical causes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
check blood glucose levels<\/p>\n\n\n\n
remove patient from hot environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*chief complaint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
influenza<\/p>\n\n\n\n
move patient to a cool environment, remove clothing give a cold pack, and give oxygen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
report suspicion of neglect to medical director and local abuse agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pathogens<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hallucinogen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cold, clammy skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
unconsciousness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pneumonia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stroke<\/p>\n\n\n\n
evaluate facial droop<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assist with EpiPen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
bright red blood from the rectal area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
liver, gallbladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
appendix<\/p>\n\n\n\n
250 – 500 mL of fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hives<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bell’s palsy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kidney<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gallbladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strongly indicates syncope<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transient ischemic attack<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ask the patient to repeat a specific but common phrase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ask the patient to show you his teeth or smile<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Close your eyes and hold your arms straight out for 10 seconds.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“What time did the weakness and dizziness start?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check the patient’s blood glucose level<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Facial droop<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stroke<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hypoglycemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oxygen at 2 lpm via nasal cannula<\/p>\n\n\n\n