Vitals- Heart Rate
Which pulse is commonly checked on the wrist?
Radial pulse
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Services
Is an EMR considered an ALS or BLS provider?
BLS
A patient has life-threatening bleeding from their leg that cannot be controlled with direct pressure. What device should be applied above the wound to help stop the bleeding?
A tourniquet.
A patient has 52 beats in 30 seconds. What is their pulse rate?
104 bpm
Which pulse should you check during CPR on an unresponsive adult?
Carotid - Side of the neck
What is the primary responsibility of an EMR?
Provide immediate care until higher-level providers arrive
A patient requires CPR, oxygen, an IV, cardiac monitoring, and advanced medications. Which EMS provider is most likely trained to perform all of these interventions?
Paramedic
What is the best way to avoid back injuries while lifting?
Use proper body mechanics and lift with your legs
An EMR can ignore scene hazards if a patient needs help immediately
False
What two things should you assess besides pulse rate?
Rhythm and quality
What is the first priority when arriving on any scene?
Scene safety
A patient needs advanced cardiac monitoring. Which provider level should you request?
ALS/Paramedic
What is the primary role of a dispatcher during an emergency?
To gather information and send the appropriate resources.
Which provider generally delivers ALS care: EMR, EMT, Paramedic, or First Aider?
Paramedic
While taking a pulse, you notice the beats are not evenly spaced. How would you describe it?
Irregular rhythm
What are the age range is an infant? Child? Adult?
Infant 0-12 months
Child 1-12 years
Adult Puberty and Up
Name five skills or interventions that are considered part of Basic Life Support (BLS)
CPR,
Splinting
Taking vital signs
Oxygen administration
You place a pulse oximeter on a 6-month-old infant and it shows a heart rate of 210 bpm. Is this a normal finding? What is a normal range for an infant?
Yes. A heart rate of 210 bpm is above the normal range of 80-190 bpm, so the infant is experiencing tachycardia (an abnormally fast heart rate).
Average heart rate for an adult?
60-100 BPM
Name all pulse points
Radial, carotid, brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis, temporal.
Put the following providers in order from lowest level of care to highest level of care, and identify whether each provider primarily provides BLS or ALS:
Name three safety checks before moving a patient.
Straps secured, side rails up, wheel locks functioning, equipment secured, patient positioned correctly.
Name five pieces of equipment commonly found on an ambulance.
AED, oxygen tank, suction unit, stretcher/gurney, BVM, splints, first aid supplies, blood pressure cuff. etc
An EMT takes a picture of a patient's injuries and shares it in a group chat with classmates. What law may have been violated?
HIPAA