Don't break my heart
Heart attack is another term for _____________.
Myocardial infarction
The moment the heart stops beating AND respirations stop; a patient is referred to as _______________.
Clinically dead
A 3 year old ingested poison. What should you do?
Call poison control.
What is the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Heat stroke no sweating and heat exhaustion there is sweat.
The right way to correct an error on documentation is to ______________________.
Cross out the error with a line and initial.
Diaphoresis, Chest Pressure, Slurred Speech, Shortness of Breath
Which signs and symptoms is least likely to be cardiac compromise?
Slurred Speech
If your patient complains of difficulty breathing, name 3 of the primary things you should assess.
Lung sounds Skin Signs
O2 Sats
Respirations
Cap Refill
Name 3 types of seizures
In late or early frostbite, the localized injury the skin will appear_______________.
white and waxy
If your patient vomits, your next move should be to______________.
Place the patient in the recovery position.
What is the contraindication when administering nitroglycern?
Low systolic blood pressure of under 100
Name the progressive stages to respiratory emergencies
compromise, distress, failure, arrest
What does FAST stand for and when do you use it?
Facial droop, arm drift, speech, time. Suspected stroke.
Heat loss caused by direct contact between the body surface and a cool object is called_________.
conduction
What are the two ways to verify if your patient is truly unreponsive?
Sternum rub and firm object on the bottom of the foot.
Name 2 of the 4 pulse point.
Radial pulse, brachial pulse, femoral pulse, pedal pulse
Name 3 of the most common respiratory emergencies
Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, COPD
Which is recommended for opening an airway of a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury?
Jaw thurst
The best way to treat a jelly fish sting is with warm urine that is clean. True or False
False
Name 4 routes of exposure.
Injection, inhalation, absorption and ingestion
After the heart pumps blood out of the left ventricle, blood travels to the _____________.
Aorta
Trachea
Sepsis, diabetic event, mental health, head injury, seizures, hypoxia, stroke
A person is bit by a snake that they believe is not poisonous. What should you do?
Begin care as if the snake was poisonous.
Name the 4 body cavities and one organ that is in the cavity
Cranial, thoracic, abdominal and pelvic