Oxygen Therapy
What is the name of the device that is on the top of an oxygen tank that controls the flow of oxygen?
What is: a regulator
If your patient has bright red squirting blood coming from their arm what is your first method of controlling the bleeding?
What is: Apply a sterile bandage (usually a 4x4)
Your patient has been collared and boarded, you have two EMT's to lift the patient. Who gives instructions when + how to lift the patient?
What is: The person at the head.
You receive a call for a victim-of-violence. What is the first thing that you need to do before going on scene?
What is: Make sure the scene is safe for EMS (you, your crew).
Also make sure PD is on scene and has determined the scene safe.
When suctioning, what is the maximum amount of time you would have the suction tube in your patients mouth?
What is: 15 seconds for an adult.
How many PSI is in a full oxygen tank?
What is: 2000 PSI
What do you do if one sterile bandage does not control bleeding?
What is: Apply another bandage on top of the first, and apply pressure.
Your trauma patient is on the ground + needs to be placed on the backboard. What is the name of the method used when you roll them on their side and slide the board under them and then roll them back on the board?
What is: Log Roll
Wearing gloves, mask, and gown keep EMS workers safe from infectious disease.
These three things are usually referred to by three letters... what are they?
What is: PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) also referred to as BSI (Body Substance Isolation).
What should you set your regulator to when using a Nasal Cannula?
What is: 4-6 liters/minute.
What does NRB stand for?
What is: Non-Re-Breather
True/False: If applying a sterile bandage does NOT control your bleeding, remove + locate the nearest pressure point.
What is: False
What type of stretcher separates into two pieces (left + right) when your patient is in tight quarters and a regular board won't fit?
What is: Scoop Stretcher
True or False: Infectious disease can enter your body through any opening, such as your eyes, nose, ears or mouth.
What is: True
What does PCR stand for?
What is: Pre-Hospital Care Report.
If your patient cannot tolerate a Non-Re-Breather mask, what is your next option?
What is: Remove it, and then place a nasal cannula on the patient.
You have applied two bandages to the arm of your bleeding patient, and bleeding continues... what do you do?
What is: Elevate the arm above the level of the heart.
What type of stretcher is collapsible, made of soft plastic, and fits in tight quarters?
What is: Reeves Stretcher
True/False: You need to wear gloves at every scene. A situation where face-masks are also needed would be approaching a TB patient.
What is: True
Your patient is in shock and you have elevated their feet, what position is your patient now in?
What is: Trendelenburg Position
On a pediatric patient, how can you supply oxygen to the patient if neither a NRB or Nasal Cannula is acceptable?
What is: Via blow-by with a NRB.
What would you do if NOTHING stopped the bleeding (apply bandage, apply another and elevate, locate and apply pressure to the pressure point)
What is: Apply a tourniquette as a last resort.
On a regular stretcher, what do all the RED colored handles do?
What is: releases or move another part of the stretcher.
What is a situation where it is necessary to wear gloves, masks, and a gown?
What is: Childbirth Situations
Your patient is laying face down in the street. What position are they in?
What is: Prone Position