*Shortness of breath
*Chest Pain or Pressure
*Nausea/vomiting
*Sweating
*Pain in jaw, neck, arms, shoulders, shoulder blades
100
Name 3 Signs or Symptoms of a stroke.
*Facial Droop
*Problems with Speech
*Pupils unequal
*Nausea
*Weakness or paralysis
*VERY painful headache
100
Why should you not give a diabetic diet soda or a candy bar if their blood sugar is too low?
Diet soda doesn't contain sugar- artificial sweeteners
Candy takes to long to digest
100
What is the difference between an allergic reaction and an anaphylactic reaction?
***Bonus x2***
Allergic Reaction- Hives, rash, itchy
Anaphylactic Reaction- Includes the airway swelling
100
What should you do if someones adult tooth is knocked out?
*Place gauze for bleeding
*Put tooth in saliva, milk, egg white, coconut water, salt solution.
*Get to dentist ASAP
200
Name the 3 major priorities in caring for someone you believe is having a heart attack.
1) Call 911/ 3400
2) Stay with the patient and monitor them- ask history questions
3) Get the AED
4) Give any medications dispatch advises you to give
200
What are the 2 different types of strokes?
Ischemic- clots
Hemorrhagic- bleeding
200
What is a normal range for blood sugar?
(There are 2 answers I would accept)
70-100 mg/dl
OR
Whatever is considered "normal" for the patient.
200
True or false- A person can have an allergic reaction the first time they are exposed to something.
False
200
What is the difference between heat exhaustion and Heat stroke AND which is worse?
***BONUS x 2***
*Heat stroke you are no longer sweating.
*Heat stroke
300
Are the signs and symptoms different for men and women? If so, what is the most common sign for women?
Yes, they can be. The most common sign for women is indigestion.
300
What does the F.A.S.T. stand for?
(hint)- This helps remind you what signs to look for in a potential stroke patient.
Face
Arm
Speech
Time
300
Diabetes and ___________ have very similar signs and symptoms.
***BONUS x2***: True or false- You should give the patient their insulin?
Strokes
300
In an emergency, are there any contraindications to using an Epi-pen? If so, name 1.
No contraindications
300
What is the phone number for poison control
1-800-222-1222
400
Describe what is happening inside the heart during a heart attack
***Bonus x2***
A blood vessel is either clogged by a clot or has a severe narrowing causing blood to not reach a certain part of the heart. The muscle begins to die due to lack of oxygen.
400
How is a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) different from a stroke?
***BONUS x2***
TIA symptoms resolved themselves quickly.(1-5 mins) They do not cause permanent damage.
400
What are the steps in taking care of someone with high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and the steps of taking care of someone with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
BONUS X2 for correct answer
High Blood sugar
Monitor them and get help
Low blood sugar-
If they can drink get them something with sugar
Get them food with long lasting carbs
Call 911
400
Anaphylaxis and asthma attacks are very similar in the fact that the airway swells up and there is mucus production.
True or False- If the airway closes completely, the patient will die. There is nothing a paramedic/nurse/doctor can do to treat this patient.
True.
400
When would you need to call 911 for a nose bleed?
If the blood is spurting out or if the bleed has been going on for more than 30 mins without any stopping. It is possible their blood pressure is too high.
500
There are 2 medications that you could assist the patient in taking if they have them. What are the 2 medications and how do you deliver them?
Nitroglycerin- have them place 1 lab under their tongue. DO NOT SWALLOW (Can also be a spray)
Aspirin- 324mg baby aspirin (81mgX4) Have them chew it
500
Describe the treatment that can be done for a ischemic stroke in the hospital (caused by a clot) and what is the time frame in which this can be delivered.
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) is the only FDA approved medication that breaks up the clots inside your body. 3-4 hours is the current standard for giving this medication.
500
Normally diabetics can refuse transport to a hospital after paramedics have completed treatment. Give 1 example of when a diabetic would not be able to refuse care without talking to a doctor on the phone first.
*On an oral agent
*BGL <80mg/dl
*Systolic BP is <100 or >200
*Heart rate is <60 or >100
*Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
*Fever
*Recent acute illness
*S/S of cardiac emergency
500
Walk me through the steps of how to use an Epi-pen
Remove blue safety cap
Hold on sides
Push firmly into thigh
Hold for at least 10 seconds
Dispose of needle in sharps
500
In taking care of closed wounds, we can use R.I.C.E. To remember treatment. What does R.I.C.E. stand for?
***BONUS x2***: Which OTC medication is better for relieving pain AND swelling
Rest
Immobilize
Cold
Elevation
Meds like Advil, Ibuprofen