Anatomy
What chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
Left ventricle
What medication is commonly used to reverse opioid overdoses?
Naloxone (Narcan)
What does “PRN” mean?
As needed (pro re nata)
What gauge and length needle is commonly recommended for needle decompression?
14 gauge, 3.25 inch.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator.
What structure prevents food from entering the trachea?
Epiglottis.
What medication is commonly administered for hypoglycemia in conscious patients?
Oral glucose.
What does “cyanosis” refer to?
Bluish discoloration due to lack of oxygen.
What is the lethal triad of trauma?
Hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy.
How many compressions per minute are recommended during CPR?
100–120 compressions per minute
What is the medical term for the voice box?
Larynx
What medication is contraindicated in patients using vasodilators when treating chest pain?
Nitroglycerin
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
What are the first two steps of care under fire? (1 of 2)
1. Update your tactical awareness.
2. Return fire and take cover.
What is the primary concern when administering opioids in trauma patients?
Respiratory depression
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
Within what timeframe is TXA most effective in trauma patients?
Within 3 hours of injury.
What is the term for coughing up blood?
Hemoptysis
What structure must be penetrated during a cricothyrotomy?
Cricothyroid membrane
What is the preferred airway maneuver in suspected c-spine injuries?
Jaw thrust
What cranial nerve is responsible for vision?
Optic nerve (CN II)
For intranasal administration, which medication is split into two 0.5 mL doses to maximize mucosal absorption?
For intranasal administration, which medication is split into two 0.5 mL doses to maximize mucosal absorption?
What is the term for low blood sodium levels?
Hyponatremia
What does ''CABCDE' stand for in S of a MIST-AT?
C – Catastrophic Bleed
A – Airway
B – Breathing Rate
C – Pulse Rate / Location
D – LOC
E – Other Signs
What branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for “fight or flight”?
Sympathetic nervous system.