PEDS
What is the Epi dose for an infant?
0.01mg/kg
What age does Geriatric begin?
65 Years Old
What percentage of weight excess is needed for someone to be considered Obese?
Answer: 20-30%
How many weeks for a pregnancy to be considered “preterm” ?
born after 37 weeks
What comfort during final stage of illness?
Terminal Care
What condition is characterized by stridor, muffled voice and drooling?
Epiglottis
What is the most common myth in relation to the Geriatric Population?
Their mental ability decreases
To prevent back injuries to the crew, this is the most important thing to request before attempting to move a very heavy patient.
Extra Help
A small mixture of blood and mucus that precedes delivery is called what?
a bloody show
What care improve quality of life and symptom relief?
Palliative Care
What is a condition characterized by a bluish discoloration of the extremities.
Acrocyanosis
What is Spinal Stenosis?
a condition where a tubular structure, such as a blood vessel or spinal canal, becomes narrowed.
To help a bariatric patient breathe more easily, you should avoid laying them flat and instead keep them in this upright position.
sitting up (or Fowler’s position)
What is the targeted temperature for a baby post delivery ??
97.7 to 98.6 F
What care is focused on comfort and dignity near death?
End of Life Care
What age is the highest risk for chocking?
4 Years Old
What is Kyphosis?
a condition where the spine curves excessively forward, resulting in a hunchback appearance
This is the specialized, extra-wide stretcher used to safely transport patients who exceed the weight limit of a standard gurney.
bariatric stretcher (or cot)
What is the key sign that placental separation has occurred and the placenta is ready for delivery?
lengthening of the umbilical cord
Age related hearing loss caused by gradual degeneration of the inner ear and auditory nerve over time.
Presbycusis
What is the medical name for croup?
Laryngotracheobronchitis
What is the main reason geriatric’s bones break?
They frequently suffer from osteoporosis. Seriously weakens the bones.
This smooth, plastic device is used to help EMS slide a heavy patient from their bed onto the stretcher without having to lift them.
What is a transfer board or slide board
At what week of pregnancy can a mother be at risk for eclampsia ???
after the 20th week , duh
What is the leading cause visual impairment in geriatric population?
Long term hypertension and diabetes.