Airway and Oxygenation
The targeted oxygen saturation for a patient without COPD
What is 94-99%
What is the proper height that a stretcher should be placed while a patient is being transported?
WHat is 25 inches
The correct position to place a suspected stroke patient in
What is 30 degrees head up
The readings that will give you "Lo" and "Hi" on the glucometer
What is 20 and 600
If an ambulance does not have glucose, what is an accepted alternative to administer?
What is 1 tablespoon of pure CT maple syrup, sugar or honey
How much oxygen is given to a patient in which we highly suspect is having a myocardial infarction?
What is titrate to 94-99% oxygen saturation
Why should suctioning be limited to 5,10 and 15 seconds?
WHat is causes hypoxemia and ultimate hypoxia, increases risk of bronchospasm
How much Naloxone can be given before contacting medical control?
What is 2 doses
When should a patient with suspected hypoglycemia be treated?
Below 60
What is the proper dose of Epinephrine given to a 60 lb. patient?
What is 0.3 MG?
You have administer epinephrine to a patient in anaphylaxis. When can you give another?
What is contact medical control and give another in 5 minutes
What is the purpose of the rails on the stair chair?
WHat is guide chair down stairs
What is an episode in children under 2 involving apnea, cyanosis, limpness and choking called?
BRUE
What are 3 of the five signs of possible sepsis?
What is:
Temperature under 96.8 or over 100.4, HR over 90, RR over 20, systolic bp less than 90, new onset AMS
With significant MOI but an asymptomatic patient, what age groups must get collared?
What is under 3 years old or over 65 years old
What is the mode of action and half life of Naloxone?
What is block receptors in brain, half life is 30-80 minutes
What is the allowed weight that a child should be in order to use the Pedimate?
WHat is 10-40 pounds
What is the dose that of MDI that you would assist with during a suspected asthmatic attack?
What is 4-6 puffs every 5 minutes
What are the three component is the lethal triangle for trauma patients?
What is hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy
Where should clamps be placed on the umbilical cord before cutting?
What is 6 inches from the baby and then 2 inches after first clamp
What is the volume of air in a BVM?
What is approximately 1600 ml
What is the maximum weight capacity for our stretcher
What is 700 pounds
What are the 3 medications that an EMT can assist/administer for a patient experiencing a seizure
What is Versed, Valium and oxygen
You have just delivered a baby. His heartrate is 58. What is your treatment?
What is CPR 3:1
What is the kill time for our Cavicide wipes and our purple tops?
What is spray/wipe on PRECLEANED surface and allow to sit for 3 minutes, wipe and air dry for Cavicice
What is wipe and allow wet for 2 minutes after precleaning heavily soiled surfaces prior