The volume expander hetastarch (a colloid solution) is used in this condition with the following dosing.
What is hypovolemia; 500ml every 30 minutes, not to exceed 1000ml.
BONUS: What's the brand name of this drug?
100
Two methods for opening the airway and their indications.
What are the head tilt chin lift and jaw thrust which is used for suspected neck or spinal trauma.
100
This is one indication for a saline lock.
What are absent distal pulses.
100
These words create an acronym commonly used by medics: Deformities, Contustions, Abrasions, Punctures, Burns, Lacerations, Swelling; Tenderness, Instability, Crepitus
What is DCAP BLS/TIC
200
Hemostatic agents are applied to wounds in these areas; pressure is applied for this long.
What are neck, axillary, or inguinal; 3 minutes.
200
This drug is indicated for patients experiencing respiratory distress secondary to narcotic pain medication.
What is naloxone (Narcan); a narcotic antagonist
200
You notice progressive respiratory distress from your casualty; you decide to intervene with this.
What is a needle chest decompression.
BONUS: What is the needle size and where is it placed?
200
Significant non-pulsatile hemorrhage is treated with this technique.
What is packing.
200
This is the technique used for feeling a specific part of a patient during exam.
What is palpation
300
TIC is assessed for in these areas.
What are the shoulder girdle, sternum, and rib cage
300
These are the two muscle relaxers usually prescribed by military physicians.
What are Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) and Robaxin (methocarbamal)
300
Some ways we obtain advanced airways.
What are intubation via King LT or surgical cricothyroidotomy.
300
This is the last step in treating a neck wound.
What is swathing arm to torso.
BONUS: What type of knot is used?
300
This condition is commonly referred to as an ear infection.
What is Otitis Media.
BONUS: What's the medical term for ear wax buildup?
400
This potentially life-threatening condition may develop after recent trauma, air travel, altitude exposure, or even birth control pills.
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
BONUS: The patient usually complains of pain where?
400
Name a powerful NSAID we can administer under provider's orders; it can given IM, IV, or PO.
What is Toradol (ketorolac)
400
Upon inspecting your casualty's head and neck, you notice tracheal deviation and jugular vein distention which is a sign of this life-threatening condition.
What is pneumothorax; this happens when trapped air in the pleural space compresses the lung beneath it, forcing the contents of the mediastinum in the opposite direction. This compromises venous return to the heart (JVD) and interferes with respiration (Tracheal Deviation).
400
An acute superficial spreading bacterial infection due to trauma, scratching of other lesions, or insect bites.
What is celluitis.
BONUS: When would evacuation be a priority in a pt with celluitis?
400
Common causes of acute abdominal pain in young, healthy soldiers include these conditions.
What is appendicitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, perforated ulcer, diverticulitis, or bowel obstruction.
500
Battle's sign and racoon eyes are signs of this condition
What is basiliar skull fracture
500
IM injections in the buttock must be given in which exact location to avoid these important structures.
What is the sciatic nerve and gluteal arteries and veins; going outside the upper outer corner of the gluteal area can cause irreversible damage.
500
Reactive Airway Disease is commonly referred to as this.
What is Asthma.
BONUS: What drug is used to treat this condition?
500
Patients with a peri-tonsillar abscess are managed by doing this.
What is referring to Medical Officer; this is a surgical emergency.
500
HACE and HAPE are acronyms for these altitude illnesses.
What are High Altitude Cerebral Edema and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema.
BONUS: Name the steroid commonly used for treating these issues.