Medical Emergencies
What mnemonic is used to gather a patient's health information?
SAMPLE
What type of dressing should you use for a penetrating chest wound?
OCD (occlusive chest dressing)
An act of terror carried out by a single person to further an ideological goal.
A lone wolf terrorist.
A mass casualty scenario usually includes how many patients?
Three or more patients.
What is the highest possible score that can be attained while assessing a newborn using APGAR?
What is considered a low BGL?
Less then 60 mg/dL
Two
Hypothermia is diagnosed when the core temperature falls below what?
95 degrees Fahrenheit or 35 degrees Celsius
Black=dead
Red=Urgent
Yellow= Immediate
Green= Walking wounded
The term primigravida refers to a woman who:
Is pregnant for the first time.
List three routes of infection for hepatitis?
Fecal-oral, infected food or drink, sexual contact
What is the lowest possible GCS score?
3
What is different about the pupils of geriatric?
They are generally smaller.
When does an allergic reaction become anaphylaxis?
What does DCAP-BTLS stand for?
Deformities, contusions, abrasions, penetrating/puncture wounds, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling
What is the main characteristic of cerebral palsy?
Poorly controlled body movement
What are the common presentations of a stroke?
Slurred speech, facial droop, arm drift, arm weakness, vision changes, loss of balance
What are the classic signs of a tension pneumothorax?
Hypotension, JVD, unilateral and diminished lung sounds, tracheal deviation, respiratory distress
What is spina bifida?
The incomplete closure of the spinal column during embryonic or fetal development.