Airway
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient?
The tongue
What is the first priority when managing a trauma patient?
BSI & Scene safety
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
Respiratory failure or airway obstruction
What is the normal range for an adult heart rate?
60–100 beats per minute
What does the abbreviation “DCAP-BTLS” stand for during a trauma assessment?
Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures/Penetrations, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling
What is the first step in assessing a patient’s airway?
What is the most effective way to control external bleeding?
Direct pressure
What is the preferred site for checking a pulse in an infant under one year old?
Brachial pulse
What is the name of the electrical “pacemaker” of the heart?
SA node
What is the term for the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting?
Systolic blood pressure
What maneuver is used to open the airway in a trauma patient with suspected spinal injury?
Jaw thrust
What is the term for the body’s response to significant blood loss leading to inadequate tissue perfusion?
Shock (hypoperfusion)
What is the normal respiratory rate range for a newborn?
30–60 breaths per minute
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in adults?
Rhythm disturbances
What color tag is used for a deceased or expectant patient in START triage?
Black
What device is used to keep the tongue from obstructing the airway in an unconscious patient with no gag reflex?
Opa
What type of fracture occurs when the bone breaks through the skin?
Open (compound) fracture
What is the best way to maintain a neutral airway position in an infant?
Place a small towel under the shoulders
What medication is most commonly given to a patient experiencing chest pain suspected to be cardiac in nature? And what is the dose?
Aspirin (324mg)
What is the first medication given to a patient experiencing severe hypoglycemia who cannot swallow and has no IV access?
Glucagon
What is the correct dose & route for epinephrine administration in anaphylaxis
0.3-0.5mg & IM (preferably in the thigh)
What is the proper order of assessment in a trauma patient according to the primary survey?
What does the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) evaluate?
Appearance, Work of Breathing, and Circulation to Skin
What is the difference between angina and a myocardial infarction?
Angina is temporary chest pain from decreased blood flow;
a myocardial infarction (heart attack) is permanent damage from complete blockage.
What is the term for difficulty breathing while lying flat
Orthopena