DCAP WHO?
A properly sized blood pressure cuff should cover?
Two thirds the length from the armpit to the crease at the elbow
While en-route to the scene of a shooting, the dispatcher advises you that the perpetrator has fled the scene. you should what?
Confirm this information with LEO whos is at the scene.
In a responsive patient who is older than 1, you should palpate the pulse a the __ artery
Radial, brachial
What does the "E" stand for in SAMPLE?
Events leading up to..."I was mowing my Lawn when the pain began"
An oxygen cylinder should be taken out of service and refilled when the pressure inside is less than?
500psi
During you assessment of a 6 month old with vomiting and diarrhea, you note that his cap refill time is >4 seconds. From this you conclude what?
peripheral circulation is decreased
Which abnormal breath sounds indicates obstruction of the upper airway?
stridor
44%
your patient's blood pressure is 140/94. The lower number represents what?
Ventricles relaxing
In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be apparent only in certain areas such as?
Lips or oral mucosa
a blood pressure cuff that is too small will give a what?
falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing adequately should be given supplemental oxygen with a?
nonrebreathing mask
The diaphragm is innervated by the __ nerve, which allows it to contract?
phrenic
When assessing a 62 year old female with crushing chest pain, you note that her pulse is rapid and irregular. You should administer supplemental oxygen if needed and then?
Transport at once and consider requesting a paramedic unit
While providing CPAP to a patient in severe respiratory distress, you note that his heart rate has increased by 20bpm, he is conscious but can no longer follow commands. You should do what?
Remove the CPAP device and ventilate him with a BVM
Airway, breathing, circulation
Irregular respirations characterized by an increasing rate and depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea are called?
Cheyne-stokes respirations
Hypoxia is MOst accurately defined as?
inadequate oxygen to the tissues and cells.
you respond to a call for a female pedestrian who has been struck by a car. As your partner maintains manual stabilization of her head, you perform a primary assessment. She is unconscious, has ineffective breathing and has blood in her mouth, what is your first action?
Suction the oropharynx
The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and the blood of the capillaries is called?
external respirations
a 71 year old female slipped on a rug and fell. She is conscious but confused and complains of severe pelvic pain. Her respirations are 22 bpm and her heart rate is 120bpm. What should you do?
Treat her for possible shock
Capnography is used to?
determine how much carbon dioxide is being exhaled
When using the pulse oximeter as part of your assessment of a patient, it is important to remember that
any situation that causes vasoconstriction or loss of red blood cells, such as anemia or bleeding, may result in a inaccurate or misleading value.
How does positive pressure ventilation affect cardiac output?
It increases intrathoracic pressure, which decreases venous return to the heart and causes a decrease in cardiac output
Inhalation occurs when the
diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract and cause a decrease in intrathoracic pressure