Name the 4 nationally recognized EMS certifications
EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic,
What is the posterior part of the body?
Back side
Who's in charge of a log roll?
Always the person at the head of body.
What 3 conditions may mimic a stroke?
Hypoglycemia, Postictal, subdural hematoma/bleeding
Who is responsible for Quality Control in EMS?
Medical Director
Explain Hypoxia
Absence of Oxygen
When does a call switch from BLS to ALS?
When the skills needed go beyond your scope of practice or knowledge.
Why is the closest hospital not always the best choice for the PT?
Not all hospitals can treat a PT and some PTs need a higher level of care.
What is vomiting called?
Emesis
Name the 4 basic PPE you SHOULD have on every call
Gloves, Mask, Googles and Gown
What are the 3 kinds of "muscle" in the human body?
Cardiac, smooth and skeletal
What is "stop the line"?
When anyone on scene sees a potential patient safety risk
What is Epinephrine used for as an EMT?
Anaphylaxis
What is GERD also known as?
Acid Reflux
What is a PCR?
Patient Care Report
Which part of the heart pumps blood to the body?
Left ventricle.
How many Rights of Medication Administration are there?
9.
Drug, PT, Dose, Route, Time, Reason, Decline, Information, Documentation
How do you administer Albuterol?
nebulizer treatment or PTs MDI
What is the difference between the Type I and Type II diabetes?
Type I you are born with and Type II you develop later
What are the 5 definitive signs of death?
Decapitation, rigor mortis, dependent lividity, algor mortis, decomposition (putrefaction)
What life stage is your teacher (Rich) in?
Middle Adult
**Extra credit if you said early adult
What kind of shock would one go into if you fail to stop the bleed?
Hypovolemic
What does the Systolic BP need to be for Nitroglycerin administration?
What is Menarche?
Menstruation
Final Jeopardy!
What is AO mean and what are the 4 questions you need to ask to get AOx4?
Alert and oriented
Day/month, time, person, place
You can also my favorite, "How much is 5 quarters?"