When is an allergic reaction considered Anaphylaxsis?
When 2 or more body systems are affected.
Which type of consent would be considered for the unconscious pt?
Implied
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitchocondria
What two factors are included in the scene size up?
BSI & Scene Safety
What is the normal breathing rate for an adult pt?
12-20 BPM
What type of shock is a "fluid" problem?
Hypovolemic
What is the term for information that is false and injurious to another that is in a written form?
Libel
What type of cellular metabolism does NOT use oxygen?
Anaerobic Metabolism
What is included in your primary assessments?
Scene Safety, Life Threats, ABC's, Transport decision
What are the two ways to adjust airway?
Head tilt chin lift or Jaw thrust
What are some signs and symptoms of decompensated shock?
What term is used when there is a failure to act?
Negligence
What two branches are a part of the PNS? (Peripheral Nervous System?
Autonomic and Somatic
What does OPQRST stand for?
Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time
What consists of the upper airway?
Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx
Which type of shock has three subcategories? What are those 3 subcategories?
Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
What is a POLST?
Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment
What nervous system controls your flight response?
Parasympathetic
What is a pertinent negative?
Medical hx or S/S's you have ruled out
Whose the best instructor? SANDER OR TURNER?
SANDER
He decides if you pass or fail!
What are the 4 types of shock
Distributive, Obstructive, Cardiogenic, Hypovolemic
What are the minimal requirements on a DNR?
Pt's name, physicians signature, pt's signature, date.
What hormone controls your Parasympathetic nervous system?
Acetylcholine
What does MOI and NOI mean?
Mechanism of Injury, Nature of Illness
What does BEFAST stand for?
Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time