Trauma
Burn severity can be calculated by this method
What is the rule of nines
START triage prioritizes patients based on these three factors
What are reparations, perfusion, and altered mental status
Gas exchange occurs where, and through what process
Hyperventilation can temporarily lower what due to vasoconstriction?
ICP
Soot in the mouth usually indicates
Inhalation burns
This color tag is used for immediate life threats
What is red
a COPD patient with diminished breath sounds and prolonged expiration is most likely experiencing this
what is air trapping
Administering high flow oxygen to a head injured patient is prioritized because hypoxia can trigger this
What is cerebral edema and ischemia
Greatest immediate threat to a multi system trauma patient
What is airway compromise or hemorrhage
The main goal during triage during an MCI is this
What is doing the greatest good for the greatest number
Which part of the brain is responsible for respirations and heart rate?
What is the brain stem
Priority treatment for heat stroke
Rapid cooling
What are some examples of a red tag using the start triage system
Respiratory rate greater than 30, no radial pulses, unable to follow commands.
A patient with facial trauma has gurgling respirations and blood in the airway. The first intervention should be
What is suctioning
Two priorities in multisystem trauma patients
What are rapid primary survey, hemorrhage control, airway management, and rapid transport.
What is the title of the person responsible for transport decisions in an MCI
Medical communications coordinator
What is the name of the structure that the end of the Mac blade should sit at during intubation?
What is the vaceulla