CPR
What is the depth for adult chest compressions
2 inches
what does BSI stand for
body substance isolation
What is the normal breathing rate for an adult
12-20 breathes per min
what is the top number of a blood pressure
systolic
signs/symptoms
allergies
medications
past medical history
last oral intake
eventls leading
2 rescue infant cpr rates
15:2
how do you stop a bleed that isnt life threatening
pressure
30-60 breaths per min
what is the bottom number called on a blood pressure reading
what does ABC's stand for
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
2 rescue adult cpr rates
30:2
how do you start the bleed on major artery bleeds?
tourniquet
What can you give to pt with low blood sugar
Glucose/ Sugar
wrist
what does EMT mean
Emergency Medical Technician
What does an AED do
shocks the heart
every 5 minutes
What shock can a person go into if stung by a bee and allergic?
anaphylactic shock
if pt is under age and parent is present do you have ask for permission to attempt vitals?
yes
What does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
if there is suspected neck injury, do you use head tilt chin or jaw thrust to open the air way?
jaw thrust
Where are the arteries located
neck, wrist, pelvis, feet
The recovery position is used for patients who are
unconscious and not injured.
what does chief complaint mean
why are we here today, whats the illness
What does AVPU stand for
A - Alert (Patient notices you)
V - Verbal (Patient responds to verbal stimuli)
P - Painful Stimuli
U - Unconscious