Respiratory
Cyanosis is a sign of
Severe hypoxia
CPR rate for compressions per minute
100 to 120
Most cases of external bleeding can first be controlled by:
Applying direct pressure
This term means "toward the midline of the body"
medial
You respond to a possible overdose, you should first
ensure the scene is safe
A patient who will not tolerate oxygen by mask use:
Blow-by oxygen
Arteries carry blood ____ from the heart
Away
Begin chest compressions
Patient lying face up on his back is called what position
supine
Comparing multiple sets of vital signs from the same patient over time is called:
trending
The most common anatomical airway obstruction is:
The tongue
Most common away to check a pulse in an infant
Brachial
How often should a patient with serious injuries be reassessed
every 5 minutes
The method of determining blood pressure by use of a blood pressure cuff and a stethoscope is called
ausculatation
How do you measure for a Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
tip of the nose to the tip of the ear lobe
Gas exchange occurs only with the air that actually reaches the:
Alveoli
Poor fluid distribution can be recognized as ____ in areas such as the ankles and feet
Edema
If a wound continues to bleed heavily, despite direct pressure you should:
apply a tourniquet
a person standing erect, with arms at sides and palms forward is what position
anatomical
Nonverbal communication may be relayed through:
body language
A patient is making a high-pitched sound and you recognize they may have a partial airway obstruction. That sound is called:
Stridor
While applying an AED you notice a medication patch where you need to place the pads. What should you do?
Remove the patch and wipe the skin before applying pads
The recovery position is also called
lateral recumbent position
When the body sustains a significant loss of blood, this is called what type of shock?
Hemorrhagic or hypovolemic
The general assessment technique that involves feeling patients with one's hands is called
palpating