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What is some BLS procedures?
Scene Safety, CAB if unresponsive and ABC's
Differentiate between visceral and parietal pleural
Visceral is the inner most layer to the lung itself
Parietal is the outer layer closest to the rib cage
What is the difference between internal and external respiration?
external is the process of breathing fresh air into the lungs
Internal is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the cellular level
what is pulmonary edema?
fluid buildup in the alveoli and lung tissue
what is the term called for localized swelling in the lips, mouth and tongue?
It is angioedema
what is the difference between eustress and distress?
eustress is the good stress
distress is the negative stress
how to determine the pediatric blood pressure?
90+2 x age
What kind of effect do medications have on the body?
Therapeutic effect
what is the difference between an MI and angina?
MI is a heart attack
Angina is chest pain, the heart tissues aren't getting enough of oxygen
What are the four routes by which poison can enter the body?
inhalation
absorption
ingestion
injection
What is the type of consents?
Implied
Expressed
Informed
Involuntary
Emancipated Minors
what is the proper lifting technique?
Plan the lift
bend knees and lift with legs
keep back in a straight locked position
keep close to patient
always push not pull
what are the 4 types of shock?
Cardiogenic
Obstructive
Distributive
Hypovolemic
What are TIA and their clinical significance?
TIA aka (Transient Ischemic Attack) are stroke-like symptoms that resolve on their own less than 24 hours, it acts as warning sign for a major Ischemic stroke
What are some warning signs of violent pt?
pacing, clenched fists, fast speech, loudness, threatening speech, vacant staring
What is the importance of PCR?
helps ensure efficient continuity of patient care
what are some examples of continuum of care?
MIH (Mobile Integrated healthcare)
Community paramedicine
What is ROSC?
Return of spontaneous circulation
what are some s/s of kidney stones?
Pt would be agitated, restless, nausea, vomiting, the pain would be in the flank and radiate down to the groin and have slight blood in urine aka (hematuria)
what is the main concern of female with abdominal pain?
Ectopic pregnancy
what position would you put your pt in respiratory distress in?
Semi fowler position
What is always the number one thing before you begin patient assements?
Scene Safety
what are some s/s of menegitis?
fever
headache
stiff neck
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what is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 1 is at an early childhood, and the body creates no insulin
Type 2 is more common; the body has insulin but less insulin receptors
who should take the call on sexual assault victims if the pt was a female?
the female EMT if possible