Patient Assessments
What is the first step of your patient assessment when you get on scene?
BSI scene safety
What lung sound is typically heard in patients with asthma?
Wheezing
What is the common term for a myocardial infarction (MI)?
What is the most common medication used to treat anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine
How to "key up" (raise attention to someone you are communicating to) over the radio?
Self to Other
If you find an unresponsive/unconscious patient, what are you/should you be worried about?
Airway 😛
What does CPAP stand for?
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
What is the term for the complete absence of a heartbeat?
Asystole
What is the most common symptom of a mild allergic reaction?
Hives or itching
What is the term for driving with lights and sirens?
Priority 1 (P1)
What are the three components of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
Eye response, verbal response, motor response
What is the term for rapid breathing that causes CO₂ levels to drop too low?
Hyperventilation
What medication do EMTs assist patients with that helps prevent blood clots during suspected MI?
Aspirin
What is the recommended injection site for epinephrine in anaphylaxis?
Lateral thigh
When approaching an intersection with lights and sirens, what must an ambulance always do (regardless of traffic control devices)?
Come to a complete stop and clear the intersection
What is the most important assessment for determining a patient’s perfusion?
Skin signs (color, temperature, and condition)
What is a common sign of hypoxia besides low SpO₂?
Cyanosis or Altered Mental Status
What is the typical location where cardiac chest pain radiates? (Hint: 3 locations)
Left arm, jaw, or back
What is a hallmark sign of anaphylaxis affecting the airway?
Swelling of the tongue or throat 😛
What is the maximum speed limit while going lights and sirens?
10+ mph over the speed limit
Besides pulse, what is a component of assessing circulation in the primary assessment?
Skin signs OR major bleeding
What is the term for a collapsed lung?
Pneumothorax
What condition is suspected when a patient has JVD, hypotension, and clear breath sounds?
Cardiac tamponade (Beck’s triad)
What medication may be given second-line for persistent bronchospasm after epinephrine in anaphylaxis?
Albuterol (via nebulizer)
What concept states that warning devices do not give ambulances the right-of-way?
Due regard