Cardiac Emergencies
What is the Compression to Breath Ratio for Adults?
30:2
Is it bad to go swimming right after you eat?
The original theory was that your body burned so much energy digesting your food that it didn’t have enough leftover blood flow to reach your arms and legs, causing you to drown. This is false.
How is a patient lying when laying supine?
Face Up (back toward ground)
What is the most common food allergy?
Milk
May
How many compressions should be performed per minute?
100-120
If you pull out a single grey hair, will more than one hair grow in its place?
No (only one hair can grow per follicle)
How Many Bones Are In The Human Body?
206
What is a common medication for someone who is going into anaphylactic shock?
Epinephrine
In 2021 what was the most common pediatric call for EMS in CT?
Mental Health
Demonstrate proper adult CPR/AED (uncertified members only)
Is it dangerous to hold in a sneeze?
Yes (increased pressure can cause blood vessels to burst)
How many lobes does the left lung have? And why?
2. To make room for the heart.
What is the difference between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis?
Affects respiratory and/or cardiovascular systems (multisystem involvement)
What is the most common medication given by EMS?
Oxygen
What is the depth of compressions for CPR on an adult?
At least 2 inches
Do people shrink as they age?
Yes, gravity causes the space between the vertebrae to decrease
What does the term proximal mean?
Closer to the midline of the body
What is the dosage of an Epipen for an Adult?
0.3mg Adults/0.15mg Children
Where do most changes in EMS protocol/procedures come from?
The military!
What is the difference between Cardiac Arrest and a Heart Attack?
Cardiac Arrest is an electrical problem.
A Heart Attack is a circulation problem.
Do you need to stay awake after a concussion?
No! In fact, we now know that the brain recovers more quickly when it gets more rest.
What is homeostasis?
The status of equilibrium in the body?
What are 3 signs of an allergic reaction/anaphylaxis?
Restlessness, hives, swelling, wheezing, stridor, tachypnea, tachycardia, etc.
What is the most popular ambulance manufacturer?
Ford