Anatomy
This muscle is primarily responsible for breathing and separates the chest from the abdomen
Diaphragm
This is a substance used to treat a conscious hypoglycemic patient
Oral glucose
Before approaching any patient, you should ensure this
Scene safety
This system is used to ensure effective communication between EMS, fire, and law enforcement on scene
ICS or indicent command system
This acronym is used to describe a system that helps EMS personnel determine a patient's medical history during patient assessment
SAMPLE
This is the largest organ of the human body
The skin
What is the dosage for aspirin?
324mg
You determine this by asking the patient questions like 'What day is it?' or 'Do you know where you are?
Mental status or orientation
This term refers to the process of deciding which patients are treated first in a mass casualty situation
Triage
This acronym refers to a common protocol used in the EMS system for handling patients during medical emergencies that involves assessing their chief complaint
OPQRST
These microscopic air sacs in the lungs are where gas exchange takes place
Alveoli
This medication is administered via auto-injector for anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
During the primary assessment, these are the three key components you check immediately
Airway, breathing, circulation
When responding to a call with hazardous materials, this team is trained and equipped to handle and mitigate the dangerous substances
HazMat
What is PEARL used for and what does it stand for?
Checking pupils. PEARL (Pupils Equal And Reactive to Light)
This artery is commonly used to check a pulse in an unconscious infant
Brachial
What is the pediatric dose for epinephrine
0.15mg
This type of assessment is performed quickly and is focused on life-threatening condition
Primary assessment
In a multi-casualty incident, this type of triage category is used for patients with injuries that are non-life-threatening and can wait for treatment
Green
This acronym is used to describe the process for assessing the severity of injuries during the physical exam in trauma patients
DCAP-BTLS
This valve separates the left atrium and the left ventricle
mitral valve (or bicuspid valve)
This is a common side effect of albuterol caused by its stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptors
Tachycardia or nervousness/tremors
What are the three things we look for when assessing the skin?
Color, temperature, condition
What is the new system called that is used by some EMS agencies that allow them to opt out of giving a radio report to submit the information electronically?
Pulsara
This acronym refers to the primary system used by EMS agencies to prioritize patients during a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
START - Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment