Patient assessment
Repeating the primary assessment
narrowing arteries caused by fatty buildup which prevents contraction and dilation is called what?
atherosclerosis
What stimulates breathing when using the hypoxic drive?
low O2
What is ischemia vs infarct?
(starving) oxygen deprived cardiac cells/ cellular death
Which abdominal organ (two of them) are in the retroperitoneal space?
Kidneys
What body system does PMS assess?
neurologic
Asthma is caused by a response of which body system?
(Immune, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, gastrointestinal )
Immune
Where does respiration occur?
alveoli
Stop the bus and perform CPR.
The airway assessment options should be prioritized in what order?
Applying airway adjuncts
Removing obstructions and secretions
Positional airway maneuvers
1) Removing obstructions and secretions
2) Positional airway maneuvers
3) Applying adjuncts
What 4 minimum things should we do during the circulation part of our assessment? What are 2 additional situational things we can check? (100 points xc)
Radial pulse, skin: color, temp, condition
Additionally: cap refill and skin turgor
what particular type of medical diagnosis places a pt at a much higher level of risk for common illnesses such as flu, covid, or RSV?
diabetes
______ (breath sound) is a high-pitched, whistling sound that occurs when air passes through a narrowed or obstructed upper airway?
Stridor
What describes sudden severe tearing central chest or abdominal pain with pulsation and a blood pressure difference of 20 mmHg higher in the left than the right arm?
dissecting aortic aneurism
If a patient has a total occlusion of a coronary artery, will medications likely give him relief?
No, even if we give nitroglycerine, if the entire artery is occluded blood is unlikely to get past the blockage.
Where does listening for breath sounds occur in the patient assessment?
secondary assessment
cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)
How can we distinguish between epiglottitis and croup in young children?
Epiglottitis - drooling
Croup- seal bark cough
What should the EMT do immediately upon ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation)?
Repeat initial assessment, do not immediately move or transport.
What is the acronym for the abdominal quadrant possible pain problems?
CAPD
Cholecystitis RUQ
Appendicitis RLQ
Pancreatitis LUQ
Diverticulitis LLQ
What is your awareness of and concern for potentially serious and unseen injuries or illnesses?
Index of suspicion
What is a dysfunction of the brain caused by abnormal physical or physiological function?
Organic brain syndrome
What are risk factors for PE?
air travel, long term bed rest/stationary movement, oral contraceptives, SURGERY
What condition does Beck's Triad refer to? What are the 3 parts of Beck's Triad?
Cardiac Tamponade
Beck's triad: hypotension, JVD, muffled heart tones
When injured, hollow abdominal organs usually _____, solid organs usually _____?
Spill contents, bleed