Medical Emergencies
The medical term for vomiting
Emesis
Getting hit by a baseball bat qualifies as which type of trauma?
Blunt Trauma
Should you run into a burning building if the patient is still inside?
NO
Name at least three pieces of equipment found on a transportation ambulance to assist in transferring/moving a patient
Scoop stretcher, longboard, wheeled stretcher, short board, stair chair,
What color blood is placenta previa identified by?
Bright red
What type of ventilation is appropriate for obstructive pulmonary disease respiratory distress?
CPAP
What is the CPR configuration for a neonate?
3:1
In which zone does EMS stage during a hazmat operation?
What configuration for carrying a stretch up or down stairs is considered the most safe?
Diamond Formation
True or False? Braxton hicks is a sign of imminent labor
False
What are the two main types of strokes?
Hemorrhagic and Ischemic
How much percentage of blood can a child lose before hypovolemic shock is all but assured?
25 Percent
True or false? A black widow spider has no markings on its body
False
What were the first ambulances used for and how were they powered?
For collecting the dead, horses
What vital is most difficult to obtain on an infant?
Blood pressure
What is the survival rate for patients in cardiac arrest when EMTs arrive on scene?
Ten percent or less.
In the event of a finger amputation where should the EMT store the finger on the way to the hospital?
Plastic bag without direct contact to ice but kept cold
What substance can be given to a patient with certain substances after ingesting certain poisons?
Activated liquid charcoal
What tool do pilots utilize to reduce errors and improve safety that EMS is also adopting?
Checklists
What are the two exceptions where vaginal insertion during a birth by an EMT is allowed?
Breech birth to relieve pressure on nose and nucal cord that cannot be slipped over the head.
What is the likely outcome of an ischemic stroke versus hemorrhagic stroke?
An ischemic stroke usually causes limited damage to surrounding tissues. A Hemorrhagic stroke can cause significant brain damage and or death.
What less serious condition can be mistaken for a heart attack after a large meal?
Acid reflux
What is the least dangerous form of radiation?
Alpha
What should EMT's avoid when driving the ambulance when the patient is stable but anxious?
lights and sirens
You see a child in the tripod position and drooling, You can infer the child has?
Epiglottis