Medical term
What is Epistaxis
Nose bleed
Alert to verbal commands
inappropriate words
localizes to pain
11
E-3 V-3 M-5
Adult
Chest, whole left arm
18%
Any cleared EMT can remove Taser barbs
False
Its an ALS skill
proper compression to vent ratio for CPR prior to having an advanced airway
30:2
Syncope
passing out/LOC
Responds to pain, incomprehensible sounds, decorticate posture
7
E-2, V-2, M-7
Adult
Face, chest, abdomen, groin
23.5%
All trauma alerts a transported via ATU
False
Compression rate using the lucus plunger
80 pm
Hematemsis
Blood in vomit
15
E-4, V-5, M-6
Adult
Whole left arm and leg
27%
Only medics can call a stroke alert
False
tell me the requirements
does a 14 Y/O whos previously given birth have the right to make medical decisions for herself? or do we still need to speak to a legal gradian if she wants to refuse treatment or transport.
Yes
Hypotension
Low BP
Does not track with eyes, non-verbal, decerebate posture.
4
E-1, V-1, M-2
Prediatric
Head
18%
All pediatric refusals must be written by the medic no matter how minor the complaint.
True.
How many weeks pregnant does a PT need to be in order to be transported to AHD
20
Tachypnea
Rapid respiration rate
follows all commands and speaks appropriately but only opens eyes when spoken to.
14
E-3, V-5, M-6
Pediatric
both legs front and back
28%
An adult baby sitter can refuse transport of a child while in their care. (Moms at work).
False- unless the care giver is directly related to the child.
When if ever, do we remove an impaled object from a PT.
Only if it impedes ventilations or chest compressions.