EMT Medications
2.5mg in 3ml of Saline
What is the term that covers the scene size up, initial patient contact, and initial findings.
The Primary Assessment
What is the RR range for an adult.
12-20 BPM
During transport of an injured person, you observe the skin becoming clammy. Which sign with the skin is closely related to this description if the patient is experiencing shock
Cool.
Your patient is an 85-year-old-male with a long cardiac history. He has called the ambulance today because he has had episodes of chest pain. The chest pain and associated symptoms are classic for angina or an impending MI. The patient’s vitals are; Pulse 82, BP 138/86 and R. 16. When the pain starts, you note that the patient’s pulse falls to 48. What would you expect to find as a result of this slowing of the pulse?
Reduced cardiac output.
NTG Dose and Route
0.3mg SL
You have completed a patient assessment on a 65-year-old confused patient. Which piece of historical information would be most important to pass along to other health care providers who will be providing transport?
Takes coumadin.
60-100 is what
The HR range for an adult
You hear a thud sound during percussion of the upper thorax. This is indicative of what?
Blood in the thoracic cavity
Which of the following signs would you MOST likely expect to see as you assess a patient with a slow lower gastrointestinal bleed?
Melena.
ASA Dose
324mg/325mg
You are assessing an injured person. Which skin condition would most likely confirm a suspicion of shock?
Cool, Pale, Diaphoretic, Ashen
A strong radial pulse at a rate of 80.
Indicates an adult patient most likely has adequate circulation
Your patient is minimally responsive, pale, rapid weak pulse, a BP of 80 systolic, with shallow respirations. It appears the patient attempted suicide by lacerating the throat. What stage of shock are they likely in?
What findings indicate a positive tilt test result?
Heart rate increase of 22 bpm and BP decrease of 30 mmHg
Name Three Contraindications for Activated Charcoal
Allergy, Unresponsive, caustic substance ingestion
Blueish tint on fingertips and/or lips
Cynosis
The oil in a car's engine, which of the following organs would best fit the role of oil filter
The Liver.
33-year-old male patient experienced a sudden onset of severe sharp chest pain. You find the patient to have severe shortness of breath with absent breath sounds on the right, paleness, diaphoresis, and an altered mental status. He has no peripheral pulses and has marked jugular venous distention. He has no medical history and takes no medications. What type of shock, if any, could he be in?
Obstructive
What are you listening for when you first assess breathing during the primary (initial) assessment?
Air leaving the airway and inappropriate noises
Give the Brand name, dosage and/or range, what forms it may be given, and two possible reasons for giving Acetaminophen .
Tylenol
200-1,000mg PO
Tablet/Suspension
Pain, fever
While enroute to the hospital with a trauma patient, the rescuers begin completely assessing the patient fro
Doing so assures that the rescuers have not missed any other minor injuries.
It will help determine the patient's responses to treatment or medicines.
PERRL Stands for what?
Pupils Equal Reactive and Responsive to Light
What is the main difference(s) between spinal (neurogenic) shock and septic shock?
Spinal/Neurogenic is hot/warm, hypotension with associated normal HR.
Spinal/Neuro will always be warm
Septic is diaphoretic, tachycardic with hypotension. Sepsis may or may not have a fever
For which of the following patients showing signs of severe respiratory distress should you limit the amount of oxygen you provide?
You should initially provide oxygen for any patient in distress.