Oxygen Devices
This device delivers low-flow oxygen through the nose.
What is a nasal cannula?
Normal adult pulse rate range.
What is 60–100 bpm?
This exam checks for hidden injuries from head to toe.
What is a secondary assessment?
This condition results from high blood sugar.
What is hyperglycemia?
This system is used to communicate with hospitals.
What is radio communication?
This device can deliver high concentrations of oxygen up to about 90%.
What is a non-rebreather mask?
Normal adult blood pressure is approximately this.
What is 120/80?
This DCAP-BTLS mnemonic helps identify this.
What are injuries?
This is a life-threatening allergic reaction.
What is anaphylaxis?
This report is given to hospital staff when transferring care.
What is a verbal report?
This device is used to assist ventilations and can deliver near 100% oxygen.
What is a BVM?
This vital sign measures oxygen saturation.
What is SpO₂ (pulse oximetry)?
This sign includes bruising behind the ears.
What is Battle’s sign?
This condition occurs when the heart stops effectively pumping blood.
What is cardiac arrest?
This type of communication uses clear, simple language to avoid misunderstandings.
What is plain language communication?
This oxygen device is often used for patients who cannot tolerate a mask.
What is a nasal cannula?
This is considered a low systolic blood pressure in adults.
What is less than 90 mmHg?
This sign includes bruising around the eyes.
What is raccoon eyes?
This is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
What is angina?
This ensures patient information is shared accurately between providers during transfer of care.
What is a handoff report?
This device allows for precise oxygen concentration delivery.
What is a Venturi mask?
This vital sign is often the first to change in shock.
What is heart rate (pulse)?
This type of injury involves damage to soft tissues without break in skin.
What is blunt trauma?
This condition results from lack of blood flow to the brain.
What is a stroke (CVA)?
This is the official written record of patient care.
What is a PCR (patient care report)?