Ventilating
What is the correct way to create an open airway?
Head tilt, chin-lift
What is the landmark for CPR in an adult?
The center of the breastbone between the nipples
What is included in the FAST exam?
(1) the hepatorenal recess (Morison pouch), (2) the perisplenic area, (3) the subxiphoid pericardial window, and (4) the suprapubic window (Douglas pouch)
What year of medical school is everyone in?
fourth year
What is the position of your hand when mask-ventilating? (one-handed)
C- and E- shaped
What is the compression method for adult CPR?
The heel of one hand with the other hand on top
Square knot
How often during CPR do you give a breath?
Every 6 seconds while someone else is doing continuous chest compressions
Your AED charges and advises SHOCK. Just before pressing the SHOCK button, you should...
say "clear" making sure no one is touching the patient
Which location is most sensitive for identifying free fluid in a supine patient?
Morison's pouch
What are the two main methods of surgical knot tying?
Single- and double-handed
What is the most common definitive airway after cardiac arrest?
Intubation
What is the compression rate for CPR?
What are the 3 main cardiac windows?
Parasternal (Long/short axis), subxiphoid, apical view
What college did Sarah, Stephanie, and Mike Nicolaro go to?
Rutgers
What method can we use to measure a patient's breathing and the effectiveness of chest compressions during CPR?
1.5-2 inches
What color does blood appear on ultrasound?
black (anechoic)
What surgical subspecialties are Tiana and Jon applying to?
Ob-gyn & head and neck surgery