Assessment
These 3 signs are used to assess the "C" in ABC.
What are pulse, skin signs, and capillary refill?
This device is used for a patient with a suspected "open-book" pelvic fracture.
What is a pelvic binder?
Many minor airway obstructions can be resolved with one of these two maneuvers.
What are head-tilt chin-lift and jaw thrust maneuvers?
This anatomical structure is the bridge between the brain and the nerves of the body.
What is the spinal cord (or spine)?
This is the ratio of compressions to breaths in an adult cardiac arrest patient.
What is "30:2"?
This pulse point should be used in infant and pediatric patients.
What is the brachial pulse?
What is a vein (venous bleeding)?
This is the most common airway obstruction.
What is the tongue?
These common signs of a stroke or TIA are abbreviated in "FAST".
What are facial drooping, arm drift, and slurred speech (face, arms, speech, and time)?
This device is used during CPR to analyze the heart's rhythm and shock the heart, if indicated.
What is an AED (automated external defibrillator)?
These 2 vital signs ranges are higher in a pediatric patient than in an adult patient.
What are heart rate and respiratory rate?
A patient experiencing paresthesia (abnormal sensation) or paralysis in only the lower limbs is likely experiencing this kind of injury.
What is a lumbar spinal cord injury?
This airway adjunct is used for a patient with snoring respirations without a gag reflex.
What is an OPA (oropharyngeal airway)?
Most strokes are caused by a blood clot, known as this kind of stroke.
What is an ischemic stroke?
This visible sign indicates that an airway adjunct and ventilations are working effectively.
What is chest rise?
Pain that moves from one area of the body to another is known as this.
What is radiating pain?
This 3-sided adhesive is used to cover sucking chest wounds, allowing air to escape the wound but not enter.
What is a chest seal?
What is stridor?
This kind of seizure affects one specific part of the body.
What is a focal (partial) seizure?
These definitive airway devices are often used for cardiac arrest patients.
What are I-gels and/or ETT tubes?
A person who is A/O x4 is oriented to these 4 factors.
What are person, place, time, and event?
This complication may result from severe fractures (especially of larger bones), causing shock.
What is internal bleeding?
This airway adjunct is often used for a patient experiencing an opioid overdose.
What is an NPA (nasopharyngeal airway)?
A patient with slurred speech, unequal pupils, and irregular respirations following a fall is likely experiencing this.
What is a head injury (traumatic brain injury)?
An elderly or chronically ill patient may have this order from a doctor, stating they should not receive CPR.
What is a DNR (do not resuscitate order)?