Legal/Ethics
When on duty with SJA, I have an obligation to offer assistance
Yes
What is a fast heart rate called?
Tachycardia
What is my ratio of compressions to ventilations for 2 rescuers on an adult patient?
30:2
What medication is available to be given by MFRs if a person is suspected of having a heart attack?
What SPO2 is oxygen typically NOT administered above?
94% (92 for COPD)
A person who is intoxicated (eg drunk) is considered to be ____ when it comes to determining if they are competent.
Incompetent
What is the vital sign involving a stethoscope and a cuff?
Blood Pressure
How is CPR done on an infant when you have 2 or more rescuers?
Two thumbs encircling the chest
If administering nitro, what is the minimum systolic reading for BP, in mmHG?
100
Hand hygiene
A person who is unconscious means you have this type of consent
Implied
What is a normal respiration rate (per minute) for a child?
20-30
Artificial Respiration is typically started when an adult casualty is breathing below ___ times per minute
8
What side of the body is the heart located on?
Left
Pulse, Motor (movement), Sensation
What age is considered to be a 'minor'?
Under 18
What does the term 'febrile' mean?
Fever
Where are AED pads placed on a child casualty?
Front and back
4
OPQRST is typically an assessment of what?
Pain
A person under 18 who is married is referred to as what?
Emancipated minor
What is a normal heart rate (in bpm) for an infant?
120-150
What is the proper procedure for choking first aid for a conscious casualty who is very pregnant?
5 back blows, 5 chest thrusts
When nitro and Aspirin (ASA) are used together, what is the ideal order of administration?
Nitro, ASA, then 2 nitro (allowing 5 minutes between nitro doses)
What are the 4 ways a patient's airway can be opened when unresponsive or if they have an altered level of consciousness?
Head-tilt chin-lift, jaw thrust, OPA, NPA