Tubes in Places
True or False? CAUTI are one of the most common types of healthcare-associated infections.
True, Catheter associated urinary tract infections are make up approximately 17% of healthcare associated bacteremias.
What color is a size 4 iGel
Green
The concentration for IM epi given for anaphylaxis is:
A) 1:100
B) 1:1000
C) 1:10,000
D) 1:100,000
B) 1:1000
43. Which of the following compounds would be most appropriate for cleaning out a dirty wound?
A) Rubbing alcohol
B) Hydrogen peroxide
C) Tincture of Benzoin
D) Potable water
D) Potable water
Though the mechanism is not well understood, while rewarming a patient their body temperature can continue to drop. This effect is known as:
A) Bradycardia
B) Afterdrop
C) Cold Shock
D) Raynaud's
B) Afterdrop
What are the two most common sites for IO placement (in civilian medicine)?
A) Proximal Tibia
B) Distal Humerus
C) Distal Femur
D) Proximal Humerus
A and D
Less common sites include: sternum, distal femur, distal tibia
A 6-O suture thread would be most appropriately used on the ________?
A) Hand
B) Abdomen
C) Cheek
D) Knee
C) Cheek - 6.0 is very small/fine
Which medication(s) are appropriate to give for dental pain:
A) Orajel
B) Clove Oil
C) Dental Wax
D) A and B
D) A and B
Common backcountry water filters will not filter out ______________.
A) Bacteria
B) Protozoa
C) Helminths
D) Viruses
D) Viruses - they're really really small. (.004 microns)
he pressure a diver experiences increases by 1 atm every _________ feet.
A) 13ft
B) 33ft
C) 53ft
D) 63ft
B) 33ft
Which of the following are complications that can happen with an IV:
A) "runaway IV"
B) Infiltration
C) Catheter Shear
D) All of the above
D - all of the above
Staples would be most suitable for closing which type of wound?
A) Scalp laceration
B) Face Laceration
C) A laceration greater than 1⁄4 inch wide and deep
D) A minor hand laceration
A) Scalp
You've treated a 24 yo F for anaphalaxis and have an extended evacuation time. How often should you give diphenhydramine and at what dose?
4-6 hours, 25-50mg
What are the signs and symptoms of HACE?
Ataxia
ALOC
Cushing's Triad Vitals
While sitting on the ground you lose heat due to:
A) Convection
B) Conduction
C) Radiation
D) Evaporation
B) Conduction
You have inserted an NG tube into a patient to assist with nutrition. Before you give fluids you test the pH of the fluid coming out of the tube. With proper NG placement that fluid should be:
A) pH 7-8
B) pH greater than 7
C) pH less than 7
D) pH less than 5
D - stomach acid has a pH of approximately 2, but anything less than 5 is considered acidic enough to confirm that we are not accidentally in the lungs.
Bonus 50 pts each: What are other ways to confirm NG placement?
1/4 inch (6mm) wide, 1/4 inch (6mm) deep
Which of the following is the most appropriate anesthetic for suturing?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Chlorhexidine
C. Lidocaine
D. Eugenol
C) Lidocaine
Hyponatremia is most commonly attributed to _________________?
A) Excessive sweating
B) Dehydration
C) Decreased salt intake
D) Overhydration
D) The primary cause of exertional hyponatremia is believed to be from excessive fluid consumption.
What signs and symptoms are common to see in severe/profound hypothermia?
Depressed Vital signs - breathing very slowly and shallowly, slow heart rate
"look dead"
cold to the touch
How often should an IV site be replaced to prevent infection? (Give a range)
72-96 hours
The size 4 iGel is for use on a patient that weighs __________.
A. 30-60 kg
B. 40-70 kg
C. 60-90 kg
D. 90-110 kg
C) 60-90 kg
Name 2 common NSAIDS
Advil/motrin - Ibuprofen
Aleive - Naproxin
Aspirin
To kill bacteria, protozoa, and viruses, how long should you boil water?
3 minutes
Name two of the physics laws associated with dive physics.
Extra 100 points if you get all 3 mentioned in your book.
Boyle's, Henry's, Dalton's