One necessary component of "cross-sectional research" is that you have a group of individuals. This is the other essential component.
What is a specific point in time
100
The ET tube is a great device for sealing of the trachea to avoid aspiration. This device is used to decompress the stomach and further help reduce that risk.
What is the gastric tube
100
Amyl-nitrate is helpful as an antidote to what toxin
What is cyanide
100
TRUE or FALSE et tubes are common airway control devices used in the initial stages of mass casualty scenes.
What is FALSE
100
A patient who is expected to be on hemodialysis long term may require a surgical procedure to create this permanent access point.
What is a fistula
200
A medic is required by law to transport a patient to a facility that has the capability to fit the needs of their illness/injury. Name 2 types of facilities that would be illness/injury specific.
What is stroke center, cardiac center, trauma, etc.
200
This inflammatory condition, similar to pneumonia is common in older patients who have a failing gag reflex.
What is pneumonitis
200
Streptokinase is useful in degrading what portion of the clotting mechanism
What is fibrin
200
A civil disturbance has a potential for violence. This type of escort would be OPTIMAL.
What is police escort
200
Your patient presents with THIRST and FREQUENT URINATION but is ambiguous about her medical history. The patient has neuropathy in her feet, is losing her eyesight, and has dialysis 3x per week. She is likely suffering from exacerbation of this condition.
What is diabetes
300
Sometimes you are harassed incessantly through inappropriate gestures through text message by one of your grumpier, older students. This is the opposite of this type of positive, motivating stress.
What is eustress
300
This procedure involves passing a catheter through the et tube in order to remove secretions that are causing artificial ventilation difficulties.
What is tracheobronchial suctioning
300
Inotropic agents are useful to increase this affect on the cardiac system
What is contractility
300
If command over an incident is SHARED, it is considered to be this type of command.
What is unified
300
This condition resulting from an inflammation of the kidney's linings, presents with flank pain, dysuria, and fever.
What is pyelonephritis.
400
Smoking, and poor diet are non-hereditary risk factors for poor health. Name 3 hereditary risk factors
What is heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc.
400
This is the alveolar minute volume of a patient with a respiratory rate of 20, a tidal volume of 500 mL, and a dead space of 100 mL.
What is 8000 mL
400
TRUE or FALSE
The term "immune mediated response" refers to an allergic response in the body
What is TRUE
400
Defusing may often occur in this sector for distraught emergency personal.
What is rehab
400
Alcohol may delay gastric emptying especially with certain types of food. Some alcoholics may develop this syndrome which causes a tear in the lining of the esophagus.
What is Mallory-Weis syndrome
500
TRUE or FALSE, when your aloc diabetic patient smacks you in the face, this can be considered "intentional battery".
What is FALSE
500
The combitube is an example of this type of airway with two tubes connected to each other.
What is a multilumen airway.
500
Tenormin is a prescription medication used to decrease heart rate and bp. Metoprolol is used for the same purpose. What class of medication is metroprolol?
What is beta blocker
500
Division of tasks and delegation of authority is important when multiple units/responders cause this to be exceeded.
What is span of control
500
If a patient has damage to this organ certain medication dosages may need to be reduced as the effectiveness of first-pass metabolism is affected.