VITAL Information!
Target SpO2 for Pts with a hypoxic drive?
WHAT IS 88-92%?
After Scene size-up, we enter
WHAT IS primary/initial assessment?
An EMT should maintain _____ in a pt w/ a suspected spinal injury
WHAT IS c-spine stabilization?
Six Rights of medication administration
WHAT IS patient, dose, med, route, time, doc?
1 rescuer compression to ventilation ratio for peds CPR
WHAT IS 30:2?
The 2 S/S that distinguish DKA from HHS
WHAT ARE Fruity/Acetone breath odor and Kussmaul's breathing?
Normal BGL range
WHAT IS 70-130?
The order of the initial assessment
WHAT IS GLC ABC D E?
The first method used to control bleeding found in the primary assessment?
WHAT IS direct pressure?
Different types of medication names
WHAT ARE chemical, official, brand/trade, and generic?
Breaths per minute to ventilate pediatric patients
WHAT IS 20-30 bpm?
3:17 pm in military time
WHAT IS 1517?
The formula to calculate lowest SBP in peds
WHAT IS 2(age)+70=SBP
Physical exam is performed in this component of pt assessment.
WHAT IS the Secondary Assessment?
Autonomic response that causes flushed, warm skin.
WHAT IS Vasodilation?
The 3 actions of epinephrine
WHAT are Vasoconstriction, increase HR, and bronchodilation?
Adult collapses into cardiac arrest in front of you. Your first action is to
WHAT IS call EMS/911/ALS?
Questions that allow the patient to give a detailed response in his or her own words
WHAT ARE open-ended Qs?
5 pulse locations an EMT assesses
WHAT ARE radial, brachial, femoral, carotid, pedal, posterior tibial?
When the EMTs pull up to several pts trapped in a building with a chemical leak, the EMTs should 1st
WHAT IS request back-up/call for additional resources (HAZMAT)
When (where) a detailed exam takes place
WHAT IS in the ambulance/ en route to H?
212 lbs equals ____kgs.
WHAT IS 96 kgs?
You determine your pt is unconscious. The next thing to do is
WHAT IS check for pulse and breathing simultaneously?
signs and symptoms that might be expected in certain situations but that the patient denies
WHAT ARE pertinent negatives?
ETCO2 levels of someone in respiratory depression
WHAT IS >45? Hypercapnia.
Your pt has slow, gasping respirations and gurgling sounds are noted. You should next
WHAT IS suction?
Your disoriented pt has these vitals: HR 78, BP 156/92, SpO2 93%, BGL 68. Your first intervention is
WHAT IS apply supplemental O2?
Contraindication(s) for Narcan
WHAT IS None?
Your patient is ataxic and aphasic. You should suspect
WHAT IS a stroke?
SAMPLE & OPQRST stands for
WHAT IS S/S, Allergies, Meds, Pertinent Hx, Last intake/cycle, Events & Onset, Provocation/Palliation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time
6 S/S of hemorrhagic shock
WHAT ARE <BP, Narrowing pulse pressure, pallor, cool, clammy skin, tachycardia, tachypnea, delayed cap-refill, weak/absent pulses, anxiety, AMS
The care for a pt w/tearing CP and upper back pain w/ vitals: RR 22, HR 98, BP 88/60, SpO2 95% should receive what 5 interventions?
WHAT IS rapid transport, ALS intercept, temperature management, oxygen therapy, supine position
Pt presents with diminished lung sounds on the left, JVD, HR of 128, and BP 84/60, You suspect
WHAT IS a Tension Pneumothorax?
Common medication type that geriatric pts take to reduce blood pressure by lowering the heart rate that affects their ability to respond to shock
WHAT ARE beta blockers?
The condition when free radicals directly damage cell membranes and other cellular components and result in cell death.
WHAT IS Reperfusion injury?
Calculate a GCS:
Withdrawals, moans, and opens eyes to painful stimulus
WHAT IS 8?
E=2, V=2, M=4