ANATOMY
THIS IS WHERE YOU PLACE AN EPI AUTO INJECTOR
WHAT IS THE LATERAL THIGH?
Inadequate amount of fluid or volume in the system.
WHAT IS HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK?
A young man fell and landed on his outstretched hand, resulting in pain and deformity to the left midshaft forearm. Distal circulation should be assessed at this pulse
the R in RTA
what is rapid?
Systolic blood pressure <100 and erectile dysfunction meds within 48 hours are contraindications for this medication
what is nitro?
IN REFERENCE TO THE SHOULDER, THE ELBOW IS____
WHAT IS DISTAL?
Shock due to widespread vasodilation
WHAT IS DISTRIBUTIVE SHOCK?
During transport of a patient with a head injury, this assessment factor will provide you with the most information regarding the patient's condition
what is mental status?
the V in AVPU
what is verbal stimuli?
Medications come in many forms. Oral glucose is an example of a
what is gel?
THE PORTION OF THE BRAIN THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BALANCE AND COORDINATION
WHAT IS THE CEREBELLUM?
In an acute injury setting, neurogenic shock is commonly accompanied by___
Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as
what is shortness of breath?
the L in SAMPLE
what is last oral intake?
this assisted medication delivers the same amount of medication every time it is used.
what is an MDI?
THE NOSE, MOUTH, PHARNYX, LARNYX MAKE UP THIS SECTION OF THE AIRWAY
WHAT IS THE UPPER AIRWAY?
Temporary, widespread vasodilation and syncope caused by a sudden nervous system reaction
WHAT IS Psychogenic shock
A young male is unresponsive after overdosing on an opioid. He is not breathing and his pulse is weak. The EMT should immediately
What is ventilate with a BVM?
the S in OPQRST
this assisted med comes in a nasal spray and an auto injector
what is narcan?
THE CERVICAL, THORACIC,____, SACRAL, AND COCCYX VERTEBRAE MAKE UP THE SPINE.
WHAT IS LUMBAR?
A 70-year-old female was recently discharged from the hospital following a total hip replacement. Today, she presents with restlessness, tachycardia, and a blood pressure of 100/64 mm Hg. Her skin is warm and moist. You should be MOST suspicious that she is experiencing___
WHAT IS SEPTIC SHOCK?
Which of these patients is least likely to experience hypoxia: pleural effusion, severe anxiety, pulmonary edema, and prolonged seizures
what is severe anxiety?
the A in DCAPBTLS
what are abrasions?
this is the correct dosage for aspirin
what is 325 mg?