Airway & Respiration
What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
12-20 breaths per minute
What is the first priority in a trauma scenario?
Scene safety.
What is the blood glucose range for a normal adult?
60-120 mg/dL
What is your top priority on ANY scene?
Scene safety
What is the normal rate for a newborn?
120-160 bpm
What is the best indicator of adequate ventilation?
Chest rise and fall
What is the purpose of a rapid trauma assessment?
Identify life-threatening injuries
What is the first treatment for suspected hypoglycemia in a conscious patient?
Oral glucose (as long as they can follow commands/swallow)
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the first step after delivery of a newborn?
Dry, warm and stimulate the baby
A patient has snoring respirations. What is your first action?
Perform a Head Tilt-Chin Lift or Jaw Thrust maneuver
A patient's blood pressure drops after a femur fracture. What's the likely cause?
Hypovolemic shock from internal bleeding
Which condition causes chest pain that improves with rest or nitroglycerin?
Angina pectoris
Define the "scope of practice".
Activities and services that a licensed professional is permitted to perform based on their knowledge, skills, and experience.
At what APGAR score should you begin interventions?
≤6
What does wheezing usually indicate?
Lower airway obstruction (bronchoconstriction)
What are the components of DCAP-BTLS?
Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures/Penetrations, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling
A patient with altered mental status and pinpoint pupils likely has what condition?
Opioid overdose
What is the purpose of the incident command system (ICS).
Coordinate multi-agency response and ensure clear command structure
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
Respiratory failure
You are bagging a patient and meet resistance. What is your next step?
Reposition airway, ensure a good seal, or insert airway adjunct.
What are the components of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
Eye, Verbal, and Motor responses
Name the three parts of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale.
Facial droop, Arm Drift, Speech Abnormalities
Describe the difference between online and offline medical direction.
Online: Direct communication with a physician
Offline: Written protocols/standing orders
What is the for a prolapsed umbilical cord?
Elevate hips, insert gloved hand to relieve pressure on cord, rapid transport