ambulance ops
what is "F" in the phonetic alphabet
foxtrot
DCAP- BLS- TIC
deformity, contusions, abrasions, punctures/ penetrations, burns, lacerations, swelling, tenderness, instability, crepitus
list the bones of the arm
ulna, radius, humerous.
when giving oxygen to a COPD patient who has a nasal cannula at 2L/ min what rate should you do?
4L/ min nasal cannula
if a patient has an immediate threat to life or limb what code is it
code 4
list all steps of ABCs
airway:
check airway patency, manual c-spine, appropriate treatment.
breathing:
look, listen, feel, rate, rhythm quality, appropriate treatment.
circulation:
adequacy of pulse, skin, gross bleed check.
what organelle is small granules of protein and RNA, read genetic code
ribosomes
how many times can you attempt to insert a supraglottic airway and what are the contraindications
twice and TACK
how do you clear and emergency code
dispatch- truck number- 10-2000- Alpha Charlie
list the 5 types of splints
speed splint, Sam splint, traction splint, buddy splint, c-collar
what are the 4 cell shapes
squamous, cuboidal, columnar, transitional
what is the flow rate range for a non- rebreather mask
6-10 L/min
you arrive on scene and the patient is having a severe anxiety attack, you coach breathing and they return to a calm state with a regular respiratory rate. what is their CTAS upon arrival and departure.
CTAS 4 to CTAS 5
list all important steps when applying a tourniquet
CSM assessment before and after, time of application, and least to most invasive steps
what is the facia?
facia is a sheet of connective tissue that separates neighboring muscles or muscle groups
what is the order of a BVM tree starting from the mask
mask-filter-etCO2, tubing, BVM
what does 10-19 mean
return to station
what infectious or communicable disease is this?
symptoms include: nausea, vomiting, low grade fever, abdominal discomfort.
sexually transmitted.
second phase: dark urine, and jaundice.
complete recovery takes 3-4 months
hepatitis B viral infection
what are the 3 main parts of a neuron
cells body, dendrites, axon
from most invasive to least invasive name all options for airway management
head tilt chin/ jaw thrust, OPA, NPA, IGEL, King LT