A&P
When describing something being lower than something else on the head or thorax, the term would be?
Inferior
You should avoid twisting your body when lifting. True of False?
What are some conditions of skin that you would expect to see in a patient that is in shock?
Pale, cool, diaphoretic
What are the stages of grieving in order?
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
What are the different criteria that must be present to prove negligence?
Duty to act, Breach of duty, Damages occurred, proximate cause
When describing something on an extremity that is farther from core than another point, it would be:
Distal
Why do we provide education to the community on injury and illness prevention? What are we trying to reduce?
Death and Disability
How would you describe a trauma patient's pulse that is thready and hard to palpate?
Weak
Are you "required" to notify law enforcement for a adult patient having a non-violent behavioral emergency?
You are not required
Who can apply a cardiac monitor for the purpose of analyzing the rhythm?
Paramedic
Air moving into and out of the lungs is referred to as:
Ventilation
How do you provide psychological support and reduce anxiety in a patient you are about to carry or move?
Explain what you are doing prior to moving them.
What is the best reason to record accurate serial vital signs?
To recognize trends, both worsening and improvement
Judgemental or unfair behavior
If we need to preserve clothing or evidence, what type of bag is best to place it in?
Brown paper sack
A patient has a heavy object on their lower abdomen and pelvis. You notice their feet and ankles are cyanotic and cool. What do you suspect is going on?
The object is compressing the arteries in the pelvis.
Can first aid training or CPR training be a good tool to use for reducing workplace injuries?
No, both of those are necessary after the injury has occurred but won't help prevent the injury.
Breathing that is irregular, sporadic, with shallow gasping is:
Agonal breaths
What is the best way to approach a family that is dealing with death and dying?
Who should you contact if you have a question regarding on-scene patient care, including new or changing treatments?
Online medical control
What are the arteries for the pulse points in the neck, upper arm, lower arm, and groin - in that order?
Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral
If you have an ambulatory patient that you feel is faking a heart attack, what is the best way to get them down the stairs?
Stair chair
What is the best way to obtain a blood pressure for an anxious, crying child, a patient with arm tremors, or loud environments?
Measurement by palpation
If you feel a patient is dying, should you tell the patient they are dying?
What kind of treatment are you authorized to provide based on your scope of practice?
What your are licensed, authorized, and trained to do