You can't do that
Contraindication for administrating Nitro
Hypotension SBP<110
Use of PDE inhibitors
Allergy
Dosage and route for Asprin
324mg (4) 81mg tablets
Orally
How long are you allowed to suction for?
No more than 10 seconds
Proper procedure for hypotension
obtain and transmit a 12 lead EKG as soon as possible
You are on scene of an adult pt. who is asking you to assist them with their epi pen... Can you assist?
Yes
While obeying the 5 rights (which are?)
Contraindications for Oral Glucose
AMS with inability to follow commands
Inability to swallow
DAILY DOUBLE
Dosage and route for Albuterol and Atrovent
Albuterol: 2.5mg in 3mL
Atrovent: 0.5mg in 3mL
When assessing someone's end tidal (ETCO2) what is the normal range in mmHg?
35-45mmHg
How do you properly secure a pregnant 2nd-3rd trimester pt. to a back board?
padding under the pt on their right side to relieve pressure on the inferior vena cava
You are dispatched to a cardiac arrest. The officer on scene tells you it appears to be a code grey. Are you as a BLS provider allowed to pronounce death? and what signs are you looking for?
Yes,
Obvious signs of death i.e. (lividity, rigor, trauma not conducive for life, presence of a valid DNR)
What are 5 Contraindications for putting some one on CPAP
Apnea
Decreased level of consciousness
Facial trauma, burns, surgery
Penetrating neck or chest trauma
Active vomiting/ nausea
Hypotension
Inability to tolerate tight fitting mask
Dosage and route for Epinephrine 1:1000
.3mg IM
Bonus
what is the pediatric dosage?
What are you a mandatory reporter of?
Suspected child abuse or neglect
Suspected elder abuse or neglect
Hunting accidents
if there is an amputation of any body part:
control hemorrhage
wrap in a moist sterile dressing cover with dry dressing
wrap amputated part in moist sterile dressing
place part i a sealed plastic bag
place plastic bag in a container filled with ice water
mark container with date, patients name, and name of part
You are on scene of a pediatric patient on a ventilator that is malfunctioning. The mother of the patient is requesting you to help. How would you as a BLS provider help?
Manually ventilate patient via BVM while calling for ALS assist and an EMS supervisor
In possible neck injuries what is NOT the proper way to open an airway
Head Tilt chin lift
Dosage Route and Max dosage for Nitro
.4mg
Sublingual
Max dose of .12mg (3) tablets
Securing the airway:
Name ways and procedures for securing an airway as an EMT
NPA
OPA
I-Gel
Bonus:
If you are unable to secure the airway what should be the most appropriate step to securing the airway?
Treatment for burn injuries
assess airway for inhalation burns
reverse triage ABC in the event of lightning strikes
DO NOT bypass a trauma center to go to a burn center
Bonus:
What are the two burn Centers we will transport to?
You are on scene with a male patient who states he does not feel well. The ALS provider has obtained a 12 lead EKG and full set of vitals and states that the patient is in a normal sinus rhythm and normal vitals with no abnormalities. Are you able to transport the pt. as a BLS provider
Yes
As long as the ALS provider has identified that the illness is not cardiac related and no ALS interventions need to be done
Make sure you document
True or false:
You can ventilate a person with an airway obstruction
False:
Make attempts to remove the obstruction before ventilating
Dosage and Route of Zofran
4mg (1) tablet
Orally
Spinal Motion Restriction Indications
Acute ALOC
Midline neck or back pain
Numbness or motor weakness
Deformity of the spine
Distracting injury
What patients are high risk for sepsis?
Presence of a catheter
Malignancy
Use of immunosuppressant medications
Immunocompromised patients
You have a pregnant female patient who is nearing her due date, while on scene patient advises her water has broke and that she "feels" the baby coming. Can you deliver the baby?
Yes, as long as...
it appears to be a noncomplicated birth
Breech and Nuchal Cord deliveries can be performed by the BLS provider but ALS should be en route
Bonus:
What are not a deliverable births?