Respiratory Care
Cardiac Care
Bleeding
Soft Tissue Injuries
Medications
100
Patient sign caused by the tongue obstructing the airway and treated by first tilting the head and lifting the chin. Abnormal breath sound.
What is snoring?
100
A general term used to describe specific signs and symptoms that indicate some type of emergency relating to the heart.
What is cardiac compromise?
100
The first step to caring for a bleeding patient.
What is put on gloves/proper BSI?
100
What is an abrasion?
100
Available in metered doses and used to treat asthma.
What is an inhaler?
200
The single best indicator of normal breathing
What is chest rise and fall?
200
A condition that develops when the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, causing a backup of blood and other fluids within the circulatory system. Impacts the superior and inferior vena cava.
What is congestive heart failure?
200
The condition that results when there is an inadequate supply of well-oxygenated blood to all body systems resulting in restlessness, anxiety, tachycardia, thirst, cold sensations, tachypnea, pale skin, and dilated or sluggish pupils.
What is shock?
200
What is a laceration?
200
Available in various forms, but EMRs may administer it sublingually when chest pain occurs if all conditions are met.
What is nitroglycerin (NTG)?
300
Normal response to not getting enough oxygen while carbon dioxide builds in the body.
What is respiratory distress?
300
Chest pain that radiates to the jaw, neck and left arm and lasts 2-5 minutes, but subsides with rest, stress reduction, oxygen or medication administration.
What is angina pectoris?
300
The proper placement of a tourniquet in relation to a bleeding wound.
What is 2-3 inches proximal?
300
Following the application of proper BSI, the very next step to treating any soft tissue injury.
What is expose the wound?
300
The required systolic blood pressure reading prior to administering nitroglycerin.
What is >100 mmHg?
400
Respiratory condition characterized by altered mental status, slow respiratory rate, and shallow tidal volume.
What is respiratory failure?
400
The area of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein.
What is the left atrium?
400
Typically caused by blunt force trauma. A medical emergency.
What is internal bleeding?
400
The most important consideration when caring for an eye injury.
What is not letting the eye move?
400
The most important vital sign used to determine effectiveness of an inhaler.
What is Spo2?
500
A condition affecting the lungs, characterized by narrowing of the air passages and wheezing.
What is asthma?
500
The most probable cardiac issue when a patient has chest pain following three doses of sublingual nitroglycerin and exhibits nausea and diaphoresis.
What is a myocardial infarction?
500
BSI - Primary assessment - Support of ABCs - Oxygen delivery - Secondary assessment - Care for shock - Patient reassurance - Transport
What is care/management of internal bleeding?
500
The most appropriate action to take when an object has impaled a victim's cheek and is obstructing the airway. This is the only time this action should be taken.
What is remove the object?
500
The time required before the next dose of nitroglycerin can be administered to a patient still reporting chest pain.
What is 5 minutes?