Acronyms
Pharmacology
Medical Terminology
Respiratory
Equipment
100
acyonym used to assess pain
What is Dolor
100
the drug given to reverse a narcotic overdose
What is Naloxone
100
Nearer to or at the front of the body
What is Anterior
100
The body's immediate response to severe hypoxia is
What is Tachycardia
100
Used for defribrillation
What is MRX or AED
200
The N in Ethane represents what
What is Number of Patients
200
Administered where a patient has a altered conscious state and is unable to safely self administer oral Glucose
What is Glucagon
200
Towards the surface of the body
What is Superficial
200
The tube that carries air to the lungs is called the
What is the Trachea.
200
The slide sheet has a SWL of this
What is 180kg
300
ACAP
What is Australian College of Ambulance Professionals
300
This is a short acting anaesthetic agent
What is Penthrane
300
Pertaining to the armpit
What is Axillary
300
The normal respiratory rate for an infant
What is 30-60 breaths per minute
300
Can be used for spinal immobilisation and transportation of a patient
What is the VAC MAT
400
When giving a handover we use this acronym
What is ISBAR
400
The medication for a person suffering from severe anaphylaxis with hypotension, severe bronchospasm and angioedema is
What is Adrenaline.
400
Lying horizontally with face down
What is Prone
400
The term wheezing typically refers to which type of airway obstruction ?
What is the Lower airway
400
Can be used to aid with the transport of Mental Health Patients
What is the Posy Net
500
This is a useful acronym for assessing an unconscious patient
What is AEIOUTIPS
500
this drug is administered 100 micrograms/kg IM to a maximum of 10mg
What is Midazolam
500
Position in which the head is low and the body and legs on an incline
What is Trendelenburg
500
When assessing for adequate breathing in a patient it is standard practice to look for
What is Rate, Rhythm, Quality
500
Originally designed for use in the field by the American Armed Forces
What is the CT6
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