Who hearted?
This condition occurs when the coronary arteries are temporarily unable to supply adequate oxygen to the heart, causing chest pain.
What is angina pectoris?
This type of shock is caused by severe blood or fluid loss.
What is hypovolemic shock?
The minimum compression rate for adult CPR.
What is at least 100–120 per minute?
A whistling sound on exhalation commonly heard in asthma patients.
What are wheezes?
The first step of the primary assessment. (according to the skills sheets)
What is General impression
A classic sign of this cardiac emergency is “crushing” chest pain radiating to the left arm or jaw.
What is a myocardial infarction?
Warm, flushed skin is a common early sign of this type of shock caused by widespread vasodilation.
What is distributive (septic) shock?
The depth of chest compressions for an adult during CPR.
What is at least 2 inches (5 cm)?
This condition occurs when air enters the pleural space and lung collapse develops.
What is a pneumothorax?
AVPU is used to assess this.
What is the patient’s level of consciousness?
This abnormal heart rhythm produces no palpable pulse and requires immediate defibrillation.
What is ventricular fibrillation?
In anaphylactic shock, this medication is the first-line treatment.
What is epinephrine?
After the AED advises a shock, this is the next immediate action.
What is resume CPR starting with compressions?
Pink, frothy sputum is a classic sign of this respiratory emergency.
What is pulmonary edema?
The “P” in SAMPLE history stands for this.
What is past medical history?
Fluid backup into the lungs from left-sided heart failure causes this hallmark breathing sound.
What are crackles (rales)?
The three components of the “perfusion triangle” are the heart, blood vessels, and this.
What is blood (or circulating volume)?
This is the recommended ratio of compressions to ventilations for a single rescuer adult CPR.
What is 30:2?
A sudden onset of sharp, pleuritic chest pain and trouble breathing in a tall, thin male is often associated with this condition.
What is a spontaneous pneumothorax?
The normal range for an adult's respiratory rate.
What is 12–20 breaths per minute?
This life-threatening condition occurs when fluid accumulates in the pericardial sac, preventing the heart from refilling.
What is cardiac tamponade?
This type of shock occurs when a spinal cord injury causes a loss of sympathetic tone.
What is neurogenic shock?
his term describes a return of measurable blood circulation after cardiac arrest.
What is ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation)?
This life-threatening complication occurs when pressure builds in the pleural space, shifting the mediastinum.
What is a tension pneumothorax?
DCAP-BTLS is a mnemonic used during this part of the trauma assessment.
What is the physical exam (rapid trauma assessment)?