Vocab
The body system responsible for circulation
Cardiovascular
We give this to S.O.B. patients via non-rebreather
Oxygen
We check this on every altered mental status patient
Blood sugar
What do we do for every shock patient
Keep them warm
What is your absolute first priority as an EMT
Your own safety
How many "Rescue Apparatus" are in service with SCFD?
7
Severe allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
The only med BLS can give in a nebulizer
Albuterol
What is the FAST scale used for
Stroke assessment
What is the intervention for sucking chest wounds
Chest seal/occlusive dressing taped on 3 sides
Who is responsible for stocking the ambulance
The person who drove it and who they ask to help.
These are the type of ladder on 5116 when it is in type 1 configuration.
3 fly 22ft extension, 10ft straight side roof, 10ft folding attic.
The smallest part of the lung (bunches of grapes)
Alveoli
What drug will we not help give a Pt. with a diabetic emergency even if they or the family asks you?
Insulin
This is followed by a post-ictal phase
Seizures
Define flail segment
consecutive ribs broken in 2 or more places
What is 5&2 (Must have 1 drive and 1 EMT in the back)
How tall are 5116 and 5166
9'4, 9'6
The feeling of broken bones
Crepitus
A medication contraindication that stops us from giving nitro
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (E.D. drugs)
The 3 major signs of an opiate overdose
Altered mental status/diminished responsiveness, pinpoint pupils, depressed respirations
This is the radio cadence for ordering a medical helicopter?
Fortuna, Engine__, I would like to request an air ambulance to the ___ LZ/Airport for a _____ (justification), Sky is ____ winds are _____.
When is it appropriate to disregard traffic laws.
Never
The GPM for 5116, 5166, 5148 skid, 5147, SXS skid?
1250,1000,200,300,80
Helping a Pt. who doesn't want you to?
Battery
Medications given to elders for Afib that have significant implications for trauma calls
Blood thinners
Your differential diagnosis for a patient that is confused, febrile, hypotensive, and tachycardic
Sepsis
This is the kind of femur fracture you might see on a motorcycle accident, the device you might use to treat it, and what apparatus is it located on.
Bilateral, Sager Splint, 5147
When is it permitted to use sirens in 5171
On Shelter Cove Rd. or Directed to by Chief or Duty Officer
SCFD can bring this many gallons of tank water to a fire?
2,835 Gal
BP cuff
Sphygmomanometer
This is the time we can flow a Size M O2 tank found on 5171?
3200l /15lpm = 213/60 = 3.5hrs (industry safe standard around 3)
BLS BVM rates for adult, children/infants.
adult 1 breath every 5-6 seconds, children 3-5 seconds, infants 1-3 seconds.
These are the 6 different helicopters companies/agencies we can use to transport our patients.
Reach/Cal Ore/Cal Star, Cal Fire, Coast Guard, CHP, PHI, CA Nat Guard.
Who has the ultimate responsibility for Pt. care on any emergency incident?
Highest level of on duty valid emergency medical license, then rank, then seniority.
Rounding to the nearest thousand this is how much all of our apparatus cost combined?
$1,587,000
5116:$325,000
5166:$330,000
5147:$200,000
5148:$100,000
5146:$70,000
5100: $60,000
5171: $315,000
Ski 1: $30,000
Ski 2: Free ($12,000)
SXS: $20,000
Quad 1: $10,000
Boat 1: Free (msrp $80,000)
Boat 2: used $8,000 (msrp $35,000)