This element is the first drug to be administered to a pt. c/o chest pain
What is oxygen
100
The average respiratory rate for an adult
What is 12-20
* Newborns: Average 44 breaths per minute
* Infants: 20–40 breaths per minute
* Preschool children: 20–30 breaths per minute
* Older children: 16–25 breaths per minute
* Adults: 12–20 breaths per minute
* Adults during strenuous exercise 35–45 breaths per minute
* Athletes' peak 60–70 breaths per minute[6]
100
The recommended rate of ventilations for an adult suffering cardiac arrest
What is 10-12 / minute
100
Human organ responsible for altered mental status
What is the brain
100
The most common trigger of anaphylaxis in children
What are food allergies
200
These three associated symptoms are consistent with Acute Coronary Syndrome
What are: sweating, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath,dizziness,palapations,cough,fever,wheezing,ankle swelling.
200
The preferred maximum amount of time to perform suctioning on a pt, per attempt
What is 5 seconds
200
In adult 2-person CPR, the rate of compressions and ratio of breaths to compression
What is at least 100 compressions/minute, 30:2
200
EMT-B treatment for altered mental status
What is:
Establish an airway, maintain as indicated, suction as needed; assist ventilations as indicated.
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Transport the patient in the coma/recovery position (if trauma is suspected, transport supine with cervical collar and backboard).
200
The two indications an EMT-B needs before requesting orders for use of pt. auto-injector epinephrine device.
What are:
1.unconsciousness and a weak pulse, with a known history of allergy and suspected or confirmed exposure to allergen
2. marked respiratory distress with a history of allergy
300
A condition that presents chest pressure or pain that goes away after rest
What is angina
300
Apart from the thoracic or abdominal cavity, three signs that could signify difficulty breathing
What is
Skin color
Evidence of a bite or sting
Hives or a rash present
Trachea location
Subcutaneous emphysema
Distended veins
Peripheral edema
300
The minimum age adult size AED pad can be placed on a child
What is 1 year old.
When an EMS provider encounters a child older than 1 year, the provider should apply an AED to the patient’s
chest and shock the patient as advised. If a pediatric adapter and pads are available, the provider should use them, but they are not required.
300
Blood glucose level which indicates administration of D50 for pt with altered mental status
What is <80
300
In addition to an apparent exposure to an allergen, these signs/symptoms can signify anaphylaxis.
What are:
severe respiratory distress
airway compromise/impending airway compromise
wheezing
swelling of the lips/tongue,
throat tightness
signs of shock (including systolic BP <90).
400
The administration of Nitroglycerin is contraindicated if male-enhancement drugs have been taken within this amount of time
What is 48 hours
400
The two principal signs/symptoms that may warrant the administration of albuterol
What are difficulty breathing and audible or ausculated wheezes
400
The three indications of immediate transport with a pt suffering a cardiac arrest
What are:
Three shocks (at any time during treatment)
Three consecutive "No Shock"
Pt regains pulse
400
These three signs make up the opiate triad?
What are coma, pin-point pupils, and respiratory depression
400
Using a hard edge card (credit card, id badge) can be useful when performing this treatment
What is remove any visible stinger material
500
After orders have been given my medical control, the correct dosage and route of Nitroglycerine given to pt c/o chest pain
What is .4 mg, sub-lingual
500
These three drugs are used by VARS for difficulty breathing
What are oxygen, albuterol, epinephrine
500
The 6 signs that contraindicate resuscitation
What are:
Decapitation
Incineration
Rigor mortis (stiffening) in multiple joints
Lividity (discoloration) found at the lowest points of the body.
Decompostion
On-line medical control
500
Adult and child dosage of naloxone given for narcotic overdose
What are up to 2mg (titrated for effect) and 0.01 mg/kg
500
The correct dosages of epinephrine for adults and children
What are:
adults 1:1000 epinephrine 0.3 cc - 0.5 cc SQ
children 1:1000 epinephrine 0.01 cc/kg to a maximum dose of 0.4 cc SQ.