Drugs
Aspirin 325mg
A direct lightning strike may result in this burn pattern
fern burn
Cushings triad; increasing ICP
TQ is best applied how many inches above a life threatening bleed?
2-3"
Pelvic binder, whether commercial or improvised, should be placed over this anatomical marker
Greater trochanter
Dose of epinephrine for an adult in anaphylaxis
0.3mg (or 0.3mL) of 1:1000 epi
Heat pack placement in a hypowrap includes the following 3 locations:
armpit, chest, and back
Anxiousness may be the only sign of this life threatening emergency
Miochardial infarction (MI)
How long do you cool a burn with clean, cool water?
30 minutes
scope of practice
This medication can keep HR low
Betablockers -lol
What are the key markers the distinguish mild from moderate hypothermia?
Diminished LOR, shivering vs violent/uncontrolled shivering--->no shivering
S/Sx of FPE include
severe coughing, tightness in the chest, rales, SOB, low BP
Greater trochanters
Tx for hyperglycemia includes
ABCs, drink water, EVAC!
This medication can reduce inflammation and pain in the bladder, which may reduce pain during urination, and thus promote hydration to flush out the bacteria if you suspect a bladder infection. May turn urine bright orange/red
AZO
When should CPR be stopped for an avalanche burial victim who was buried for 97minutes, does not have a snow plug, and does not have signs of life?
CPR should be continued until definitive care, mechanical CPR device, or helicopter transport in 5' on, 5' off intervals
____ distinguishes a severe from a mild asthma attack (anwser must include at least 3 symptoms)
HR above 120
RR above 30
resp. distress
wheezing on inspiration and exhalation
breathing with accessory muscles
speaks in 1-2 words at a time
cyanotic
lethargic and may become exhausted
If a patient suffers burns to the following parts of their body, what is the TBSA of the burn: full back, half of chest/torso, and one full arm
36%
If a patient is not breathing and you provide rescue breaths at a rate of 1 breath every 6 seconds, what is the patient's respiratory rate
10 breaths/minute
Can be used to PREVENT UTIs
Vitamin C, D-mannose and Cranberry
A bite from this critter can cause abdominal and back cramping and can be fatal in children
Black Widow
A diabetic patient experiencing a sudden onset illness will dump _____ into the bloodstream, resulting in _____glycemia
glycogen; hyperglycemia
A friend lands on their back after a skiing cliff jump gone wrong. You recognize the mechanism for a spinal injury. After a primary and full secondary assessment, you determine that your friend meets all of the FSA eligibility criteria. Upon examination, you find tenderness and bruising at T7. No other remarkable findings. What is their classification for spinal cord injury?
Low risk
What are Casey's, Katie's, and Connor's dog's names?
Rusty, Pickles, Pepper