Airway
Signs of Respiratory failure.
Bradycardia, Unresponsive and Diminished muscle tone
how much oxygen should be administered during CPR?
As much as possible
Best description of Abdominal evisceration
Protruding organs
What step should be taken to prepare patient for air transport?
Strap down all sheets and blankets.
What action to be taken if 16 YOA tells you she has been sexually assaulted.
Notify ER and fill out required paper work
What Equipment is used to clear oral secretions?
What is Suction unit?
MOST important role EMT plays in a cardiac arrest event?
Early Defibrilation
What type of fracture from a high velocity projectile
Comminuted
assure vehicle is ready to go
MOST valuable reason to check AED at beginning of shift.
to inventory parts and inspect equipment.
What sign is as important as Resp. rate?
What is Depth of breathing?
Infants in cardiac arrest are usually in arrest as a result of?
Complications from breathing problems
Primary reason to splint broken extremity
To minimize further injury
Classic sign of child abuse.
Babysitter biting child's arm and hands after being bitten.
Purpose of checking vitals every 5 minutes of a patient with head injury
Evaluate any signs of increasing cranial pressure
What is primary benefit of a metered dose inhaler?
Provides Immediate bronchodilation
Primary reason we give nitro?
Potent Vasodilator properties.
Why is it important for EMT to check if trauma patient has allergies?
He may lose consciousness
Best location for command post?
Close to scene but outside area of operation.
When 2 bones pull out of a joint it is called?
Dislocation
Ventilate with supplemental oxygen
Cardiac arrest in infants is usually caused by?
Respiratory Compromise
Brain bruised from trauma is called what?
Contusion
What would be classified as an MCI?
10 injured people and only 3 ambulances
Which thoracic injury is associated with paradoxical movement.
Flail Chest