🧠Airway & Breathing
This is the most basic airway maneuver used on unconscious patients
What is the head-tilt chin-lift?
The compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR
What is 30:2?
A term for a patient that calls 911 frequently, often for non-emergency issues
What is a "frequent flyer
warning device uses sound to alert traffic
What is a siren
This type of bleeding is bright red and spurting
What is arterial bleeding?
This condition results from low blood sugar.
What is hypoglycemia?
This airway adjunct is used on unconscious patients with no gag reflex
What is an OPA (oropharyngeal airway)?
This device analyzes heart rhythm and may deliver a shock.
What is an AED?
This term refers to a deceased patient
What is a Stiff?
The safest following distance for emergency vehicles is typically measured in this
What is seconds (time/distance)
"DAILY DOUBLE"
The first step in bleeding control
What is a cervical collar?
This medication is used for severe allergic reactions
What is epinephrine?
Normal adult respiratory rate range
What is 12–20 breaths per minute?
The correct depth of chest compressions in adults
What is at least 2 inches?
This slang term refers to a medic who wears excessive gear, unnecessary pouches, and acts like a tactical operator.
What is a Wacker
When approaching an intersection with lights and sirens, you should do this
What is come to a controlled stop/clear the intersection
This device is used to immobilize a suspected spinal injury.
What is a cervical collar?
FAST exam is used to assess for this condition
What is stroke?
This device delivers high-concentration oxygen with a reservoir bag
What is a non-rebreather mask?
First step when you find an unresponsive patient with no pulse
What is start CPR?
DAILY DOUBLE
A “bariatric burrito” or “tragic carpet” is slang for this piece of equipment used to move patients.
What is a Mega Mover?
The biggest risk when backing up the ambulance
What is hitting an unseen object/person
A patient with unequal pupils after a fall—this suggests what?
What is a possible head injury/increased ICP?
A patient with chest pain should be given this medication
What is aspirin?
A patient is breathing 8 times per minute and shallow—your priority intervention?
What is assist ventilations with a BVM?
After delivering a shock, what should you do immediately?
What is resume CPR?
A "Green Oyster" is a disgusting slang term for this
What is Lung Butter (or phlem/mucus)
What is the MOST dangerous part of emergency driving
What is intersections
Priority treatment for a sucking chest wound.
What is apply an occlusive dressing?
Sudden confusion, slurred speech, and one-sided weakness indicate what emergency?
What is a stroke