Medications
What kind of effect does Epinephrine have on the circulatory system and respiratory system?
Vasoconstriction and bronchodilation
What does the prefix Gastro mean?
Stomach
In what region of the abdomen would you find the appendix?
Lower Right
Below what SP02 reading, are we administering oxygen?
<92%
For a traumatic arrest patient, after how many cycles (with the AED) of CPR should the patient then be transported?
6 Cycles
What temperature does Nitrous Oxide begin to separate at?
-6 degrees Celsius
Define syncope
Fainting or passing out
How many vertebrae are in the Sacrum part in the spine?
4-fused vertebrae
Name 3 reasons as to why someone might have pale, cool, and clammy skin?
Hypothermia, Drug use, Shock, Low BP or low blood sugar levels, heat exhaustion
What does the F stand for in the acronym DRIEDF?
Frozen Solid
How many hours/mins should a patient wait before driving after been administered Methoxyflurane?
12 hours
True or False: The big toe is located on the lateral side of the foot.
False: Its located on the medial side of the foot; closer to the mid-line.
Daily Double: How many pairs of ribs are found in the human body?
12 pairs- 24 ribs
If your patient's blood sugar levels are below 3.9mmol/L; what might you want to do for the patient?
Check their blood sugar levels and provide them with some glucose in possible
What is the difference between Angina and Myocardial Infarction?
Angina: caused by reduced O2 supply to the heart muscle
Myocardial Infarction: caused by a obstruction of a coronary artery
What is the peak effect of ASA?
1-2 hours after administration
Onset: 5-30mins
Duration: 4-6 hours
Define Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
Where would you find the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
The neck, connects the temporal bone to the sternum and clavicle
At what blood pressure reading are you considered to have Hypertension?
140mmg/ 90mmg
What is this heart rhythm called?
Normal Sinus Rhythm
How many doses of Naloxone can you administer before needing to consult a physician?
Re-dosing every 5 mins as long as the patient remains indicated. (no need to consult with the physician)
What might the prefix Arthro mean?
Joint
Calcaneus is your heel bone, and you can splint it by using a SAM splint or a cascade splint
True of False: A heart rate of 110 bpm is normal for a toddler.
True: 80-130bpm is the normal heart rate range for a toddler
True or False: If a patient is less than 1 year old, are they contraindicated for the (NUCAM) Non-Urban Cardiac Arrest Management PEAK protocol
True: Indications to use the NUCAM protocol are
Patient has to be greater than 1yr old
Patient in cardiac arrest