Vitals
How often should vitals be taken for a non-traumatic patient?
q10min
What is the correct route of administration for Afrin
Nasal
You notice bruising/discoloring around a patient's ears. What is this called?
Battle signs
What is a positional treatment for low blood pressure?
Elevate the legs
What is the medical term for low blood pressure?
Hypotension
What SpO2 adjustment is considered "normal" in Denver? (Hint, its a range)
94-96%
What is the adult dose for an epinephrine auto-injector?
0.3mg
The "tripod" position refers to a patient who is experiencing what?
Difficulty breathing
What is the treatment for a snake bite in the pre-hospital setting?
Immobilization
What suffix indicates "inflammation"?
-itis
What will affect a pulse ox measure?
Nail polish or fake nails
What is the correct liters per minute (LPM) rate for a simple face mask, when administering O2? (Hint, its a range)
6-10 LPM
In a suspected head injury, a unilateral dilated pupil on the RIGHT is further suspect of
An ipsilateral expanding hematoma
What are the six "rights" in administering medication?
Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation
What is the medical term for fast heart rate?
Tachycardia
What temperature is appropriate to transport a patient with suspected heat stroke?
<102 F
How often should you administer a dose of epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis?
q5-10min
Paradoxical motion of the chest is called
Flail chest
An AED shocks to restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of: (Will accept one of two answers)
ventricular fibrillation (v-fib) and Pulseless ventricular tachycardia (v-tach)
What is the term for a blood clot that travels through the bloodstream and blocks an artery?
Embolism
What is the gold standard method of taking temperature?
Rectal thermometry
What is the definitive treatment for rhabdomyolysis?
Aggressive intravenous fluids (to flush out myoglobin)
In a tension pneumothorax, a tracheal deviation is a late sign that occurs. If the trachea is notably deviated to the right, what side should you suspect the tension pneumo?
LEFT (because of the buildup of air in the pleural space on one side pushing on the mediastinum)
A patient presents with a right sided spontaneous pneumothorax and would like to lay down. What is the best position for them to lay?
On the side of collapse
What does DCAP-BLS stand for?
Deformities
Contusions
Abrasions
Punctures
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling