I can't breathe
The moment the heart stops beating, and respirations stop, a patient is referred to as __________.
Clinically dead
Name 2 pulse points - MUST USE MEDICAL TERM
Carotid, Brachial, Radial, Femoral, Pedal
All of the following are forms of communication EXCEPT:
nonverbal, written, empathy, visual
Empathy
The right way to correct an error on documentation is to_____________.
Cross out with a single line and initial.
Name the 4 body cavities and 1 organ that is in that cavity.
Cranial, Thoracic, Abdominal, Pelvic
Name 3 of the progressive stages when a patient experiences difficulty breathing.
Respiratory - Compromise, Distress, Failure, Arrest
What is the normal pulse range for an adult?
60-100
When you first position the BVM mask on a patient, the bottom of the mask should rest________.
Between the patients lower lip and chin
When preparing to move a patient you and your partner should first agree on the type of move and second decide who will ____________.
Be at the head and at the foot.
How many bones are in the human body and how many bones are in an infant
206 bones in an adult and 300 in an infant
Which of the following is recommended for opening the airway of a patient with possible spine injury?
Jaw-thrust maneuver
Name 2 ways you can determine profusion has been compromised.
Skin Signs - Cyanotic
Cap Refill is longer
O2 Sats are low
Before treating a patient, you should first __________.
Obtain consent
If your patient vomits, your next move should be to _______.
Place them in the recovery position.
There are 9 different body systems. Name 4 of them.
1. Respiratory - Lungs 2. Circulatory - Heart 3. Skeletal - Bones 4. Musculoskeletal - Muscles 5. Nervous - Brain 6. Digestive - Stomach 7. Reproductive – Ovaries/Testicles 8. Urinary-Bladder 9. Integumentary-Skin
If your patient complains of difficulty breathing, name 3 things you should assess?
Lung sounds, respirations, cap refill, O2 Sats
Demonstrate how to obtain lung sounds.
Scope placement
When taking a blood pressure you should first _________.
Find the brachial pulse.
The most frequent cause of failure to achieve chest rise and fall when delivering BVM ventilations is ______
An improper seal between the patients face and the mask.
Name the 5 most common positions used when working with a patient.
Prone, Supine, Recovery, Trendelenburg, Semi-fowlers
What purpose does the epiglottis serve?
To prevent food and fluids from entering the trachea and into the lungs.
Vomiting
Before administering painful stimuli, you must first make sure your patient is _____________.
Unresponsive
What are two ways to verify if your patient is unresponsive?
Sternum rub and the bottom of the feet
Name the 4 routes of exposure
Inhalation, Absorbtion, Injection and Ingestion