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The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressures is​ called
What is pulse pressure
100
As an​ EMT, your initial evaluation of the scene is called​ the
What is scene​ size-up
100
The FIRST step in the primary assessment of the patient​ involves
What is forming the general impression
100
What is the definition of medication?
What is A drug or other substance that used as a remedy for illness
100
shock is defined as
What is inadequate tissue perfusion
200
The use of accessory muscles in the​ neck, chest, or abdomen to breathe and nasal flaring is indicative​ of
What is labored respirations
200
Upon the arrival at any scene by the​ EMT, safety and control issues of the scene​ size-up begin with the EMT taking what step​ first?
What is BSI Precautions
200
A large puncture wound or laceration to the neck must be immediately sealed with an occlusive dressing to​ prevent
What is an air embolus
200
The study of drugs is​ called
What is Pharmacology
200
What conditions would lead to a drop in preload to the heart and subsequent​ shock?
What is Inadequate blood volume
300
The amount of pressure that is exerted on the arteries when the left ventricle contracts is called​ the
What is systolic blood pressure
300
Where do you properly hold a flashlight?
What is out and to the side of your body
300
What is an abnormal airway sound on an unconscious patient?
What is Stridor
300
The most common uses for a drug are called its
What is indications
300
What is the sign called when a patient grabs their chest?
What is the levine sign
400
A reliable indicator of perfusion in children less than six years of age​ is
What is capillary refill
400
Who makes the scene safe for EMS?
What is police department
400
What would be considered a significant mechanism of injury for an​ infant?
What is A fall greater than 10 feet
400
Situations in which the drug should not be administered because of potential harm
What is contraindications
400
Following cardiac​ arrest, cardiac muscle cells begin to die off during what phase of​ arrest?
What is Metabolic phase
500
When your patient tells you he had a heart valve replaced two years​ ago. Where would this go in the SAMPLE history
What is pertinent past medical history
500
What precautions should you take when you walk into the home of a patient with TB
What is Gloves, eye wear, and a N-95 mask or HEPA respirator
500
What is the order in which you should perform a secondary assessment for a stable trauma patient who is​ responsive?
What is Modified secondary​ assessment, baseline​ vitals, history
500
Name the medications and their dosages
What is Oxygen-100%, Activated Charcoal-1g/kg, Aspirin-81mg x 4, Metered dose inhaler-90mcg-2.5mg, Epi-.3mg, Nitroglycerin-.4mg, Oral glucose-15g
500
What is the underlying pathology that causes myocardial cell death in a patient who is in cardiac​ arrest?
What is Lack of oxygen and glucose