PCR
True or False: you can take notes on either PCR paper or a notepad if both are available.
FALSE.
Notepads are no longer allowed. Notes need to be done on PCR paper in case paramedics or other health care professionals ask for a copy.
What is it called when naloxone fights to bond with opioid receptors in central nervous system.
Opioid competitive antagonist
List all the requirements for ECSpeRT Uniform (6 +1 optional).
- Issued red ECSpeRT shirt or black SJA shirt
- Black cargo or black dress pants or Tactical pants (MFR only)
- Long black socks. No ankle socks
- Wrist watch
- Black belt without any offensive belt buckles
- Black closed-toe shoes with no visible logos and no heel
- Long black, white, or red sleeved shirts under uniform
Who is George?
Advanced CPR Mannequin
What is the dosage of insulin that ECSpeRT would provide to a diabetic patient with a BGL of 10mmol?
Trick Question. Administering insulin is not within our scope of practice or policy.
If the call required EMS. What must you do in addition to PCR?
Call Unit Chief or leave a voicemail according to the set guidelines.
What's the difference between the pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein?
The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for gas exchange. The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart for circulation to the rest of the body.
Which non-ECSpeRT members are allowed to be in the office?
Patients
Campus Safety
Paramedics
Who is your DTO (Divisional Training Officer)?
Abeer Ansari
Difference between Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia, how ECSpeRT treat these emergencies, and why.
Hyperglycemia - too much sugar in blood
Hypoglycemia - not enough sugar in blood
Give glucose for both. You can't tell difference between the two
If you need to make edit/amendments to the Incident Report (email), what do you do?
REPLY ALL and send the WHOLE Incident Report again, highlight the edited portion. Do not resend in a new email chain (new email vs reply).
What receptors does EPINEPHrine act on?
EPINEPHrine acts on alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors. Alpha-adrenergic activity produces vasoconstriction and reduces vascular permeability; beta-adrenergic activity results in bronchial smooth muscle relaxation, increased heart rate, and increased force of cardiac contractility. EPINEPHrine also inhibits histamine release.
Where is the general ECSpeRT office key located?
Stairwell adjacent to the office door within an electronically controlled and monitored lock. Usually only MFR has access.
What does the office have that you can do for fun?
Board games, read a book from the library shelf, basketball, ping pong
Optional: eat snacks, drink coffee/tea
List everything you don't cross out in physical PCR first page (4).
- Event
- Name, Age
- Address
- Pupil Gauge
List all the types of kits we have for OnCall, Overnight, and Event.
Statpacks (trauma and oxygen), Backpacks (trauma and oxygen), Auxiliary Kits (trauma and oxygen), 2 AED Backpacks, Environment Bag, Multiple Casualty Kit
Difference between DNO and CNO. Give example of each.
DNO: Did not obtain. You did not obtain something - you may have forgotten or prioritised something else. Ex. you are writing your PCR and see that you don’t have SPO2 for your second set of vitals.
CNO: Could not obtain. You were physically unable to obtain something. Ex. Pt. is unresponsive.
What proteins do opioids activate?
What receptors do opioids bind to, and where are the receptors located?
Opioid receptors:
G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR)
What is ECSpeRT's Number and which room are we located in?
(905) 569 - 4925
Student Center Room 205