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What is the does of Epi 1:1,000 in Anaphylaxis
Epi 0.3 mg IM
After returning to the station, what must the crew do in order to prepare for the next call
What is Clean the ambulance interior and exterior and restock supplies
what is the most commonly used triage system
What is START
What is a Hare Traction used for?
Possible femur fracture
Do all patients with neck pain need a cervical collar applied?
Yes
How much fuel must be in the vehicle at all times?
Three quarters of a tank
When should an MCI be put into effect?
When minimal responders are overwhelmed with the number and severity of patients
What does KVO mean when discussing IV flow rates
Keep Vein Open
What do we do to prevent the crashed vehicle from moving
Stabilize the vehicle
Which of the following is important safety equipment that should be available in all vehicles?
What is a Reflective Vest
What is the maximum liters per minute that can be used with the nasal cannula?
6 liters per minute
What is the purpose of using a tarp or tent system in a large scale MCI
Allows for holding and treating patients based on acuity until transport units are available to move them off the scene.
What is the easiest way to gain access to a victim trapped in a vehicle?
What is try opening a door to see if it will open.
What is the role of the safety officer on an extrication scene?
To ensure the crew members and the patient are not further injured, to establish a safe scene
Where should you park an emergency ambulance at a collision scene.
On the back side of the accident scene, so the doors now face the accident.
In a cardiac arrest, checking the blood sugar is not necessary
Incorrect, the cells function better with a normal blood sugar level
What is the purpose of extrication?
To remove the vehicle from around the patient.
How many staff members must have hands on the stretcher during movement?
Stretcher manufacturer requires two staff member load, unload and operate the stretcher.
What should be quickly assessed on all MCI patients during primary Triage?
What is respiration(breathing), mental status, perfusion (blood flow)
How long is allowed in the NREMT skills testing to start a patent IV access
6 minutes or three sticks attempts is the maximum allowable during NREMT testing