Patient Exams
ABC stands for?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert Verbal Pain Unresponsive
What is the compression / ventilation ratio for CPR on Adults
30 compressions 2 breaths
Medication given for hypoglycemia
Oral Glucose
Part of the patient assessment when head to toe and skin assessment are done.
Secondary Assesment
Device used to control bleeding after applying pressure and bandage.
Tourniquet
Compression depth for adults
2 inches
Medication given for myocardial infarction (MI)
Asprin
How often are vitals taken on a critical patient?
Every 5 minutes
What is assessed before and after a splint is used?
Pulse Motor Sensation (PMS)
At what rate are compressions given?
100-120 compressions per minute
What is Epinephrine given for?
Anaphylaxis
Gloves, Eye Protection, Gown, Mask are all considered
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
A 2 year old has one leg and one arm fully burned.
What percentage of the body was burned?
22.5%
1st step if alone with a child who is unresponsive and not breathing.
Give 2 min of CPR before leaving to call 911
Medication given for opioid overdose
Narcan
When is the secondary assessment done?
After addressing immediate life threats
Why do full thickness burns result in very little pain?
The nerve endings have been destroyed
Contraindication for head tilt chin lift. What is it called?
Suspected spinal injury. Jaw Thrust
Contraindication for administering Aspirin
Allergy to aspirin or gastrointestinal bleed