Signs and Symptoms
Jaundice.
What is an indicator of hepatitis/liver disease?
A "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) is a written order from a physician and only needs to be signed by the physician, not the patient.
What is False?
BSI
Body Substance Isolation
4 signs of shock.
What are cold/clammy skin, diaphoresis, altered mental status, nausea/vomiting?
Bright red, spurting blood.
What is arterial bleeding?
Paleness.
What is an indicator of shock?
If an ill person refuses care, even though they need help, you always need to provide care.
What is False?
Falls from ladders, bent steering wheels, knife laying next to a patient.
What are mechanisms of injury?
The last vital sign to change in response to shock.
What is the blood pressure?
Moist dressing and complete occlusive dressing.
What is the recommended bandaging for an evisceration?
Blueness.
What is an indicator of cyanosis?
One of the challenges with a pain assessment is that hte measure is subjective, based on the patient's past experiences and emotional status.
What is True?
BLS cre needs ALS support, or there are more patients than providers.
When/Why do you call for additional resources?
What is anaphylactic shock?
Bleeding between the arachnoid mater and the dura mater.
What is a subdural hematoma?
Pink, frothy sputum.
What is an indicator of pulmonary edema?
You should assess circulation over the brachial pulse when evaluating a responsive adult.
What is False?
Your first scene priority.
What is scene safety?
Type of shock caused by loss of blood volume.
What is hemorrhagic shock?
Type of burn that might effect the heart rhythm of a patient.
What is an electrical burn?
Rusty/green mucous.
What is an indicator of pneumonia?
Commotio cordis (heart concussion) is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
What is True?
Established around a vehicle accident.
What is a danger zone?
The first stage of shock where the body adjusts heart rate, breathing and blood pressure to maintain normal function.
What is compensatory shock?
The process used to determine the priority of patient treatments based on the severity of their condition.
What is triage?