Medications
What is the primary indication for administering oral glucose?
Hypoglycemia (patient who can swallow and follow commands)
What medication reverses an opioid overdose?
Naloxone/Narcan
When was Five Quad established?
1973
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
What does MCI stand for?
Mass Casualty Incident
What is the EMT-administered medication used to treat hypoxia?
Oxygen
Alcohol is a CNS _____________ that slows reflexes, impairs coordination, and decreases consciousness
depressant
What is Guilderland EMS' territory (you must request them if the patient is at this location)?
Indigenous Quad and Athletic Fields
What is the term for the body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions?
Homeostasis
What is the assessment used to quickly tag patients?
RPM (Respirations, Pulse, Mental)
What is the primary contraindication for administering aspirin in the field?
Active bleeding or allergy
Stimulants such as cocaine or methamphetamine typically cause what vital sign changes (3)?
Tachycardia, hypertension, dilated pupils
Which rig has two trauma cabinets?
5282
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?
Gas exchange --> O₂ in, CO₂ out
You arrive on scene to a multi-patient MVA with your Crew Chief, Driver, and one attendant. Who assumes Incident Command until LT/Supervisor, AFD, or GEMS arrives?
Driver
What is one common side effect of albuterol?
Tachycardia
What are the two major findings that are most associated with opioid overdose?
What must be completed every overnight, every day shift, and at 0800 weekdays.
Rig Check
What type of joint allows the greatest range of motion in the body?
Ball-and-socket joint
What triage system is commonly used in the U.S. for MCIs?
START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment)
What route of administration has the fastest onset?
Intravenous (IV)
What lab or clinical sign might indicate chronic alcohol use?
Jaundice
Other than myself, who else is a Driver Trainer?
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
In START triage, what color tag is assigned to a patient who can walk but is confused or altered?
Yellow (delayed)