Human Anatomy
What are the 4 chambers of the heart?
- Right atrium
- Left atrium
- Right ventricle
- Left ventricle
Aspirate/Aspiration
To inhale or suck in to
Typically refers to foreign substance(s) entering the trachea & lungs
What type of suction tip is always pre-placed on both the mounted & portable suctioning units?
Yaunkauer Tip
Describe 'patent'
What do you ALWAYS assess prior to back boarding a trauma patient?
PMS
(Pulse Motor Sensory)
What is the mandible?
The jaw bone
Pedal
Pertaining to the foot
Where could you find Glucagon on a CFD medic truck?
Inside the "med bag" of the ALS bag
How long should you check for capillary refill?
Less than two seconds
What does TBI stand for & indicators for said medical emergency?
Traumatic Brain Injury
- Unequal pupils
- Irregular respiratory rate & pattern
- Amnesia
- LOC
What is the scapula?
Shoulder Blade
Gait
The way a person walks or manner of walking
Staggering, swaying, etc.
Describe how a Broselow Tape works
Used when treating a pediatric patient that needs a weight-based medication administered.
Measure patient from head-to-toe w/ Broselow Tape & it will give you an approximated weight for the patient.
Describe 'rhonci'
Lung sounds typically auscultated when a patient's lungs (in the larger airways) are filled with fluid.
Usually heard with COPD or CHF patients & described as "snoring" or a low-pitched, rattling sound.What is the most vulnerable portion of the spine?
Cervical Spine
In what abdominal quadrant is the appendix?
Lower right quadrant
Urticaria
Hives - Raised, bump-like abnormalities on the skin that are irritated & itchy.
Typically indicate an allergic reaction
What gauges of IVs are on the trucks & the color to correlate?
24g: yellow
22g: blue
20g: pink
18g: green
16g: grey
10g: orange (decompression)
What is the difference between head-tilt-chin-lift & a jaw thrust to manually open an airway?
Jaw thrust is typically designated for trauma patients so that EMS does not have to move patient's neck. This lowers the risk for possibly injuring spinal cord further if patient was already injured.
When immobilizing a patient on a back board, which part of the body is secured last?
The head/neck
Where does the gas exchange between oxygen & carbon dioxide take place in the body?
Alveoli
Ischemia
The lack of adequate perfusion of oxygenated blood to tissue
List three medications that are in bags on the CFD ambulances:
- Sodium Chloride
- Dopamine
- Lactated Ringer's
- D10
- D5
What type of medical emergency is your patient experiencing if they are found with Kussmaul breathing?
DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
Typically deep, rapid, & labored breaths as the patient unknowingly attempts to rid their body of excess ketones.
How do you treat shock as an EMT?
- Place O2 on patient
- Keep patient warm
- Monitor BP & vitals closely