CPR/ Airway Management
What is the proper method to open a patients airway with a suspected Cervical spine injury?
Jaw-thrust maneuver
What's the most common cause of Cardiac arrest in children?
Respiratory Failure
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
What is the maximum single adult dose of epinephrine via auto-injector for anaphylaxis?
0.3 mg
What is the main point of splinting a suspected fracture?
To immobilize the bone and prevent further injury/increased pain levels
Scene is safe. What is the first thing to check before initiating CPR?
Responsiveness
Patient presents in active labor, the umbilical chord is present prior to the baby being delivered. What is this complication called?
What is the purpose of primary assessment?
To identify and treat life threats
What medication is used for opioid overdoses and what is the expected route used by EMTs?
Naloxone; administered intranasal
What is the first step to take prior to splinting a musculoskeletal injury?
Assess Pulse, Motor, Sensory
What is the compression rate per minute for an adult patient?
100 to 120 compressions per minute
When caring for a geriatric patient with altered mental status, what is one non-life-threatening cause you should consider?
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
When auscultating lung sounds on a patient you hear a high pitched, musical-like, whistling sound. What lung sound is this?
Wheezing
What are two expected side effects of albuterol?
Tachycardia and feeling shaky
What kind of fracture is a traction splint used on?
Closed, Mid-line Femur fracture
What is a complication of over-ventilation in patients and what may occur when this happens?
What positioning id recommended for a late-term pregnant woman experiencing hypotension?
Left recumbent position
What is the proper location to assess skin color in a darker skinned patient?
Mucous membranes, lips or nail beds
Why is Nitroglycerin contraindicated in patients with low blood pressure?
It can cause vasodilation and worsen hypotension
What kind of bandage is best to use for controlling bleeding for a deep laceration on a limb?
israeli bandage; pressure dressing
What does the presence of snoring respirations most likely indicate?
Partial airway obstruction, most likely the tongue
Why are burn injuries in pediatric patients more serious than adult patients?
You assess a patient with low blood pressure, cool clammy skin, and anxiety. What stage of shock are they in?
Compensated Shock
In our protocols, what health condition contraindicates the administration of albuterol in a patient that is wheezing?
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Soak a sterile gauze pad with sterile water/saline and cover exposed organs.