Airway
12-20 respirations a minute
What is the adult respiratory rate
An AED will defibrillate these 2 rhythms
What is V-Fib and V-Tach
GTRD is an acronym for assessing what and stands for ________
ABD/ Gastro/ Guarding, Tenderness, Rigidity, Distension
GCS stands for ________ and ranges from _____ to ____
Glascow Coma Score - 3 to 15
APGAR stands for ________ and is taken at ___ and ___ mins
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respirations, 1 and 5
when someone suffers from COPD they often regulate based off of
What is hypoxic drive
The heart is broken up into these ______chambers consisting of these
The left and right Atrium and ventricles
pt presents to you with diff. breathing, nausea, AMS and hot dry skin after being outside on a bright sunny day. what do you do?
o2 and Epi
pt was involved in a head on collision with a fixed object. you note spidering to the windshield. What is an injury you would want to identify?
Coup-contra-coup
What are the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia and when does it turn into Eclampsia
HTN, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, swelling in the hands and feet ---> seizures
Albuterol is the medication given for _______
the dosage given for the average adult is________
Wheezing, bronchoconstriction, asthma
2.5mg in 3mL
ACS is a common cardiac emergency and stands for ___________. The most common signs and symptoms consist of
Acute Coronary syndrome / CP, SOB, left arm pain
pt presents to you with tachypnea, AMS, hot and dry skin. vitals 152/90 p 110 R 44 SP02 90%RA, POC 420. This pt is most likely experiencing?
DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
what are names of the two types of posturing called and which one is more severe?
Decorticate and Decerebrate (more severe)
pediatric airways resemble this auto tool
What is a Funnel?
Pulmonary edema and edema of the lower extremities is often associated with this condition
Congestive Heart Failure (or CHF)
You arrive to a pt with CP and SOB. They tell you that their prescribed medications are Metoprolol, Cetrezine, Nitro, ProAir. Vitals 98/42, p 126 R24 spo2 93%RA. Treatment should consist of
oxygen and ASA
Meningitis is often associated with these symptoms
Fever, Stiff neck, lethargy and AMS
When initially assessing a trauma pt, what are the first four assessments to be performed and in what order?
XABC
22yof pt complains of profuse vaginal bleeding as well as lower abd pain. pt denies any hx. this pt is most likely suffering from
Ectopic pregnancy
The airway is split into two categories: the upper airway and Lower airway. Each consisting of
Nasal passage, oropharynx, Pharynx, Larynx
Trachea, carina, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
pt presents to you with a CC of acute onset of dizziness, loss of coordination and Dysarthria. These symptoms indicate
CVA (posterior)
You are called to the scene of an AMS pt presenting with a blank stare, aphasia and incontinence. pt is suffering from
An absent seizure
what maneuver would you perform on a pt who presents to you with bleeding from the nose and is missing the lower portion of their jaw to maintain an open and patent airway?
suction and NRB @ 10-15lpm of o2
What should you do if you note your pregnant to have a prolapse cord but your pt is not in active labor?
Cover the cord with a moist sterile dressing