I Think It's Very Vital
What is the acronym we use for the essential vital signs?
CPRGLOBES
This is considered the dividing line between the upper and lower respiratory tract
Larynx
This is a legal act that protects confidential patient information.
HIPPA
If the patient is having a medical issue, rather than a trauma, you would have to assess the patient's... (abbreviation)
NOI (Nature of Illness)
This kind of shock is caused by toxins released from an infection in the blood, causing damage to the vessels and leaking.
Septic Shock
120/80 mmHg
What is the most superior division of the pharynx?
Nasopharynx
What needs to be present for a valid DNR order?
Patient's Signature, Physicians' Signature
At least every 15 minutes.
What is another name for Shock?
Hypoperfusion
What is a normal range for adult heart rate?
Which side of the heart pumps blood to the PULMONARY circuit?
Right Side
Describe three important considerations in suctioning a patient.
Do not suction further than you can see, suction on the way out, no more than 3 seconds at a time.
These three things are critical to assess after examining the scene for life threatening bleeding and after considering C-Spine
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
In cardiogenic shock, your cardiac output is compromised, leading to a lack of perfusion. How do you calculate cardiac output?
Cardiac Output (CO) = Heart Rate (HR) x Stroke Volume (SV)
What is the normal blood glucose range for an adult?
70-100 mg/dL
This is the site of external respiration in the lungs. They are found at the ends of bronchioles and are surrounded by a thick net of capillaries.
Alveoli
As an EMT basic, list the medications that you are only allowed to ASSIST in administering.
Rescue Inhaler, EpiPen
If the patient gave the response that "The pain has been getting worse over the last few days" what part of the OPQRST pneumonic are they addressing?
O (onset)
What type of shock is considered a Warm Shock?
Distributive Shock
What is the normal respiratory rate for a CHILD?
Someone is experiencing heart failure and it is causing fluid build up in the lungs. Which side of the heart is failing?
Left Side
This law protects bystanders acting within their scope of practice to act in an emergency situation without fear of liability.
The Good Samaritan Act
The most important purpose of the primary assessment is this
Assess and treat immediate life threats
What vital signs would you expect from someone in neurogenic shock? (2)
low blood pressure, slow heart rate