OPQRST
In the mnemonic OPQRST, the "P" stands for:
WHAT IS PROVOCATION
The pressure exerted against the walls of the arteries when the left ventricle contracts is called:
WHAT IS SYSTOLIC
THE LETTER "A" IN AVPU STANDS FOR
WHAT IS ALERT
The EMT may assist a patient in taking this medicine
Hint ( the only one you have to contact medical control for
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If your patient has excessive gastric distention due to PPV, what piece of equipment is MOST important to have readily available?
WHAT IS THE SUCTION UNIT
In the mnemonic OPQRST, the "O" stands for:
WHAT IS ONSET
As an EMT, you will be measuring breathing, pulse, skin, pupils, and blood pressure. The FIRST set of measurements you take is most commonly referred to as:
WHAT IS BASELINE
THE LETTER "V" IN AVPU STANDS FOR
VERBAL
Which of the following medications is administered by EMTs to treat a cardiac emergency?
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The proper technique of suctioning includes INSERTING THE TIP TO THE ?
WHAT IS THE BASE OF THE TOUNGE
In the mnemonic OPQRST, the "Q" stands for:
WHAT IS QUALITY
When taking a patient's pulse, the EMT will pay attention to:
WHAT IS PULSES ARE PRESENT , STRENGTH AND REGULARITY
THE LETTER "P" IN AVPU STANDS FOR
WHAT IS PAINFUL
As an EMT who is responsible for giving medications, you should know that pharmacology is the study of:
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During your primary assessment, you note blood in the patient's mouth and hear gurgling. You shouldNEXT:
WHAT IS SUCTION THE AIRWAY TO REMOVE SECRETIONS
In the mnemonic OPQRST, the "S" stands for:
WHAT IS SEVERITY
Why is more than one set of vital signs assessed on a patient?
WHAT IS TO SEE THE TRENDS IN THE VITAL SIGNS
THE LETTER "U" IN AVPU STANDS FOR
WHAT IS UNRESPONSIVE
Contraindications to the use of oral glucose in a patient with altered mental status and a history ofmedication-controlled diabetes include:
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If you hear a gurgling sound when you are assessing the airway or during artificial ventilation, youshould:
WHAT IS SUCTION
In the mnemonic OPQRST, the "T" stands for:
WHAT IS TIME
Vital signs of an unstable patient should be reassessed and recorded:
WHAT IS EVERY 5 MINUTES
WHAT DOES A.M.S. STAND FOR
WHAT IS ALTERED MENTAL STATUS
Which of the following is the appropriate route for sublingual nitroglycerin administration by the EMT?
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You are called to a residence for a 19-year-old female who had a seizure and is now unresponsive with gurgling respirations. Which of the following devices should you utilize FIRST?
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