Respiratory
What is the correct way to measure an OPA?
From corner of the mouth to the earlobe.
Deoxygenated blood from the body returns to the:
R Atrium
Which type of diabetes forms when the body develops "Insulin Resistance"?
Type II Diabetes
What are the 3 components to the Pediatric Assessment Triangle?
Appearance, Work of Breathing, Circulation
Difficulty Speaking
Dysphasia
What is the maximum amount of time a child's airway can be suctioned?
10 seconds
Which rhythm will an AED identify and defibrillate?
V-Fib
42M is have RUQ ABD and R Shoulder pain. Which organ is likely effected?
Gallbladder
What serious condition causes the placenta to separate from the uterine wall following trauma?
Abruptio Placenta
Coughing up blood
Hemoptysis
60M presents with a barrel chest, wheezing and difficulty breathing. What is this?
Emphysema
What are the 2 qualities of pain a patient may describe a dissecting aneurysm?
Sharp or tearing
A patient is withdrawing from alcohol and is having seizures. What is this called?
Delirium Tremens (DTs)
Which hormone is secreted through breastfeeding by the posterior pituitary gland which can aid the postpartum mother?
Oxytocin
Inflammation of the Gallbladder
Cholecystitis
Hyperventilation of a patient will cause what change to CO2 levels?
Hypocarbia
What is the formula for cardiac output?
CO = HR * SV
What is the definition of Status Epilepticus?
A seizure that continues every few minutes with regaining responsiveness, or lasting longer than 30 minutes.
5 year old presents with fever, confusion and pain with movement following spinal cord surgery. You suspect
Meningitis
Enlargement of the liver
Hepatomegaly
What are 3 trade names of Albuterol?
Proventil, Ventolin, Volmax
What anatomic level is "v6" placed for an EKG?
Midaxillary 5th intercostal space
Which 2 chemicals does the body release which contribute to an allergic reaction?
3
Difficulty breathing when laying flat
Orthopnea