Life Span Development
The transition from childhood to adulthood is known as what?
Adolescence
Nitroglycerine treats what chief complaint?
Chest pain
What is the renal system made up of?
Two kidneys, two urethras, one ureter.
Is bradycardia a side effect of epinephrine?
no
What best describes the event that occurs in the first stage of labor?
Thinning and dilation of the cervix.
What is the feeling an infant gets when they know their needs will be met?
Bonding
What is a direct action of epinephrine?
Vasoconstriction
What organ is at risk of being damaged by Sickle Cell anemia
Spleen
How long do you hold an Epi-Pen in place after injection?
10 seconds
When clamping the umbilical cord, how far should you clamp from the infants body?
7 inches
What age group deals with empty nest syndrome?
Middle adulthood
What is the most important medication to administer to someone with chest pain?
Aspirin
According to the SIRS criteria, a heart rate and blood pressure over what number is concerning?
90
Who do you call prior to administering epinephrine?
Medical control
You are called for a woman in her second pregnancy, in labor for a few hours, with crowning. What should you be prepared to do?
Deliver the child on scene
Middle adulthood is the stage of life from when to when?
41 to 60
What is the dosage of a nitroglycerine tablet?
0.4mg
What is the incubation period?
Time from exposure to first symptom
What do you need to document after administering an Epi-Pen? (or any medication)
What color is normal amniotic fluid?
Clear and colorless
What is the normal heart rate for a school age child?
65-120 beats per minute
What route is NTG administered?
Sublingual
What are the two most common causes of chronic renal failure?
Diabetes and Hypertension
What route is an Epi-Pen administered?
IM
You deliver a baby with cyanosis to the face and chest. What flow rate of O2 should you deliver.
10-12 LPM