Allergic Reactions
True or false: all allergic reactions are the same severity
False.
What are the 3 main steps of the primary assessment?
Airway, breathing, circulation
What is the first intervention for uncontrolled bleeding?
Direct pressure
What is the name of the tool used to evaluate patients for stroke?
BE FAST
What is the name of our mechanical compression device?
Lucas
Someone might be having an allergic reaction if they have this on their skin.
Hives
Is it best practice to listen to lung sounds in the front or the back of the patient?
The back.
True or False: If a patient denies head or neck pain after a traumatic injury, but has altered mental status, they should still have a c-collar placed.
True
What might a rapid rise in ETCO2 during a cardiac arrest indicate?
Return of pulses (ROSC)
When raising the legs of the cot to put it into the ambulance, do you push the plus or the minus button?
Minus
This is the first line treatment for anaphylaxis.
Epinephrine 1:1,000
When palpating the abdomen of a patient with abdominal pain, when should you palpate the area where the pain is located?
Last
What is the first step in treating an exposure to a chemical in powder form?
Brush off the powder
What type of shock is called from severe blood loss?
Hypovolemic shock
If a patient has a gag reflex, should a NPA or OPA be used?
NPA
What can happen when too much epinephrine is given to someone with coronary artery disease?
Myocardial ischemia
What are the 3 categories in the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Eye opening, verbal response, and motor response
What do Raccoon eyes and Battle Sign indicate?
After a baby is born, how far from the baby should the cord be clamped?
At least 6 inches
What is the name of the device used to stabilize a fracture of the pelvis?
Pelvic binder
What dose of albuterol can be given for severe respiratory distress?
5 mg
You are assessing a patient who just lost consciousness. How might you be able to tell if the patient had a seizure or syncope?
Presence of a postictal period
What can be done at the BLS level to lower intracranial pressure on a patient with a traumatic brain injury?
Elevate head of bed.
Maintain head midline.
Maintain ETCO2 35-45.
Name the most common site for IM medication administration in adults
Deltoid
What are the 3 possible PEEP settings on our CPAP masks?
5, 7.5, and 10