This procedure is usually only performed by ALS providers, or BLS providers with special certification and provides a route to deliver medications directly to the bloodstream.
What is an intravenous catheter or IV
100
This device is most appropriate to extricate and stabilize the spine of a stable trauma patient.
What is KEDS board, (vest style device/short board)
100
With 15 L O2 blowing, this device delivers 100% oxygen. (know other devices and %)
What is BVM
100
This abnormal cardiac rhythm is characterized by sudden death, and ineffective quivering of the heart.
What is ventricular fibrillation
100
The lungs are divided into 5 total of these.
What is lobes
200
This phase of the grieving process consists of begging for a result requested for "good behavior".
What is bargaining.
200
The secondary exam systematically looks for injuries to the body, while this exam looks for life threats and injuries/problems to the ABC's.
What is the primary exam
200
This device is used to measure the amount of CO2 a patient exhales.
What is capnography
200
This type of pressure is exerted on the walls of the artery when the heart relaxes. (know more!)
What is diastolic
200
This structure separates the upper airway from the lower airway. (Know about the airway and it's structures and functions!)
What is the larynx
300
A patient's this must not be impaired in order to be able to make decisions about their medical care.
What is mental status.
300
A typically elderly patient with this deformity should be c-spined lying on their side so as not to cause additional damage to the spine.
What is kyphosis
300
To remove secretions you should suction for no more than this period of time on a child. (what about adults, infants?)
What is 10 seconds
300
When an automatic blood pressure comes back either very high or very low, this should be done to confirm the reading.
What is a manual blood pressure
300
In relation to the elbow the wrist is this
What is distal
400
When an order for a special intervention is needed you must first call this person. You must also repeat back the order exactly as stated.
Who is medical control
400
This type of hernia can be life threatening and results in blood supply cut off from the herniated tissues.
What is strangulated
400
Alupent is commonly prescribed medication for this reactive airway disease.
What is asthma
400
When working a code, if possible you should place your defib pads approximately 1" away from this implanted device.
What is pacemaker/defibrillator
400
There are 3 layers that make up an artery. This is the innermost. (know the rest and what they do!)
What is the tunica intima
500
If I am unconscious and need transport to the hospital I can legally be taken to the hospital under this type of consent
What is implied (study all types of consent)
500
Severe deceleration injuries in mva's are easily avoided or decreased in severity by these two engineered devices.
What are seatbelts and airbags
500
BVM ventilations are your first course of action in this common type of overdose that often results in respiratory depression or apnea.
What is opiod
500
This vascular injury is characterized by a tearing sensation in the low back, s/s of shock, and if ruptures, near instant death.
What is aortic aneurysm
500
The terminal drop hypothesis relates to changes in this structure. (Know more about it)