Mnemonic Acronyms
A.B.C.D's
what is:
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Deadly bleeds
What is the first step when applying an AED?
What is
Turn on the AED
what is a "textbook" blood pressure?
what is 120/80
This is used on a ladder to tie off a fly
What is Halyard
what book is used to determine types of HAZMAT materials?
what is ERG (emergency response guidebook)
S.A.M.P.L.E
what is:
signs symptoms
allergies
medications
past med hx.
last oral intake
events leading up
Patients often wear this device on their finger to measure oxygen saturation.
what is pulse oximeter
what constitutes bradypnea?
what is respiration rate below 12
What is the name of the hose load on top the engine?
what is extended stretch
This combination tool has a rake on one side and a hoe-like blade on the other.
What is a mcleod tool
OPQRST
what is:
Onset
provocation
quality
radiation
severeness
time
what does the plus sign on a EMS stretcher do?
what is raise the bed
What is one of the Rhymes used to remember normal blood glucose levels?
what is:
4-8 feeling great
or
5-9 feeling fine
How much air does our SCBA tanks have?
what is 4500 psi
When responding as the pump op to a call, what are the common pressures for 38, 65 and hi vol in a 50 foot length
what is 38 - 125 kpa , 50kpa and hi vol is 25kpa
L.U.N.A.R.S
what is:
Location - unit - name - air/assignment - resources - situation
What is the dose of the Narcan we carry?
what is
At what oxygen % would we want to apply oxygen?
what is 94% or lower
This alarm sounds if a firefighter stops moving for too long?
What is PASS device
This PPE level offers the highest level of vapor-protective clothing.
What is level A
AEIOU-TIPS
what is:
Alcohol - epilepsy - infection - overdose - underdose
trauma - insulin - psychosis - stroke
What piece of equipment would we use with a patient whose oxygen levels are 85% or lower with no effect from a nasal cannula?
non-rebreather
What is the best way to determine if someone has a irregular pulse?
what is palpate a radial or carotid pulse
this tool is used to remove deadbolts on a commercial building
k-tool
Name the 5 types of building construction
What is
Fire-resistant
non-combustable
ordinary
heavy timber
wood/stick