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What line travels through the navel and divides the body into right and left
midline
What can you do when a family member asked about their loved ones who may be dying
Just be honest and caring. Lying to a family member to spare them can often have the opposite affect.
Why does dispatch ask so many questions in a call
They are trying to find out pertinent information that will help the responders and ensure they have the right resources
Goods idea to use when reading a question a test question
Look for key words: ie: pulseless / what equipment is provided or not provided in the question. ( ie don't use the answer with equipment if the equipment is not provided - like an AED) Read each question carefully before answering.
What is a good tactic to use to alleviate stress....
Lots of good choices: Take up exercise / find a good therapist or a someone close to talk to.
What age does middle adulthood start? Adolescent?
middle adulthood - 41 Adolescent - 13-18
Your partner seems fatigued but he hasn't finished his two minutes of CPR yet...what do you do.
changing CPR with another rescuer is a major reason to make an exchange no matter when it is needed to keep up with the best compressions possible
Why is recoil so very important.
It allows the blood flow to properly fill the chambers of the heart and empty them. You want to push hard and push fast but recoil is still very necessary for it to be effective.
What is a good postition to put a patient in if there is a possibility they many vomit (ie: after CPR)
On their left side if possible in the recovery position.
Why do you do chest compressions when doing CPR
Compressing the heart (between the sternum and the backbone) helps ensure that oxygenated blood is distributed to vital organs
What is the difference between an arterial bleed and a venous bleed
Arterial is under more pressure (can appear to be spurting) / venous will ooze or run slower
what should we look for to get information on an unresponsive patient that is still breathing
Very quickly look for Medical alert tags. Can give you insight as to any medical conditions that might have caused the patients current status
Why would you change your transport request from BLS to assistance from ALS
A patient in severe distress (using the chain of survival) you should recognize the emergency and call for advanced care.
When performing CPR, how much oxygen should be provided
Will depend on what is available, but as much as possible is always a good thought
What is the technique called to do chest compressions on an infant for 2 person CPR
Thumb encircling method (15:2)
What could you hear if there is a possibility of trouble in the upper airway
Snoring - requires immediate attention as airway is partially blocked.
When assessing a patient that has that has a previous medical condition, what is one of the questions that can help you assess their current status
Try to find out the level of pain now and when they had it before
Why do we look at the transport / triage at the end of the primary
To determine when the patient should be transported and with whom (priority - stay and play/ load and go)
What is it called when you take a blood pressure without a stethoscope
Blood pressure by palpation
What is a couple of the main functions of the skeletal system
Protects vital organs / Stores calcium / gives shape to the body
If you have a patient that has severely decreased respirations what breathing device should be considered.
Since they are not perfusing well on their own, consider an assisted breathing device (BVM for the EMR)
Why do we do a general impression
It gives us the opportunity to consider the patient priority and additional resourcces
When opening an airway with a head tilt chin lift or jaw thrust maneuver, what technique do you use to assess if the patient is breathing
look - listen - and feel Look for chest rise listen and feel for air on your cheek
What is a good rule of thumb to consider when assessing / treating any patient
Can they maintain an airway
What system is activated when someone is scared or injured
nervous system-major system in the body