Ain't' easy being Wheezy
What would be the best option for treating a asthma attack in early stages?
Ventolin, O2 Therapy, Coached Breathing
Thunderclap Headaches can be a sign of what type of brain injury?
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
TRUE or FALSE
Ventricular contraction (ventricular systole) begins as the action potential from the AV node enters the ventricles, the ventricles depolarize, and the QRS complex is observed on the ECG.
TRUE
Anaphylaxis with bronchoconstriction and nausea
EPI
Salbutamol
Benadryl
Ondansetron
O2 Therapy if Req.
Common Stroke warning signs...
Faint, dizzy, blurred vision, unbalanced, tingling and numbing sensation
When auscultating my lungs as an asthmatic who needs his rescue inhaler, what are we going to hear?
Wheezes throughout apex to base
What are the most common signs and symptoms of a head injury?
Confusion, LOC, poor balance or coordination, nausea, vomiting, photophobia
Which is also known as the mitral valve?
Bicuspid Valve
Patient fell from 2 stories, found laying supine, patient is confused and disorientated. Says his toe hurts. First treatment is...
Hold manual c-spine, attach c-collar
What is a TIA?
Transient Ischemic Attack (mini stroke)
Common drugs and treatments used for Asthma
Ventolin MDI, FloVent, Symbicort, Spiriva, Monteleukaust (Singulair), Nebulizer Treatments
Hippocampus, located in the Temporal Lobe
TRUE OR FALSE
The T wave represents the repolarization of the ventricles. Electrical activity generated by the repolarization of the atria is concealed by the QRS complex
True
Gunshot wound to the chest, no exit wound.
Chest Seal, 3 Sided Occlusive Dressing
What type of diagnostic test can we do for a potential stroke patient?
LAMS Score
Identifies the likelihood of a LVO
What can provoke a serious exacerbation?
Exercise, seasonal allergies, weather changes, hot/cold air, exposure to smoke/fumes
What is a TBI?
A TBI is a Traumatic Brain Injury, usually caused by blunt force or severe impact.
The right ventricle is the chamber of the heart that pumps blood for the pulmonary circulation. Based on this information, blood from the right ventricle is on its way to the __________.
Lungs
Active seizure, laying supine, mouth secretions foaming from mouth
Recovery position, suction, attempt OPA, BVM Ventilations. Protect head and body
What do we assess for a LAMS score?
Facial Droop, Arm Drift, Speech
What are we doing for an acute respiratory distress call, patient has Asthma and is in late stages. Pale, diaphoretic, cyanosis around lips, tripod positioning, air hunger.
EPI, Ventolin, Benadryl, O2 Therapy if needed, coached breathing. Sitting up.
Name the four lobes of the brain
Frontal, Occipital, Temporal, Parietal
Without SA node input, what would our HR be?
50 beats per min.
Femur fracture on left leg, pt is 130lbs
Splint with Sagar, set at 13 traction
TRUE OR FALSE
Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain, preventing blood flow to a part of the brain. Ischemic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, causing bleeding in the brain tissue
FALSE